Sky

[Xena Dog Princess]

I'm sorry to hear this, poor Sky. This must be very hard for you

 

[Boogie]

Hugs

 

[HAH]

I’m sorry - poor Sky, dear Red

 

[Selina27]

I know she was distressed

Red went to her

Sweet girl.

 

[SwampDonkey]

It's hard but it does happen. Often it's because of pain. The can't bend to poo it hurts and they can't react quickly enough due to stiffness and pain. I found a pain meds review often helped at times like this. You've got the problem of decreased mobility due to pain and lack of awareness of old tired muscles and nerves.she perhaps needs a better stronger pain medication. I had to do this with Doug many times we were lucky to be able to buy him more time.

 

[Atemas]

needs a better stronger pain medication

Thank you for this @SwampDonkey - I was only thinking yesterday about her medication. We are able to increase her dose and we will do. She is noticeably better once her medication has kicked in.

 

[MellowYellow]

Yes, we had this with Billy. Hopefully an increase in pain medication will help.

 

[SwampDonkey]

I think it's hard because I've met loads of owners with the same kind of issue,. It's frightening because we think the worst but often increasing pain meds does help. It's a bad time of year for old bones too

 

[Loraseal]

to you and a very special cuddle for Sky. So sweet of Red. Hopefully increasing the pain medication helps her feel better. X

 

[snowbunny]

I have no experience, and you have been given wise words above, but sending you big hugs. This can't be an easy time, but we all know you'll look after Sky as well as anyone could. It sounds like Red is taking her job very seriously, too.

 

[edzbird]

Wise words from @SwampDonkey & @MellowYellow - maybe a trip to the vets to check on her pain control. How sweet of young Red to be showing care.

 

[Atemas]

Thank you everyone for your kind words. We have looked at her medication and will be increasing it as of tomorrow. Will monitor her and I have already pencilled in a vet visit before the end of the month.

My neighbour came in the other evening when we were out and said she was so excited to see her, she was prancing about and after a wee in the garden actually ran inside. You get occasional glimpses of the dog she was but I suspect painful for her.

I am feeling guilty as we have a holiday coming up and she is going to the kennels with Red. The staff there are lovely and Sky has had a few day sessions and an overnighter there. I am hoping she will take it in her stride and enjoy the attention she will get there......but I am concerned.

 

[Charlie]

I so feel for you. to you and for lovely Sky xxx

 

[jazzmynn]

I have no words to help, but sending you all big hugs.

 

[Plum's mum]

Bless Sky, I feel like I know her through you. Hope the increased pain meds help.
Red is a complete darling and obviously loves her big sister.
Hugs to all of you.

 

[Joy]

Sorry to hear about Sky. I hope an increase / change in meds helps her to feel better.

 

[M.F.]

So sorry. Thinking of you all. It’s what we all dread, watching our doggies grow old. I hope the pain meds make her more comfortable and that you can be less worried.

 

[Anne123]

I am feeling guilty as we have a holiday coming up and she is going to the kennels with Red. The staff there are lovely and Sky has had a few day sessions and an overnighter there. I am hoping she will take it in her stride and enjoy the attention she will get there......but I am concerned.

I know this feeling! We had this too! Euan was not well and our holidays to the USA were booked. We were there when we got a disturbing app that Euan was poorly....The dog walker who walked Euan had heard this too and decided to collect him from the kennel and took care of him. Do you have a plan what to do? Do you have someone for backup?

 

[VanillaBean]

Sorry to hear about Sky, do hope you get a solution to assist her.
Big hugs and licks from down under

 

[Cath]

My neighbour came in the other evening when we were out

Would she not dog sit for you while you are away?