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My heart breaks as i tell you all that my forrest lost his long and strong battle with tcc today. He was fine yesterday and woke up at 1 a.m. completely restless, every time i let him out in the yard he would lie down in the garden and not get up... He strained so very hard to urinate, and while he still passed urine he was not completely releiving himself. He paced for several hours and even when he layed down on his bed he could not get comfortable. He vomited twice, could not even keep his tramadol down and very short of breath with a rapid heart rate.by this a.m., we knew it was time. You always hear "you just know" when it's time...let me tell you this is true, my sweet boy looked at me with all of the intelligence and emotion in the world and we knew... He died so very peacefully in my arms, hearing stories of all who would be waiting for him over that rainbow bridge... What an amazing 13 years i had with that beautiful boy, and i will always be thankful to have been with him at the end.. Good luck and god bless to all of you dealing with this, it is not easy!!!! Love your babies every second of every day, because they don't know that they are sick, we are the ones burdened with that knowledge.. And a special p.s. to marty and annie, you will still be in my prayers every night, keep fighting.. Thanks to you all for your info. And support, karen

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Gentleannie

Dear Karen,

I cried so hard last night when I read your posting that I was unable to write you back. I'm crying now as I write this but I had to let you know how sad I am for you. I am so happy that you and Forrest were able to share that happy time for his birthday. I am shocked that he went downhill so quickly.

He was such a fighter and such a happy dog. He really put up with a lot and did so gladly. I know you have lost a great treasure in your life and you will miss him dearly.

Thank you for sharing your stories with us all; I had just told my husband the rib eye steak story and we both wondered what your other dogs were thinking as they watched him indulge.

You will stay in our prayers, Karen; now we will hope that God grants you peace. My best wishes are with you always,

Marty & her Gentle Annie

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KGVRN

Thanks so much for your kind words Marty. Forrest did not have a good day Sat., could tell he just wasn't feeling too good, and when he woke up and started the pacing, I knew. I am a nurse and we see that in patients it is called "terminal restlessness" and is very common. He was not acting himself at all, avoiding us and the other dogs, he just wanted to lay in the dirt in the garden, which was not like him at all, he didn't even like to get his feet wet in the rain!! It was a heart wrenching decision to make, but the only decision. He looked me in the eyes, and I knew that he was ready. He was a young soul in an old and tired body. Last night was very hard, not hearing his feet on the wood floors. The other dogs seem depressed as well, not really eating, staying right at my feet. I have absolutely no regrets, just great memories. And as to what did the other 2 dogs do while Forrest had his steak, DROOLED!!! I will continue to check in from time to time, I love hearing about the dogs who are beating the odds with this horrible disease. Best of luck and good health to your Annie. She does sound very similar to Forrest in shape and attitude. Thanks again for all of your information and input, it has certainly made these last few months more bearable. Karen

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fairydiva

Karen, my heart goes out to you. Forrest sounded like a wonderful dog. Your post brought tears to my eyes. I am so thankful to have found this site. I will give my Muffie a big hug tonight!!

Muffie's mom

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