Author Topic: Aurora passed away today... (Read 8434 times)

sisu · « **on:** June 21, 2009, 07:15:42 PM »

See page 2 I did not want to start another thread...

We are in a very difficult time here at the Sisu residence.
Aurora is mobile, can poop and pee OK. I need to take her out for small walks to do her business; she eats OK and drinks OK but there are times when she needs me to hand feed her and take a syringe and squirt water in her mouth as she just does not feel like eating or drinking and then there are days like yesterday where she ate two good meals on her own and drank all she wanted...

The stroke happened Tuesday morning and got progressively worse...she has a facial paralysis on her left side, but can walk slowly, seems a bit confused at times, but still can offer a good growl or bark if she figures she needs to do so.

I love my dogs so much that this is a very painful experience for me. She is a good travel companion and guard dog on a road trip. I can't bring myself to put her down as long as she can get around with comfort not matter how slow she may be.

I am publishing this to see if there are others out that that have gone through this experience of a stroke with a dog...

tmike · « **Reply #1 on:** June 21, 2009, 07:23:41 PM »

Sorry to hear that. The only experience I've had was with a Rat Terrier that was getting up in age. He seemed to come out of it after a couple weeks, had another good year or so then disappeared. Don't give up hope yet.

Skyvalhunter · « **Reply #2 on:** June 21, 2009, 07:42:15 PM »

Sisu you got to think of what is best fr her. If you think she is suffering then do what is the best for her. What does you vet have to say? It may be tough to let her go but if she is suffering do her right. Sorry to hear this

Happy Gilmore · « **Reply #3 on:** June 22, 2009, 03:15:33 PM »

Real sorry to hear. I'm well accustomed to taking care of a permanently injured dog. Nothing ever changed, she was still my #1 pal until her final day. Paul

old boat · « **Reply #4 on:** June 23, 2009, 06:52:32 PM »

Sorry to hear about Red Nose, I just when through similar situation with 16 year old setter, she was not always alert but as long as they are not in pain, just do what you can. It can be frustrating but keep thinking of them as they were and the fun they have provided. Luckily for me nature kept me from having to make a decision, I know you have made the right ones now and will in the future.

sisu · « **Reply #5 on:** June 28, 2009, 02:34:30 PM »

Well, here is the up-date on Aurora.
I was all set to head in on Tuesday for the euthanasia experience. BUT much to my surprise she got up with some help, ate a great breakfast and drank water AND wanted to go for a walk. We got outside and made it about 100 yards round trip. Now Sunday, Monday and everyday since I've been doing some really weird stuff I learned from a Filipino sensei that wouldn't teach martial arts in the mainland because he said: All these people want to learn is to hit, kick and spar, so he was a custodian at our school.

Any way I've been doing his massage, limb manipulation, and positive feed back with energy from the Earth, as well as TLC. I work on her neck, spinal area and the rear legs. Her facial paralysis seems to be lessening but who knows. Her appetite is increasing, her energy to go farther on walks has increased to about 1/2 mile and I'm sure on a cool day she'd go farther, but for now less is better.

If anyone from Spokane remembers the story of the crippled APTB and his owner that has a wheel chair for him and does therapy daily I live near Craig and he has been giving me tips on health care for dogs in need.

Any way this dog has an amazing spirit and will to live with us. I've never met a more loyal dog than this particular dog.

rasbo · « **Reply #6 on:** June 28, 2009, 02:39:44 PM »

thats good news how it keeps working

Idabooner · « **Reply #7 on:** June 28, 2009, 05:28:18 PM »

Sounds like you are doing the right things if she is recovering, even just a little, over time she might be able to be partially her old self. I'm sure she would stay with you if the rolls were reversed. It really rips your heart out when they look at you with that "please help me" look. Hang in there Scott, things will get better.

sisu · « **Reply #8 on:** September 04, 2009, 04:42:41 PM »

Well, let me tell you about dogs and their recuperative powers. Our red nose is making a come back that I would never have believed. First the stroke then, then some progress, then a set back then progress that was a steady thing. I left for Alaska and she went backwards for a couple of days but then started going forward again. I arrive back and all is well and so far it's is still going forward. She and I and the lab, Gus, made a 3350 round trip road trip with no major problems other than the dogs hating the way Dad travels when Mom is not with. No tenting, no motels just drive crash and drive.

Right now Aurora can walk about a mile with no problems other than getting tired and showing signs of a slight limp on the opposite side of her face paralysis.

I think the lesson learned here by my wife and I is don't pull the plug too soon. I've had two pit bull owners tell me that the more you put in to a pit the more the pit puts back to you. I'll tell ya this. I've owned a great variety of dogs and THIS is the only dog I know that lives, breaths, and eats for me. She is so closely bonded to my wife and I that I would worry about her health if we were to be incapacitated for some reason. I was in a car wreck on I-5 about 6 years ago. She would NOT let an armed police officer approach me for assistance. I told the officer that she would not let her near me and to get an unarmed fireman to remove the dog and all would be fine. Sure enough the fireman put her in the fire truck and all was fine. Aurora knows guns and will not let some one she does not know get near me with one. Pretty smart dog if you ask me.

BLKBEARKLR · « **Reply #9 on:** September 04, 2009, 04:44:56 PM »

Glad to hear the pup is doing well, it is funny how close they become to you

littlebuf · « **Reply #10 on:** September 04, 2009, 09:23:50 PM »

glad she's doing ok. your a man after my own heart in many regards, pit bulls appear to be another. i wouldn't trade mine for the world.

