Prayers for Logan please...

Logan seemed brighter this morning. However, he still would not eat. He refused all other food. Boiled chicken, canned dog food, eggs, baby food.
Then I tried the Lean Treats I got from the vet and he ate about 10 and also ate 5 of the Hill's Prescription Diet Soft Baked Dog Treats. At least that is something.
I had to force the two medications down him as he would not accept a pill pocket. He is getting weaker by the day.

I was starting to get hopeful again... However, I could not force feed him since he has so many other medical issues he is dealing with.
Doggie bronchitis, thyroid, pancreatitis, heart murmur, kidney disease, and now the gallbladder. My decision is being made by Logan's growing medical conditions.

My thought process is if he continues to refuse food he will slowly die of starvation. If his gallbladder ruptures he will be in pain and I would have to go to an emergency room and subject him to strange people and stress. My decision is to be as kind as I can be an allow him to pass to the bridge on Wednesday if he no longer wants to eat.

Knowing this day would come does not make it any easier...
 
Gloria, my heart is broken and tears are running down my face. I am so sorry. It's feels terrible to lose one of our dogs. You fought so hard for Logan - if love was enough, he would have lived forever. The hardest part of loving these dogs is the letting go. Hopefully you can spend some quiet time with Logan today.....
 
There are no words to express my sorrow at your news, Gloria. Please know that you are making the best possible decision for Logan, although I know how difficult and terrible it is for you. We know that these precious babies will not be with us as long as we'd like, and it sure doesn't seem fair that their time is so short. I like to think that the love we get from them is multiplied because of that. Logan knows how much you love him and how much you're doing to help him, right to the end...the hardest, but kindest day.

When I said goodbye to Pixie, a friend told me that it was kinder to let her go before she was in crisis, knowing how close she was to the end. As hard as it was for me, I knew it was best for her. We are all with you as you walk this journey.
 
"The most unselfish act of love we can offer: To end a pet's suffering, we must choose to accept our own". You fought a good fight. Hugs to you and Logan.
 
Gloria, walking that tightrope of "when is it really the right time? Not too soon, not too late" is just agonizing. I think Logan's body is just shutting down on all fronts, just as Ally did. Your special bond with him makes him KNOW he is loved and cared for. Sending you virtual support in doing what needs to be done. I'm so very, very sorry. :hugs
 
Gloria, I am so sorry to read about Logan's decline and refusal to eat. :(( I really wish I had an answer for you. All I can think of and I'm sure you've already tried this, but I'll mention it just in case... have you tried warming up canned food to make it really smelly and more enticing?

I know you will make the best decision for Logan, but I hope he starts eating again. He is so precious.
 
This is a post I read recently, made by Denise Fenzi. She has an elderly dog who is in poor health (Raika), and I thought this was a wonderful example of how dogs really do live forever......

Raika: When I go through my molecular redistribution, I am going to give Brito my quietness.
Mom: Your molecular redistribution?
Raika: Yes, when my molecules get redistributed wherever they are needed. I will give Brito my quiet voice. And I think I will give Lyra my loyalty so she can help take care of you.
Mom: Raika, I truly have no idea what you’re talking about.
Raika: Don’t you remember your molecular distribution day?
Mom: As a matter fact, I do not. Go right ahead and explain it to me.
Raika: Well, right before I was born, I got my personality molecules. My emotions, my habits, my clever nature; little things like that. The bits that make me, me!
Mom: You did?
Raika: Of course. Didn't that happen to you right before you were born?
Mom: I have no idea. I cannot remember before I was born.
Raika: That has got to be one of the saddest things I’ve ever heard. I’m very sorry about that. Molecular distribution day was probably the most exciting day of my life! As each one came, I learned a little bit more and became a bit more me. I found out that I was going to be witty and sharp and an amazing problem solver. Plus I knew I was going to be a leader. That’s why I pushed my way to the front of the line; I figured I better show my littermates the way out. No time like the present to get started on your destiny.
Mom: Where did your molecules come from?
Raika: From dogs that have passed on. When their body is gone then their personality molecules go wherever they are needed.
Mom: So they go to the unborn puppies?
Raika: Not necessarily. For example, if an adult dog is grumpy, then he might get a cheerful molecule to help with his grumpiness, even though he’s all grown up. The redistribution keeps all of the personality traits of the world in balance.
Mom: Raika, I can’t believe you never told me this before. So that’s what happens after you die? You go through a molecular redistribution? And you give all of your personality molecules to wherever they are needed?
Raika: Well I can’t say I know the exact process because my time hasn’t come yet. I know how we get them, but not how we give them away. But when the time comes, I’ll give you a few molecules for sure.
Mom: You can give me your molecules?
Raika: I think so. I think you might need some small bits of me to help you with the sadness. And I’ll request that they be lodged directly in your heart, so you’ll feel me near. Then I'll be with you forever.
Raika: Mom are you crying? Don’t cry!
Mom: I’m not crying. Just a little cold is making my eyes water.
Raika: I’m sorry to hear that. Maybe a walk and some fresh air will do you good?
Mom: Yes, that’s probably a good plan. And Raika?
Raika: Yeah?
Mom: I think you’re right. When the time comes I’m going to need those molecules. Probably a lot of them. So don’t forget, okay?
Raika: I won’t. I wonder if there’s a way to give Brito some of my quiet molecules now, before I pass. I wish I had a way to look into that. And mom? I think you should take some medicine for your runny eyes. Plus maybe a bowl of ice cream before we get some fresh air. We could share it.

