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RIP Bobbie my little man

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#1 ·
I am sat here heartbroken crying while I type we lost our little man he was only 8 years old.

Here's what happened yesterday. http://www.petforums.co.uk/threads/cervical-spinal-shock.448758/

Took him for his appointment at 2pm at the PDSA his legs were stiff as a board... The vet used his stethoscope and said his heart was beating irregular he checked it multiple times he also nipped his paws and they was no response... I said is there anything you can do for him he said he'd get the head vet... Bobbie was crying on the table in pain me and my partner were weeping as I think we knew what was coming.

She came in done the same tests but used some kind clamps on his toes he only yelped at the back paw... She said he's in major pain and would advise us to put him to sleep... My partner burst out in tears I held them back and asked if they is anything you can do like keep him in overnight and access him in the morning she said that it would be delaying the inevitable and he's in pain she mentioned she could refer us to a specialist but they'd want £5,000/10,000 upfront (Sadly we don't have that kind of money) and that he may go through extra pain all for nothing... She said she thinks the cause was neurological or a stroke.

We agreed it'll be for the best to put him to sleep so we said our goodbyes I gave him a kiss and said i'll see you soon little man whilst crying.

All I can think about is my little man by himself alone in the vets and it's making me cry... Yesterday he was full off beans for walkies 2 hrs later this, how?

It felt all so rushed at the vets and I keep questioning myself did we do the right thing? It seemed the choices were so limited... But it feels like I've let him down.

I know it's selfish but I wish we didn't have to make the decision and he passed naturally.

RIP my little man till we meet again x
 
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#2 ·
It's always hard when it happens so quickly. If it happens over time you can get used to the idea. It still really hurts but at least you've had time to prepare. But when it happens so quick.....

But you did do the right thing. The vet was right, it wouldn't be fair on your boy to put him through more treatment just to be in the same place. Better a week too early than a day too late. You didn't let him down, you let him go. And that's the last loving thing you can do.
 
#3 ·
So sorry for your loss.:(
Run free at the bridge Bobbie no more pain, knowing you were truly loved

You did the right thing for your boy by letting him go. It's always so hard having to make that choice, but it's the last kindess thing you could do for him.
Take care.x
 
#4 ·
Thanks for the replies means a lot.

I am starting to slowly come to terms with what happened, but I am still crushed and have cried today quite abit.

I have learned something out of this horrific situation that you shouldn't take things for granted as one minute can change your life.

I still don't understand how he was great in the morning then 2 hours later his legs gave out then his whole body I would love to know what caused it maybes get better closure.

I am still unsure we did the right thing as the local vet said it was cervical spinal shock and he should get better within 1/2 weeks but the other vets I seen didn't seem impressed that they sent my partner home as they said that it was much worse than that I asked my partner what she actually done she said she moved him about and took him temp then gave him 2 injections she never even checked his heart my partner said and if she had done maybes her opinion would have been different it makes me mad because it cost me money to be fobbed off... But could he have recovered naturally? I am not sure... The only time he settled was when my partner held him.

I feel sorry for bobbie that he had to go through a extra night of unrest but the poor tike held on till the end.

I don't think I could actually go through this again it was like we had to put him to sleep and bobbie doesn't get a say and that's what breaks my heart.
 
#5 ·
hi trev sorry for your loss and what a very sad story,i lost my jake 10 weeks ago and still cant come to terms with his loss.my story is under the heading heartbroken and devastated.we were all so shocked especially how quick it all happened.i can relate so much when you said you shoudnt take things for granted as one minute can change your life.i cannot go through this again and i think of jake every day .sorry again and take care xx
 
#7 ·
Thanks for the reply Caroline I have just read your thread I am sorry for loss and know how your feeling.

Strangely enough bobs done the exact same think used to bark like crazy on a night a week building up to it happening to just to sit in the pitch black yard and stare for ages only thing that would get him in was by squeaking his toy, also we noticed he was panting and getting out of breath quite often but thought nothing of it... Is it a dog thing to be on his own like going in to the yard when they know something is up?

We have decided we don't want his ashe's as it will just make us feel worse, we kept his collar and name tag and we are going to get it framed with a picture of him here's the picture I have just cried this is the first time I have looked at a picture.


He was a handsome little boy it hurt me so much that he was suddenly taken away from me at such a young age.

Thanks for all the messages of comfort it has helped some what... Does anyone know how long it will hurt for?

I am tinkering with the idea of getting another dog but it will feel as I am cheating on bobbie, he was my first pet and it has heart broken me.

How long did it take you to get another pet?
 
#10 ·
What a cute boy he was. x I am so sorry for your loss, but you did the right thing letting him go. Our little furry companions cannot speak for themselves, so as their guardian, we have to be their advocate. It's SO hard having to make the decision, especially when it happens so quick.
We lost our Betty (the cat in my profile pic), in November. I still miss her so much, and there are times I still feel sad, but there are times that I remember the great joy she brought us.
Your pain will get better, but the little man will always be in your heart.

As for getting another dog, I would, but not yet. See how you feel in a couple of months. A new dog will find new place in your heart, but the hole that is Bobbie will always be there. Just remember the good times, remember how he made you laugh, how he was there for you, how he made you smile.

Night, night, Bobbie x
 
#11 ·
hi trev thanx for your reply and your beautiful photo of bobbie.i havent put a photo on of jake yet as i get too upset. i think we take each day at a time and i have cried most days since march.but we are all different in our grief.it does get easier but i have found it is a big adjustment in your life when they are not here anymore.my advice would be to leave it for a while and see if you feel the same in a few months.i know how difficult it is around the house but its best to be sure.i havent got another dog yet but we will see in time.it is early days yet but we may not get another dog as the grief is so hard and i dont know if i could go through this again.take care keep in touch caroline x
 
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