THE SHOOTER · « **Reply #11 on:** September 25, 2009, 09:06:49 AM »

I have not had a dog that has had a stroke, but I did have a dog that use to eat rocks and the conditon caused him to loose the cartalidge in his back. It was to the point last week that he wouldn't eat. My wife and I took him in on saturday not knowing the condition he was in and the Vet. told us after seeing the x-rays that he wouldn't survive the night. I know it was the right thing to do, and he is missed verry much in the house. Ben was a 10yr old red tri beagle. I had him since he was 6 weeks old. He was my son, cause I had him for 5 years before I got married. I still have issues, but the house is now back to life with a new addition, another 6 week old beagle named Bailey. I see nothing wrong with your way of thinking and if your dog can get around the house and still go outside and not show any signs of pain then let her live as long as possible. You will not regret it.

Wayne1 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 30, 2009, 12:31:03 PM »

So... whats the update with Aurora ? Still making progress ?

sisu · « **Reply #13 on:** September 30, 2009, 07:17:28 PM »

Quote from: Wayne1 on September 30, 2009, 12:31:03 PM

So... whats the update with Aurora ? Still making progress ?

Oh yes. She has nearly lost all her paralysis on the side of her face. She can blink her eye, something I was hoping that would not come back is her APBT attitude toward other female dogs, but it is back just like when she was a wee little gal. She can do a good mile to 1 1/2 mile walk. Toward the end of the walk she is tired but she is 11 years old and I guess that is a lot of miles for a dog that old.

She is one heck of a dog. Loyal to a fault, always wanting to be with either myself or my wife.

Wayne1 · « **Reply #14 on:** September 30, 2009, 07:19:48 PM »

Awesome..!!!!!.. Nothing better than to hear some good new's.

ribka · « **Reply #15 on:** September 30, 2009, 09:19:23 PM »

Glad to hear she is doing better
My neighbor and good friend has a german shepard who had a brain tumor and has been having terrible strokes. He had a really bad one this weekend and took him to the Vet to put him down. He was just too miserable to live. I helped her bury him next the wood pile where he terrorized chipmunks. Very hard to do but best for him. He had a good life

Hope your dog continues her progress. Do not want to depress you but enjoy your time with your dog. Dogs' lives are just too damn short

sisu · « **Reply #16 on:** December 18, 2009, 01:43:15 PM »

Well, today was a sad day in our house. Aurora finally reached the end of her road as the paralysis started coming back again in her rear quarters. We went to our old vet in Spokane now by the Y as that is where she is familiar with and did the procedure. I was present the entire time. Let me tell ya, this vet shop is 100% A-OK in my book. I had my Rott put down in Marysville and it was not pretty. Here they administered some sedatives to relax her and simulate resting or a light sleep, then they injected her with BIG one. I held her head and stroked her until she quit breathing. The Vet was there too and did like wise which surprised me but showed me this man cared about "us".
Thank you every one for all the encouragement with our ups and downs with our American Pit Bull Terrier. This breed is, in my opinion, the most loyal and dedicated breed known to man. But in saying that they are also the most needy dog for human contact. Too bad SOBs get this breed and abuse them. If I every catch some SOB doing this to a APBT I'll be in trouble for my actions.

God Bless all of you people and Merry Christmas.

Curly · « **Reply #17 on:** December 18, 2009, 01:49:03 PM »

Sorry for your loss........

halflife65 · « **Reply #18 on:** December 18, 2009, 01:49:15 PM »

I'm really sorry to hear that, Sisu. That's one tough thing to go through.

Idabooner · « **Reply #19 on:** December 18, 2009, 04:07:01 PM »

Sorry about your dog, that's really tough, hang in there. I was wondering the other day how she was doing almost PM ed you.

jackelope · « **Reply #20 on:** December 18, 2009, 04:16:47 PM »

sorry to hear, Sisu...
she's comfortable now.

rasbo · « **Reply #21 on:** December 18, 2009, 04:35:14 PM »

thats some sad news sisu.Always hard to put a friend down,but she wont hurt no more.hang in there my brother

ICEMAN · « **Reply #22 on:** December 18, 2009, 07:00:51 PM »

Damn shame sisu. Sorry to hear it. We had the same experience with ours, very relaxed setting with caring people. It really makes a difference.

floatinghat · « **Reply #23 on:** December 19, 2009, 06:23:35 PM »

Sorry for your loss, but now she is happy and healthy again.

Birdguy · « **Reply #24 on:** December 19, 2009, 07:32:04 PM »

Sorry to hear she passed. Wish you and the family the best during this tough time.

Ironhead · « **Reply #25 on:** December 20, 2009, 08:56:05 PM »

Sorry to hear of your loss Sisu, pets are part of the family. My daughter has an APBT that is one of the sweetest dogs I have ever been around.
Hope for the best for you and your family.

kbyers · « **Reply #26 on:** December 24, 2009, 01:11:53 PM »

Sorry to hear about your loss sisu. The loss of any family member is hard on the whole family

goosegetter79 · « **Reply #27 on:** December 27, 2009, 11:20:15 PM »

Sorry to hear that sisu. Had my black lab put down at the same vet I think and they were awesome for the whole ordeal with him. Once again sorry to hear of this.

BLR 243 · « **Reply #28 on:** December 28, 2009, 12:41:52 AM »

Sorry about the passing of your dog. My Pepper has been gone 2 years and I still miss her.I found a vet who came to the house to put her down, he followed the same procedure yours did,I layed on the floor with her while she went to sleep, he handled it in a most dignified and compassionate way and i'll be ever gratefull.

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