Hope he is OK in the morning. Are you going to call or bring her to the vet? I have no experience with that type of incident so I have no insight. I really hope seeing DD brings better days for him.

Sounds almost like he had a minnie stroke. I certainly hope he's better in the morning. It's quite possible that he will rally and be very happy to see DD as she will be to see him. Saying a little prayer that all goes well. I've been there.

I agree, it sounds like a stroke to me as well. My friend's dog had the same thing happen to her and she took her to the vet. He said it was a stroke. Her dog recovered pretty well, but unfortunately didn't live a long time after that. She was pretty old when it happened.

I have been there too. I had a dog that had them more often than I knew. She always got through them pretty much on her own. Now they have medication for pups.
My heart is with you all. It's so scary. Take care of each other.

He's not going to make it. We'll take him in and have him put to sleep today. It was a rough night.

I'm sorry to read that Star isn't going to make it. My heart goes out to your family.

Oh no, how sad. But if he is suffering it's the last show of love you can do for him. My dog will be 15 in October and I dread what surely is coming.

I know you can't say "never" to anything, but I'm pretty positive I'll never get another pet.

Good luck, this is going to be a hard day for your family.

I've been there, too..... such a hard time for the dog and those who love him. Sending hugs, Sleeperblues.

I'm so sorry to read bad news, gentle hugs to all of you: ((doggie and people))

So sorry (((Sleeperblues))).

I'm so sorry, how we love our pets! We have 2 older dogs, both sort of sickly, so I know what's coming. Hugs to all of you.

I'm so sorry. We had a sick old cat (17 years old,with kidney failure). My teen age daughter went off to sleep away camp, made me promise not to put the cat to sleep, but it was clear the cat was suffering. DD didn't get to say goodbye, but she wasn't mad at us, either. Sending you lots of hugs.

I'm writing this through tears. My first Irish Setter had a similar episode. She was out running around in the late afternoon. That night all of a sudden her back end went and she couldn't get up. She was 14 also. She was around for two more weeks but kept walking into walls because she couldn't walk straight. I finally realized what the kind thing to do was. It's so very hard but 14 is a long, long time. ((((Sleeperblues, family and Star)))))))

I meant to put a p. s. to katlan and all others who feel the same way.
While the heartbreak over losing a pet is so great, it cannot compare with the years of joy experienced with that pet. After the grieving process, I highly recommend getting another fur baby. They are all different and each and every one of them has something different and wonderful to offer.

I am so sorry. We are fortunate to live in an area that has animal ERs. They are a bit pricey for treatment but they generally waive the "walk in the door charge" if a pet needs to be helped across the bridge. The vet on duty can charge a fee I believe but with my last they did not. Very compassionate people work in those units.

I hope Star is resting in peace by now if in fact that is what is necessary. Peace to you and your family.

Oh Sleeperblues, I'm so very sorry what you had to go through.
As others have mentioned, more of us have been through what you're going through, than not. It's never easy, but it really is the most humane and best thing for your furkid.

I remember when I had to put my first cat down, she too was 14. What is it with that age? I didn't go a month without getting another cat. Our home was empty without a four-legged member in it.

(((((((Sleeperblues and Hubby)))))))))))
((((Star))))

So sorry you've lost your true companion, Star. I don't know why dogs can't live longer. Maybe they leave after they've taught us all they know. Maybe WE live too long.

I'm thinking it will be easier on your DD that this is over. She can remember the dog he was without having to witness his passing.

What a day for you, though! Big roller coaster of sorrow over losing Star and joy at having your DD home.

Having been thru it numerous time, I know exactly what you're going thru. It's tough. My thoughts are with you. You gave him a good life.

I too, feel so awful for you. Pet people are the kindest persons in the world. You can count on their compassion in many other areas as well.Your goodness shows through now as you look at sacrificing your feelings of needing Star to stay.

Hope your daughter makes it home and is part of the decision of what is best for Star. Again, hug each other tight. I am glad you are keeping in touch on this wonderful site.

(((sleeperblues))) I'm so very sorry and know that you had a rough night. We have also been through it.

((((SleeperBlues and family)))
I know the pain as so many here do, I wish I could do more than say I am sorry. It's been almost a year since I lost my heart dog. I wish for you lots of happy memories in time.

I'm so very sorry. Heartbreaking. My thoughts are with you.

((((Hugs))))

Sue

I'm so sorry. I truly understand this difficult time.