Back to the vet with Chandler

Dawn are they doing a blood calcium test? How much water is he drinking? I hope you find out something soon, how long till the test are back? Has he ever been put on preds?
 
Prayers to you Dawn and Chandler. Chandler is the same age an my Everett, couldn't think of having to go through what you are going through...
 
Chandler had his ultrasound today and they were unable to find anything. As I stated yesterday my Vet said this doesn't mean there isn't something there. The vet who does my ultrasound suggested my vet may want to do exploratory surgery to get a better look. When my vet and I have discussed a few other problems Chandler had in the past he has repeatedly said he doesn't feel Chandler would survive surgery. Today he also told me the same thing. He put Chandler on prednisone and another antibiotic and told me if it were his dog if he showed no improvement in a few days he would let him go. We had a long talk and he just feels Chandler has been through so much since the spinal stroke and he has been through enough and has suffered enough. He has now lost close to 7lbs. in the last 2 weeks and we have been given him fluids a few times to keep him hydrated.

In thinking about the exploritory surgery, I did consider it for a few minutes but the thought of him passing during surgery and knowing he was stressed and scared during them prepping him would be worse than me putting him to sleep.
I would feel more guilt because I would only be doing the exploritory surgery so I could know I did everything for him and for my peace of mind. I don't want him to be afraid. I want him to be in my arms feeling somewhat safe with me when he passes. I will watch him the next few days and hope for improvement but honestly at this point I don't see that happening. I will keep you all up to date. Thank you all for being here for me.
 
Oh Dawn, my heart breaks for you. You've done everything possible for Chandler and I so hope you don't have to give him the last final gift of peace yet. But if you do, and it's the best thing for him, I know you will. We will all be here to support and help you with our prayers and love.
 
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