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Jacob is at the vet (heartbreaking update post #145)

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Pat H

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I hope they figure it out and find a way to get him better. I am SO sorry.

When I lost my old boy Fagan, just before the budgie boys came along, we all thought he just had a cough.. when it didn't get better with meds, it turned out a tumor had ruptured somewhere inside and his chest was slowly filling with blood. They drained all the fluid and told me he'd probably be good for about a week but that there wasn't much else to be done, but he was bad again within a day and we ended up at the ER for euthanasia.

It's so horrible and no one can make you feel better... but I hope at least you know you are doing EVERYTHING you can, and I hope it gives you some comfort that you've had time to try all the possible treatments. I really hope one of them works :(
When we had to put our beloved Greyhound down after 3wk of intravenous feedings... I overheard the vet saying... "heck of a way to begin the weekend"... and I interrupted saying... "NO... you are helping 'her' and us"...
 

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I'm so deeply sorry for your loss, Zara. I know how much he meant to you. I always loved seeing pics of him here on AA and thought he was the most beautiful Chow I've ever seen. Such a devastating loss. I'm so sorry :sad7:
 

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I will NEVER forget her last minutes... ALL animals are a 'NEVER once incidence' in your life .. event.
 

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I am so sorry.
 

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Omg I haven't checked in on this in a few days and I'm gutted for you, your partner, and Jacob :sad4:

My cat Jasmine I had a similar experience. She wasn't eating a lot, was losing what she did eat, and then ballooned over night. Her abdomen was full of cancerous cells from a tumor hiding in her intestines. We went from worried to saying goodbye in three days.

Long hand way of saying I sympathize with the way you are feeling right now :( it's the absolute worse thing losing a dear furry family member. We don't get near enough time with them.

I wish I could give you a hug!! :sadhug2:
 

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I am so sorry for your loss. :(
 

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Oh gosh no, I’m so sorry Zara :(
 

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Oh noooo. Zara I was hoping for a different outcome. I especially liked Jacob because I used to have a boy like him, a darling one.
May your heart heal quickly. Spend time with your birdies. They will help you heal.:sadhug2:
 

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Oh my goodness, I am so sorry for the loss of Jacob. He was such a handsome boy and will always be remembered. :sadhug:
 

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Oh no, I'm so very sorry for your loss :sorrow: :sadhug2: it's so painful to lose a part of your family, because that's truly what he was. He had a great life with you!
 

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I know that no amount of words can describe the feeling, so I came here to give you a big hug. Lots of love to the family. Jacob will always be loved. ♡
 

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I am so sorry. You tried so hard, to have him ripped away like this is horrible.
Family stays in your heart, even though their physical presence may be gone, is what I believe. I hope you and your partner can find some comfort during your grieving.
 

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So sorry Zara
 

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So sorry for your loss. :bighug:
 

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I’m so sorry for your loss :sad7::sorrow:
 

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So sorry for your loss Zara
 

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I am so sorry Zara. I was really hoping you would not be going through this.
 
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