peter pandy Posted November 25, 2014 Report Posted November 25, 2014 Just over 15 years ago the wife and I purchased from the pick of the litter Mac who was a Labrador/Retriever and he had a marvellous life especially when we worked on the estates. His favourite was when out with the gun he would quarry and rise game birds out of Barley or wheat fields and all you could see was his tail sticking straght up when going about his business. When we retired 4 years past we would walk 4 miles daily untill he started having difficulty with his back legs. Friends said he definately had contracted athritis and we went along with their prognosis giving him Omega 3 capsules and a herbal tablet which appeared to work but his excersizing days were caput when he collapsed and we had to carry him home. His condition worsened over the past year and seemed to have lost control of his rear legs and back passage to the extent we took him to the vet to put him out of his misery. The vet who had watched him on cctv whilst in the waiting room said he was not in pain and was a happy dog asked when we informed her of his athritis if he had been professionally examined and we told her in the negative, She then examined him feeling him all over and internally also twisting his legs and proclaimed he had nothing wrong internally and he most certainly did not have athritis. What her prognosis was that some of his brain cells had ceased to function which was why he would lose control of his rear legs with the message taking extra time to inform his functions what to do. we told her we did not want to prolong the inevitable however their is a new drug which increases the blood flow to the brain and reoxygenates what cells are left so we put him on a course of them. All appeared to be working fine with control of his legs refunctioning and no more jobbies to pick up from his bed in the morning, We even started excercising again all be it only 1/2 mile morning and evening but it was not to last and to-day he collapsed and was crying with frustration. we had to arrange my son to come and carry him to the car and into the Vet to have him put to sleep. we will miss him as he was part of our family and much loved. Perhaps if we had not listened to others and taken him to the vet at the start and had him on this medication sooner he would still be here and for that we am having great difficulty in accepting that this could have been avoided if we had acted sooner. Rest in Peace old friend.
paddymac Posted November 25, 2014 Report Posted November 25, 2014 Sad when you have to part with not only a family pet but a faithful companion Peter, I lost my labrador under similar circumstances quite a few years ago but I still miss him so much. At least they leave us with so many happy memories.
Leroy Posted November 25, 2014 Report Posted November 25, 2014 Sorry for your loss Peter. Don't let the 'what ifs' ruin your 15 years of memories. They just don't live long enough do they. Lee
gulkie Posted November 25, 2014 Report Posted November 25, 2014 Sad when you have to part with not only a family pet but a faithful companion Peter, I lost my labrador under similar circumstances quite a few years ago but I still miss him so much. At least they leave us with so many happy memories.Sorry to hear of your łose Peter ,have Been through the same with my lab Best worker i ever had ,had to have her put to śleep at seven years Old that was about ten years ago And i have not replaced her could not Stand the hurt again.
yeboah Posted November 26, 2014 Report Posted November 26, 2014 Being a dog lover myself fully understand where your coming from PeterThey sure leave a massive void Heartbreaking at any time as they are one of the family Be proud of the wonderful life you have provided over those yearsAtb Mick
Walter swanston Posted November 26, 2014 Report Posted November 26, 2014 I fully understand your pain Peter having undergone the same sadness myself.I remember reading a quote that a man said that his idea of heaven was that after he died he would see all the dogs he ever owned come running to meet him.I hope that is true.
Delboy Posted November 26, 2014 Report Posted November 26, 2014 I feel for ye Peter, dogs become part of the family and I know if my retriever passed away my wife and kids would be totally devastated.
Guest Gareth Rankin Posted November 26, 2014 Report Posted November 26, 2014 Sad day for you Peter, happy memories of the past that you'll remember vividly.
alec guinness Posted November 26, 2014 Report Posted November 26, 2014 Sorry to hear about your dog peter,hope you go up to the dog and cat home and get a wee pup as soon as possible as over the years our family has done this when losing a dog and it does tend to help with the loss.
Valiant Fifer Posted November 27, 2014 Report Posted November 27, 2014 Yes all sad but so very true. Wonderful animals are dogs. Cant see me without one now, their better than people!
peter pandy Posted November 28, 2014 Author Report Posted November 28, 2014 Mary and I wish to thank those who shared our grief at losing MAC, Our other two dogs Jack & Jill know that he is missing and searched frantically the house and garden checking the lofts, sheds and greenhouse for him but have now settled down and comandeered MAC'S arm chair in the sitting room which I thought I would have back.Peter.
ALF Posted November 28, 2014 Report Posted November 28, 2014 Peter i am really sorry for your loss as i have a collie dug who is my best pal and goes everywhere with me so i can feel a bit of your pain pal if or should i say when i lose her i will be losing my left arm she is always at my side goes to the loft with me everyday she used to sit in the park everyday at the old place and watch the world go past great pal to me so she is Really sorry for your loss Alan
C WRIGHT Posted November 28, 2014 Report Posted November 28, 2014 sorry fir your loss my lab is 15 yrs old now hes a fit auld man full of life still jet black with a wee patch grey hairs under his chin still got muscle and thin enough to show good sprung ribs 3 month ago he was walking down my front steps and suddenly lost all ability to control his direction he couldnt even lift leg for a widdle without falling over he couldnt eat and thats not a labhis head was tilted to one side took him to vet for the 1st time since his jags as a pup the couldnt believe his age until they looked back thier records for his puppy jags i recieved a new drug maybe the one your talking about peter told me it was for old dog syndrome they explained he may never recover and would need a lot of attention and he would be left with his head tilted to one side and if it got worse may require to be put to sleep sh** those words nearly broke me his course of tablets lasted 2 weeks and 2 days before the tablets finished his head had straightend up and he was looking alert again took him for a check up they told me he had a great recovery but they warned me it will probably happen again but worse next time the good news anyone thats been round mine lately and seen bowzer will know he is looking good againhis old self standing on the veranda with his nose in the air smelling and dreaming of those bitxhes up the road haha i feel foe you peter when we thought bowzer was ready to go me my wife and grown children were in bits they are true friends and companions and probably the only ones we can truelly say never let us down take care and all the best some folfs have never had the pleasure peter you have cherish the memory you will meet mac again craig
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