#Raika
 
take4roll10 said:
Gloria, I am so sorry to read about Logan's decline and refusal to eat. :(( I really wish I had an answer for you. All I can think of and I'm sure you've already tried this, but I'll mention it just in case... have you tried warming up canned food to make it really smelly and more enticing?

I know you will make the best decision for Logan, but I hope he starts eating again. He is so precious.
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Yes, I have been warming his food to increase the smell and it does help. I heated up a sandwich and Logan smelled it. I took some deli turkey and gave him some. He ate it and I gave him a bit more and he consumed all I had in the sandwich. Got more and he ate about 5 pieces of it! Just tried Tuna with no success.

Just gave everyone their dinner. Logan did not want anything. Tried the deli Chicken and he wanted nothing to do with it. Tried several more selections but he did not want any of them. He got another round of subQ fluids today and a pain shot. He at least is with us in the family room now and not in the bathroom.

My vet is so kind and sees the torment in my face and eyes welling up with tears. He said we need to give him a bit more time to see if the new meds make a difference.
 
Cara Sandler said:
This is a post I read recently, made by Denise Fenzi. She has an elderly dog who is in poor health (Raika), and I thought this was a wonderful example of how dogs really do live forever......

Raika: When I go through my molecular redistribution, I am going to give Brito my quietness.
Mom: Your molecular redistribution?
Raika: Yes, when my molecules get redistributed wherever they are needed. I will give Brito my quiet voice. And I think I will give Lyra my loyalty so she can help take care of you.
Mom: Raika, I truly have no idea what you’re talking about.
Raika: Don’t you remember your molecular distribution day?
Mom: As a matter fact, I do not. Go right ahead and explain it to me.
Raika: Well, right before I was born, I got my personality molecules. My emotions, my habits, my clever nature; little things like that. The bits that make me, me!
Mom: You did?
Raika: Of course. Didn't that happen to you right before you were born?
Mom: I have no idea. I cannot remember before I was born.
Raika: That has got to be one of the saddest things I’ve ever heard. I’m very sorry about that. Molecular distribution day was probably the most exciting day of my life! As each one came, I learned a little bit more and became a bit more me. I found out that I was going to be witty and sharp and an amazing problem solver. Plus I knew I was going to be a leader. That’s why I pushed my way to the front of the line; I figured I better show my littermates the way out. No time like the present to get started on your destiny.
Mom: Where did your molecules come from?
Raika: From dogs that have passed on. When their body is gone then their personality molecules go wherever they are needed.
Mom: So they go to the unborn puppies?
Raika: Not necessarily. For example, if an adult dog is grumpy, then he might get a cheerful molecule to help with his grumpiness, even though he’s all grown up. The redistribution keeps all of the personality traits of the world in balance.
Mom: Raika, I can’t believe you never told me this before. So that’s what happens after you die? You go through a molecular redistribution? And you give all of your personality molecules to wherever they are needed?
Raika: Well I can’t say I know the exact process because my time hasn’t come yet. I know how we get them, but not how we give them away. But when the time comes, I’ll give you a few molecules for sure.
Mom: You can give me your molecules?
Raika: I think so. I think you might need some small bits of me to help you with the sadness. And I’ll request that they be lodged directly in your heart, so you’ll feel me near. Then I'll be with you forever.
Raika: Mom are you crying? Don’t cry!
Mom: I’m not crying. Just a little cold is making my eyes water.
Raika: I’m sorry to hear that. Maybe a walk and some fresh air will do you good?
Mom: Yes, that’s probably a good plan. And Raika?
Raika: Yeah?
Mom: I think you’re right. When the time comes I’m going to need those molecules. Probably a lot of them. So don’t forget, okay?
Raika: I won’t. I wonder if there’s a way to give Brito some of my quiet molecules now, before I pass. I wish I had a way to look into that. And mom? I think you should take some medicine for your runny eyes. Plus maybe a bowl of ice cream before we get some fresh air. We could share it.

#Raika
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So beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing... it not only touches me with Logan but also my other dearly departed love ones.

When I read the passage:
And I’ll request that they be lodged directly in your heart, so you’ll feel me near. Then I'll be with you forever.
Raika: Mom are you crying? Don’t cry!

I just burst into tears... it is so true... they are with you forever...
 
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