Prayers for Logan please...

Gloria, writing this with tears. It is the greatest power we hold over our beloved dogs - the power to choose when to say enough. You are so in tune with your dogs, reach out to him with your feelings, look deep into his eyes ... you will know. When Ally started struggling when we fed her we finally gave up and stopped. She had a good 6 days where she wasn't eating, but still drinking and walking around, wanting to be with us. She didn't seem to be suffering, but we closely watched to know when it was right, still had her on SQ fluids. Then she had the tremendous seizure and that was it. Decision made.

I'm so, so, very sorry. Thinking of you and holding you and Logan in my heart for this last bit of the journey. :hugs
 
68B510E7-A987-407D-B5DC-1770EFDAA404.jpeg Logan seemed just terrible this morning refusing to eat and not drinking. I again used a syringe to put water in his mouth. He drank about 10 minutes later. He still refused food until my brother came over at noon. He loves my brother!

I heated about 1/3 cup of boiled chicken and he fed it to him one tiny piece at a time sitting with him on the kitchen floor. I almost got the impression he was eating it just to make my brother happy. He has been drinking today which is a God send at this point.

Logan did come out of the bathroom several times to be with me and my brother in the Family room. But, then retreated back to the bathroom.

Knowing he ate a tiny bit gives you a false sense of forward progress. Yet, I know he can not possibly live on that little food. I am giving up and n forcing pills in him.

I found myself searching on line to determine how long a dog can go with out food. Now I see water is the most important.

He refused the boiled chicken this evening but did eat three lean treats.

We will go to the vet tomorrow and see what the numbers say and the vets prognosis. I know Logan will let me know when it is time.

His sweet eyes still have a little light to them. Can’t say goodbye just yet.

Thanks everyone for your kind compassion... it is enormously helpful right now. We all have been here before and cherish others who understand how difficult it is for our precious pets when they reach this end of life stage!
 
Echoing Cara's thoughts, Gloria. We are all with you in spirit. This is the toughest part of the journey. We all feel your pain. Sending you hugs.
 
Gloria, my heart is breaking for you. I know how very difficult it is to watch our beloved fur children decline like this. You will know when it is time, he will tell you. He knows how much you love him. I wish there was something I could say or do to make this better.
 
I am leaving today for 3 weeks overseas.....I won't be following this like I normally would or be able to give my support to Gloria and Logan.
Whatever you decide, whenever you decide, that IS the best decision. Don't let other people pressure you either way, you are the best person to make this decision. Logan knows how much you love him and trusts you to do whatever you think is best. Doggie hospice is probably more difficult for you than Logan, but I am sure Beau and Baron will help you get through it.

Hugs from me and Gavin
 
Just got back home after a day devoted to Logan.
Tried everything to get Logan to eat this morning and afternoon, from homecooked meals to canned dog food... but, still, he would not take food. He is drinking.

We got in to see the vet today. Once he touched his belly Logan flinched in pain. Immediately, the doctor wanted to do an ultrasound. I asked how it would benefit Logan at this point. He wanted to rule out cancer in his belly. I told him I had two shelties that had gallbladder disease and for him to please check it as he was doing the ultrasound for cancer. I had to leave Logan at the vet for further testing and I felt really bad. He has been through so much...

When I went back two hours later, the vet informed me his gallbladder was enlarged and he is now on the same medication Ursodeoxycholic, that I had for Mr. Chance. Also, he got a steroid shot (to get him to eat), subQ fluids, and a pain shot. He gave me Denosyl to support his liver.

The vet is guarded about his prognosis. We need Logan to eat. We will make a decision on Wednesday. That amount of time will let us know if we have a chance to reverse his condition now that we are treating for gallbladder as well. If we can get him to eat we have a chance to stabilize him. Logan has ALWAYS been my healthiest sheltie and I never considered doing an ultrasound on him. Never in a million years did I think he could have so many issues at once.

His BUN (kidney values) are up from 55 to 85. He is still showing positive for pancreatitis and now he has gallbladder disease too. I told the vet I would never consider surgery to remove the gallbladder at his advanced age of 13. The vet agreed and said he is in a debilitated state and would not be a good candidate for surgery anyway.

Went to the grocery store and got him beef and chicken baby food. He licked about 2 tablespoons and is now resting. I am as exhausted as he is.
I have a glimmer of hope but have to stay realistic too. That is the hard part.
 
Oh Gloria I am so sorry to hear about Logan’s struggles. Our 1st Sheltie had gallbladder disease too and as a result she would not eat. I tried force feeding her with wet food and a syringe. I know you hate forcing him but maybe that will help. Maybe the steroids will allo stimulate him to eat. Praying for you.
 
Oh, Gloria, I feel terrible for you. Such a roller coaster. You must be exhausted!!!!! Regardless of the outcome at this point, please know that you have done everything possible for Logan - and I am praying mightily that this will be the turning point for him, and he will start to improve.
 
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