Poppy

[MellowYellow]

How is Poppy doing Karen?

Thank you for asking, she's a lot more cheerful today, even went for a little walk in the woods. I have to be in the UK for a week from tomorrow, so OH is in charge at home. He assures me he's 'got this'. I wish I felt complete confidence...

 

[MellowYellow]

And here I am, back from the UK two days early because it looked like Poppy was not going to last past the weekend. She was refusing all food, and OH spent the night from Friday to Saturday on the floor by her bed because she was so uncomfortable, so I changed my flight and came back early. OH and I decided to stop giving her the antibiotics, as it was such torture forcing them down her mornings and evenings, and since we felt they were making her feel sick. Since stopping the antibiotics she is doing a lot better, and she has really taken a turn for the better since I got home - she is eating again (though she is painfully thin), drinking normally, and weeing and pooing normally too. She likes to go out in the garden and is ok to do a small walk each day. She seems happy in herself, though rather uncomfortable at times - not surprisingly, since she is not on any painkillers at the moment.

These ups and downs are pretty exhausting for all of us tbh though. It is tiring physically, constantly sourcing and cooking little delicacies for her (which as you can imagine Merlin thinks is grossly unfair!), worrying about her, wondering if she is in pain, if we are doing the right thing - and emotionally it is draining. And then she trots outside, sniffs the air, wags her tail and makes it clear she wants to play with her dummy or go to the woods. She loves being stroked and petted and told how lovely she is. She is definitely not ready to leave this world just yet! But twice now we have really thought her time had come. We love her so much and just want the very best for her.

 

[Jacqui-S]

 

[Atemas]

We love her so much and just want the very best for her

Of course you do…….and you will go on doing the very best for her as you’ve always done.

 

[M.F.]

It is so hard. And thinking that the decision lies with you is excruciatingly painful. I’m so pleased she has happy moments.

 

[Cath]

Thinking of you all

 

[Granca]

 

[kateincornwall]

My thoughts are with you , Karen in this difficult time . Love and hugs xxxx

 

[edzbird]

We love her so much and just want the very best for her

I'm sure she knows.

 

[Stacia]

So very hard for you. Treasure the happier moments. I do so understand what you are going through. x

 

[MellowYellow]

Here she is, enjoying the mild sunshine at lunchtime today while I did some garden work

 

[kateincornwall]

Dear Poppy , so good to see her enjoying the sunshine xx

 

[Cath]

Lovely girl

 

[Selina27]

Such a darling xx

 

[SwampDonkey]

Such a sweet face.

 

[Stacia]

Poppy looks such a dear dog xx

 

[Naya]

I completely understand the ups and downs you are having and how hard it is. We went through similar with Harley so I can sympathise with how you are feeling. Sending you hugs x

 

[Emily_Babbelhund]

What a rollercoaster of emotion for you! I’m very glad to hear she is still having good moments that you can spend with her. She looks beautiful and content in that photo.

Hopefully you are also finding a way to take care of yourself, as it has to be having an effect both mentally and physically.

 

[Stacia]

I completely understand the ups and downs you are having and how hard it is. We went through similar with Harley so I can sympathise with how you are feeling. Sending you hugs x

I went through the ups and downs with Rourke, was today the day, or wait and see and so it went on, so painful

 

[Jacqui-S]

I went through the ups and downs with Rourke, was today the day, or wait and see and so it went on, so painful

Likewise
I still don't know if it was the right time....