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Oh Kim, I so hope you can find peace in knowing how hard you both fought and how much you gave in making Buster's last few months loving ones. My heart breaks for you as this final chapter plays out.
Run free, Buster in your painfree new life.
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
Hi,
We have an appt for Thurs at 6:00 pm for Buster. However, last night due to all the stress I went to bed very early and did not give him his nightly meds which are rimadyl and tramadal. We did monitor him throughout the night. He made it through without hyperventilating. I spoke to his oncologist yesterday, and she thought he would hyperventilate due to being hot. He is not coughing, still eating and walking, however not as far.
Has anyone experienced something similar to this while being on the above meds? I don't want to misconstrue side effects of the meds with the lung cancer mets...
Like Jerry mentioned one time this is an emotional roller coaster ride..
PS I have not been able to find such a side effects on the net...
Thanks,
Kim & Buster
Kim & Angel Buster
"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened."
–Anatole France
Oh Kim I am so sorry about Buster. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers, I know how difficult this time is.
Sue and Nova
Dane Mom Sue at nova.tripawds.com and Mom to Beautiful Great Dane Queen Nova, a Blind Tripawd, who kicked cancer's butt from 11/08-03/13. The Queen is Spirit Nova now, but her legacy lives on here at Tripawds!
Kim,
I am so sorry that the time has come for you and Buster to say goodbye for now- until you two meet again I hope you can find peace knowing that you gave him the greatest life- know he will be well taken care of by all the other tripawds .
Your love for Buster was so powerful.
Please know we are thinking of you and keeping you and sending lots of hugs to you. I know this is such a difficult time.
Seanne and Wrigley
Seanne and Angel Wrigley
OKim1 said:
Hi,
Has anyone experienced something similar to this while being on the above meds? I don't want to misconstrue side effects of the meds with the lung cancer mets…
Kim, I wanted to share what we said in our email to you so that others might gain insight into this kind of situation . . .
Hugs....Rene
"I honestly don't know what to say about the meds and Buster's reaction to them. I know that for us, it was a guessing game for about the last two months of Jerry's life. Sometimes we thought that Jerry was better off without the meds, because he wouldn't have any side effects. Suddenly he seemed all better. Other times we knew that he needed them. Every day was different.
BUT, I do know that months before he left us, Jerry did have periodic episodes of heavy panting, and then he would be OK for a long time afterward. Like you, we felt that as long as he was eating and pooping, that he still had the will to live. About 2 months went by like this until we felt that he was trying to tell us he was ready to go.
If you are not comfortable with the appointment, don't do it. Jim and I cancelled Jerry's first appointment because the time didn't feel right, the place didn't, it was all wrong. It was about another week before Jerry made the decision for us.
Look into Buster's eyes, watch how he behaves. If you feel in your gut that he is still hanging in there with gusto, then follow your instinct. If not, that's OK too. Only you know him better than anyone else. "
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Kim — just want to echo what Rene said — listen to yourself. You know Buster. That was a huge stressor for me… making sure I didn't let Jack suffer one minute more than he had too — in a way, I guess I was lucky he deteriorated so quickly - we literally went from a hike Thursday morning to him unable to walk to the endof the driveway two days later….but, he was still eating, still wagging his tail and still smiling…. 6 days of that…. then the quick decline began, I knew for sure. We had a meeting of eyes the night before I took him and I knew. You will know when Buster is ready, I didn't believe the folks that told me the same thing until it happened. I had the exact same fear as you — I did not want to end up at some emergency clinic at 2 a.m. where no one knew us. But, you know Buster…it won't come to that.
You and Buster are in my thoughts and prayers. You are strong, try not to doubt yourself. Easier said then done, I know. Follow your instincts. Buster has taught you well.
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