I haven’t slept properly in two days. I’m exhausted. Chelsea’s diarrhea problem has escalated to essentially bleeding from her backside (sorry, hope you’re not eating) and it basically looks like it’s time to put her down. I don’t want to do it at the emergency hospital tonight, and I’ve spoken to a vet who told me to give her a healthy dosage of pain killer and Bendydrl (sp??) to deal with the pain and to help her sleep soundly until morning, and I’ll give her a hamburger tomorrow and probably have a vet come here to put her to sleep unless she miraculously bounces back. She just ate some dinner and has proceeded to calm down, so at least I know she’s more comfortable now. My first day of work is tomorrow, but it’s only in the morning and I’ll spend some quality time with her when I get home. I have to sleep now.
And now with some bad news
January 23rd, 2007 · 19 Comments
Tags: Chelsea
19 responses so far ↓
1 Ryu // Jan 23, 2007 at 11:33 pm
OMG… i wish there was something i could do or say to help. Ma’am i am truly sorry
2 Laura // Jan 24, 2007 at 12:22 am
oh no poor chelsea. well, it sounds like you’re doing what’s best. be strong.
3 jiffer // Jan 24, 2007 at 2:34 am
laura,
this sucks. i know how hard it is to make the decision and give up on the hope that she will get better. it is a very self-less thing to let her go. i will be thinking about you and Chelsea.
4 TimsHead // Jan 24, 2007 at 3:34 am
Poor Chelsea. I hope this isn’t the end. If it is, at least she has always been a great friend.
5 Boo // Jan 24, 2007 at 4:09 am
I am thinking of you and her. My heart is with you. I am sorry.
6 thinlizzy17 // Jan 24, 2007 at 5:05 am
I’m so sorry to hear this. I’ll be thinking about you.
7 rubyblue123 // Jan 24, 2007 at 6:34 am
My heart is heavy for you. I know this is such a hard thing to go through. Be well. I am so very sorry.
8 Jacque // Jan 24, 2007 at 6:58 am
I am so, so sorry. This is never an easy thing. I’ll be thinking of you.
9 Cheryl // Jan 24, 2007 at 7:45 am
Oh, I am so sad to hear that! I too have an aging dog and she is just such a part of my life that I couldn’t imagine what it would be like without her. I’m sure that you feel the same about Chelsea, too. I’m so sorry to hear that it may be time to put her down but at the same time, I think it is great that there is that option instead of her having to go through all of that pain. My thoughts are with you.
10 Teague // Jan 24, 2007 at 9:32 am
That’s rough. I’m sorry Laura, it’s a tough thing to do. But the right thing to do, and I applaud you for knowing when her time has come and doing the humane thing.
11 Terra // Jan 24, 2007 at 9:33 am
thinking of you and Chelsea and your mum.
love from vancouver,
terra.
12 Truly // Jan 24, 2007 at 11:21 am
Big hugs to you and a milk bone for the infomous pooch. Your dog will always be Chelsea.
13 Amanda Regier // Jan 24, 2007 at 12:28 pm
oh. more love from Vancouver and hopes that everything happens in its best timing.
14 Natalie B // Jan 24, 2007 at 5:22 pm
I’m sorry that you’re going through that (and Chelsea too!). My thoughts are with you over the next few days!
15 theresa // Jan 24, 2007 at 7:31 pm
I don’t think you know me, I used to read occasionally over on xanga…but I just read this post and my heart truly breaks for you. It is so hard to see animals in this postion. I lost my dalmation not too long ago and now have two other senior dogs…who are truly part of the family. I am thinking of you and of your sweet dog Chelsea…
16 Kathleen // Jan 24, 2007 at 11:35 pm
I’m really sorry to hear about Chelsea.
On a lighter note, I love Tad’s Broiled Steaks…I’m a simpleton, what can I say?
17 Erika // Jan 25, 2007 at 6:55 am
You make me cry in my cubicle every day, apparently. I am so sad for you and Chelsea. I miss that lazy girl, and I hope she remembers having taught me to rollerblade.
18 Kathryn // Jan 25, 2007 at 10:17 am
The hardest part of having a pet in your life, and the one I try never to think about. I am so sorry.
19 edudlooc13 // Jan 25, 2007 at 5:31 pm
sorry to hear this. i remember when things were better and you’d have your amazingly entertaining stories about chelsea. hope everything is ok, best wishes.