Milkshake Update
When I look back over the past week, I can’t believe we’ve made it through.
Thursday of last week I took Milkshake back to the vet convinced it was time to say goodbye. She was so weak, she hadn’t eaten in 4 days, and she could hardly walk. Our vet said to let her have one more day to see if the new drugs would start working. By Friday, when I took her back to the vet, I had some hope. She was a little more alert when the vet came into the room. We decided to let her go through the weekend. On Saturday I was desperate for her to eat, so I started giving her chicken broth with a syringe. Just a little broth throughout the day, not enough to upset her stomach. Then by Sunday she woke up hungry and she ate some chicken. Hallelujah the dog ate chicken! Chelsea’s singing Hallelujah because she got some chicken too.
Throughout the week I’ve been reading all of your wonderful, compassionate comments and knowing you feel the same as I do has been such a help. I don’t know how much longer we’ll have her, but today she seems to be feeling a little better. Chelsea and Milkshake are such good friends. Chelsea’s been doing enough barking at the UPS man for both of them. She told me it’s the least she can do.
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers!
Anne
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Pati Akers
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patty
Yeah for Milkshake~ Chicken broth is so wonderful. It has something magical about it, we always revert to chicken soup when not feeling well. I feed mine chicken and plain white rice when they are not well. Keeps there bellies full and I know they are getting some nutrients. My Midge looks similar in profile to Milkshake, she is only 9 but acts 90. I keep her snuggled in her sweater to keep her warm during these cold damp days. It can be so gloomy for them too when they can’t get out and run in the sun. Keep warm, Patty
JudyCinNC
When my Brady had a stroke on Friday night, my husband and I had a pj party in the living room with Brady. Being diabetic, Brady had limited snacks he could have, but that weekend we slept in the living room with him and we all ate popcorn, ice cream, yogurt, cookies and anything else he may want and We carried him outside. We just knew we were saying our goodbye to him every hour. Will always remember that weekend with our sweet Brady. JudyC