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Posted on 6/13/17 at 9:04 am
Posted by I-H8-BAMA
Benton, Louisiana
Member since Jan 2013
10427 posts
Posted on 6/13/17 at 9:04 am
Got diagnosed with pancreatitis about 4 days ago and now the vets are saying he's got about a 40% chance of living. He's a miniature Dachshund named Gus and he's like my son. I've never loved or been closer to a dog in my life, he's like my son. This may seem insignificant to some, but I'm struggling. An prayers for Gus would GREATLY appreciated. Thank you.
Posted by Kentucker
Cincinnati, KY
Member since Apr 2013
19351 posts
Posted on 6/13/17 at 9:13 am to
My thoughts are with you and Gus. Dogs bring out the best in us. I hope he makes it.
Posted by TT9
Global warming
Member since Sep 2008
82952 posts
Posted on 6/13/17 at 9:24 am to
I'll be praying for the Lil guy, love animals. My heart goes out to ya.
Posted by I-H8-BAMA
Benton, Louisiana
Member since Jan 2013
10427 posts
Posted on 6/13/17 at 9:40 am to
I appreciate it y'all.
Posted by kywildcatfanone
Wildcat Country!
Member since Oct 2012
118778 posts
Posted on 6/13/17 at 10:05 am to
Been thru this myself. My dogs are my kids. Prayers for you and Gus to make a recovery, and no, I don't consider it to be insignificant.

If it's important to you, it's important to God.
Posted by OlGrandad
Member since Oct 2009
3469 posts
Posted on 6/13/17 at 10:34 am to
We dog people fully understand and hope for the best.

Posted by TideSaint
Hill Country
Member since Sep 2008
75823 posts
Posted on 6/13/17 at 10:49 am to
I hope your dog pulls through. They are awesome pets.

I do, however, have a question.

quote:

He's a miniature Dachshund


Aren't all Dachshunds miniature?
Posted by cas4t
Member since Jan 2010
70878 posts
Posted on 6/13/17 at 10:50 am to
Hang in there buddy. Gus will pull through, I can feel it. 40% chance is still damn good.
Posted by Iron Lion
North of the river
Member since Nov 2014
11798 posts
Posted on 6/13/17 at 10:57 am to
Our German Shepherd got acute pancreatitis 4 years ago while we were at the beach for my sister's wedding. We had some friends dog sit for us. He was sick when we got home and we had to put him to sleep 3 days later. I sincerely hope you don't have to go through that. Good luck to Gus.
Posted by LSU Delts
Louisiana
Member since Dec 2007
2548 posts
Posted on 6/13/17 at 11:31 am to
I feel for you. Wishing you the best outcome.
I came home two days ago after spending 6 hours at night in the hospital with my daughter only to have my dog have a stroke when I walked in. I had to put her down because the was in so much pain and lost use of her front limb.
Posted by Pinche Cabron
TN
Member since Nov 2015
3639 posts
Posted on 6/13/17 at 11:51 am to
Compare a hotdog to a cocktail sausage
Posted by I-H8-BAMA
Benton, Louisiana
Member since Jan 2013
10427 posts
Posted on 6/14/17 at 7:49 am to
Looks like he isn't gonna make it guys. I have to be up at the vet in about an hour to put him to sleep. Gus put up a fight but he's just too sick. I've been crying all morning, that dog was my son. Thanks for all the kind words everyone.
Posted by TT9
Global warming
Member since Sep 2008
82952 posts
Posted on 6/14/17 at 7:55 am to
Hate hearing this. Remember all the good times.
Posted by I-H8-BAMA
Benton, Louisiana
Member since Jan 2013
10427 posts
Posted on 6/14/17 at 8:26 am to
Thanks man I will..
Posted by tigerfan182
Franklin, Tn
Member since Sep 2009
2779 posts
Posted on 6/14/17 at 12:21 pm to
Prayers sent. Our 11 year old pug had pancreatitis about six months ago. He spent a week at the vets. I thought we were going to lose him but he made it. Changed his food and he is good to go. Hope all ends well.
Posted by Gary Busey
Member since Dec 2014
33277 posts
Posted on 6/14/17 at 1:30 pm to
Hope he comes through man. Dogs are amazing creatures man.
Posted by kywildcatfanone
Wildcat Country!
Member since Oct 2012
118778 posts
Posted on 6/14/17 at 4:25 pm to
Sorry for what you are dealing with. Been there and it's gut wrenching. Prayers to you during this time.
Posted by mikeboss550
Member since Apr 2013
10670 posts
Posted on 6/15/17 at 1:28 am to
Damn, prayers and good thoughts your way. I can't imagine the wreck I'd be if/when Eli gets there.
Posted by Remote Controlled
Member since Apr 2013
6859 posts
Posted on 6/15/17 at 1:44 am to
I think I've figured out why we love dogs.

We're able to project the idea of the perfect human condition upon them. In our minds, as long as we give them what they love, they feel great, therefore we feel great.

It gives us a moment of perfect being. The most impossible being within us.

They are our conduit to the perfect human condition, and I'd like to think we're their conduit to the perfect dog condition.

The short stay with us is part of the deal, and it's the worst part of the deal. Sounds like you're both better for each other though.

Hope Gus pulls through.
Posted by I-H8-BAMA
Benton, Louisiana
Member since Jan 2013
10427 posts
Posted on 6/15/17 at 4:05 am to
He didn't end up pulling through man. Is 4 a.m. and I haven't been able to sleep because I'm so used to him sleeping next to me. I know it's just a dog but damn this is so tough.
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