dog panting

[slinky.kate]

my dog is lying panting as if he has been running miles,is there something wrong?

[ttfn]

How old is he kate? Was he not poorly earlier this week?

[slinky.kate]

yes ,he had a stroke,he is 15,he is still poorly but is lying panting,he is very incontinent and falling to the one side,he goes back to the vet friday morning,he is on a c ourse of antibiotics,i am dog sitting while jnr.gets some sleep as he is working.(oh'he has stopped panting and is lying down quietly)

[ttfn]

I am pleased he is calm again kate - just keep him like that if you can. I would ring the vet in the morning though to talk it through. Hope your night is peaceful from now on x

[lankeela]

Sorry folks, you won't like this but I think this poor old dog deserves to be allowed to go peacefully while he still can, rather than prolong the inevitable and make his last few days a misery for him.

[kendra20]

sounds as if he is too hot, dogs pant to cool down. is he by a fire or radiator

[anneasquith]

well lankeela. i have been following this post , poor dog,and i tend to agree with you. 15years old, had a stroke. i wonder his he eating or at least drinking.

[RATTER15]

A Dog’s Plea
by Beth Norman Harris
Treat me kindly, my beloved friend, for no heart in
the world is more grateful for kindness than the
loving heart of me.

Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I
might lick your hand between blows, your patience
and understanding will more quickly teach
me the things you would have me learn.


Speak to me often, for your voice is the world’s
sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging
of my tail when the sound of your footstep falls upon
my waiting ear. Please take me inside when it is cold
and wet, for I am a domesticated animal, no longer accustomed
to bitter element. I ask no greater glory than the privilege
of sitting at your feet beside the hearth.

Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for I cannot tell
you when I suffer thirst. Feed me clean food so that I
may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding,
to walk by your side and stand ready,
willing and able to protect you with my life,
should your life be in danger.

And, my friend, when I am very old and I no longer
enjoy good health, hearing and sight, do not make
heroic efforts to keep my going. I am not having any
fun. Please see to it that my life is taken gently.
I shall leave this earth knowing that with the last breath
I draw that my fate was always safest in your hands.

[anneasquith]

oh oh. need a cup of tea.

[karenmac60]

Kate, you do what you have to. You'll know yourself when the time is right. Good luck x

[LoftyLottie]

It happens when their hearts are failing slinky. I would call the vet for advice.

[ttfn]

I know Lottie - had one go the same way myself - didn't like to cause kate any more distress last night but I do hope she has spoken to her vet today.

[tastymorsel]

LL is right. Our old dog did the same but as it was a hot day we put it down to the heat.A while later she came and put her head on my lap looked up at me and passed away.It was heartbreaking but very peaceful.The vet said she had died of heart failure.Such a shock.Sorry to be so negative but as soon as I read your post I thought Uh Uh!! Hopefully this isn't the case with your dog and everything is fine,Please get to the vets just to be sure for your own peace of mind.Good luck

[paddywak]

This sums it all up, Kate
http://www.dog-names....try-his-apologies.htm

[slinky.kate]

thank you all so much for your comments,the dog is a bit better this morning,not panting,i had the windows open last night and the fan on,he is drinking and weeing a lot,and he has started eating again,as i said he goes back to the vet on friday and i will do what he says;that poem ratter printed broke my heart,i had a wee cry,i will keep you all informed how he is,it always seems to be night time he gets bad and i havent the heart to leave him on his own,maybe speak later tonight if i am sitting with him. x x x x kate

[woofgang]

our girl had vivitonin too, it certainly perked her up and made her last months happier

[anneasquith]

good to hear he is drinking and eating kate.

[slinky.kate]

well ?i wonder if this is the final hour for my wee rex,i take him to the vet at 10am.what a week it has been,i felt as if i was back on night shift at the hospital again,i will let you all know what happens,thanks for all your kind words,kate x x x / rex x x x x

[lankeela]

Thinking of your poor wee dog, let us know how it goes and remember, we have all been there so don't be afraid to share your feelings.