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Post by mystic,violetandmolly on Dec 4, 2013 13:52:00 GMT -5
We have sadly been watching our beautiful Mystic's health fail. She is now in stage 4 renal failure. She is on meds for her blood pressure and is regularly monitored by the vet. I have a question about "trembling" or "shaking." We sometimes observe this in her. The vet doesn't have an answer. Is she is pain? Is this why? Does anyone know? While I know we are bound to lose her, I want to make sure she is suffering as little as possible.
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daylight
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Post by daylight on Dec 4, 2013 14:41:14 GMT -5
I don't have the answer to your question, (I'm sure others will post with more expertise), but just wanted to say I'm so sorry to hear that you are going through this stressful time. It is so heartbreaking to see such decline with little or nothing one can do. Thoughts and prayers for Mystic and for you.
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Post by scarletta on Dec 4, 2013 15:47:24 GMT -5
I have no answers for you either but I do send my positive, healing thoughts. It is sad when they leave us but all we can really do is be as good to them while they are here, as I am sure you have done. Peace and love.
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Post by dunnrunnin on Dec 4, 2013 17:05:59 GMT -5
What meds is she taking? Could it be a poss. side effect? Certain meds can cause adverse reactions other than the 'usual' vomit and/or diarrhea. Can you try popping a light sweater on her, if her blood pressure is low, it could be dropping her core temp. Yes, sometimes the shaking is pain related... My heart goes out to you and your family...it is so hard watching our beloved friends decline...
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Post by mystic,violetandmolly on Dec 4, 2013 20:37:41 GMT -5
Thanks to everyone for your responses. Your thougts, prayers and support are appreciated.
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Post by rajandhisfamily on Dec 4, 2013 20:51:13 GMT -5
Sending thoughts and prayers to you and Mystic. Strength to you as you support Mystic during this difficult time!
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Post by angelollie on Dec 4, 2013 20:57:59 GMT -5
I too send prayers and warm thoughts to you and Mystic. This is so sad and I'm sorry you both are going through this.
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Post by newtothis1 on Dec 4, 2013 21:12:52 GMT -5
This is such a hard time for you. I agree she may be feeling the cold more than before and feeling a bit of pain. Our prayers and thought are with you at this stressful time. It is never easy but you are doing the best for her, you have to trust in that.
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Post by GreyPoopon on Dec 4, 2013 21:35:13 GMT -5
Jessie used to sort of shudder, and look like she might collapse, occasionally. (She had a bit of back leg shake too, but not as bad as some of my others.) I don't know what caused the shuddering. It didn't last long and didn't seem to bother her much, so other than making sure that she stayed on her feet, I didn't worry about it.
I said goodbye when she seemed not to enjoy life much any more.
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Post by OwnedBySummer on Dec 4, 2013 22:34:07 GMT -5
You may want to post on the online Greytalk forum, where there are medical people and the like. You may even be able to search the forum and find something pertinent. You could try the Facebook Greytalk but, honestly, I think you'd do better with the forum for this question. I hope things get under control and you get more time with your baby!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2013 12:42:41 GMT -5
nothing very helpful here, just sending many prayers and support for you and your family. Martha
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Post by jason on Dec 5, 2013 14:36:48 GMT -5
My thoughts are with you and Mystic during this difficult time. Scritches to your girl.
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Post by Sally Blossom on Dec 6, 2013 17:44:23 GMT -5
Dear Mystic: We are sending all our hugs and kisses that we received to-day just for you.
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Post by gunnersmom on Dec 7, 2013 16:12:02 GMT -5
I lost Maui to renal failure a year ago in July & I never witnessed trembling in her. My heart goes out to you.......
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Post by mystic,violetandmolly on Jan 8, 2014 14:18:10 GMT -5
Thank you to everyone for your condolences. Mystic is still with us, though barely. I very much appreciate everyone's well wishes, thoughts and prayers.
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