Charlotte Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Really hope all is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted April 23, 2006 Author Share Posted April 23, 2006 Really hope all is ok. Thanks, means alot. And thanks again Steve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffvalenti Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Paul I can't do anything to help, but I really hope Sam gets over this soon. Chin up mate, I know what you're going through. All my fingers and toes are crossed for you both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Sorry to hear this mate, hope thigns are looking up now. Is he insured? Epilepsy can be controlled really well, my sister has it following a severe head trauma and she hasn't had a fit for years now. I know she's not a dog (well, arguable) but I'm sure the science is similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittyclaws Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 just read this,,, Hope your Dog gets well soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 That's really upsetting, hope he's OK. Have you got any pics you can post up so we know who we're crossing our fingers for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarjo Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Any news on Sam? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mk47 Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 hey m8 jus like to say hope your dog gets well soon hate it when things like this happen to animals but im sure hell get better with the grace of the big guy upstairs chin up mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted April 24, 2006 Author Share Posted April 24, 2006 Bad news I'm afraid, Sam had to be put to sleep at about 10 am this morning. Still coming to terms with losing such a fantastic dog/member of our family and we appreciate every one of the comments on this thread, it means alot. He was kept under sedation but we got a call at 8am this morning saying that Sam had taken a turn for the worse and several types of drug/possible causes had been followed through with no success in controlling further fits. The only way of calming him was to sedate further, it seemed that if this was aloud to wear off then he would fit again. If this was aloud to happen the odds are that he would have died through his body not being able to cope. The vet came to the conclusion that the chances of it being the worse case scenario of a tumour looked more likely and he wouldn't recover. With his advice and with Sam's best interests in mind we let him go while still under sedation to prevent anything else happening to him. Always the most difficult thing to do and we miss him like mad. All we can do is remember the good times and his funny little ways, plenty of them as he was such a great character. I'll find a picture or two as requested earlier, he was gorgeous looking and a pleasure to have him share his life with us. God bless mate, we love you. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Shit, dude, really sorry to hear that. It's a terrible thing losing an faithful pet. At least you can take comfort in that he went peacefully. Chin up, dude Animal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittyclaws Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 oh no,,, so sorry to hear this bad news, thoughts are with you and family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted April 24, 2006 Author Share Posted April 24, 2006 Some pics: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Paul, that's awful news, I had just read the whole post and it seemed to be getting more and more promising as the thread went on. I'm really sorry to hear that an obviously loved member of the family has been lost. I can honestly say I wouldn't know what to do if I were in your position. All the best wishes mate Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittyclaws Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 great pics paul, what a lovely looking dog. chin up mate, it's not nice to lose a family pet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Gutted for you If it makes you feel any better that picture of him at the top of the stairs has made me laugh like a loon, he looks like he's in mid sentence there with his mouth open. He looked a cracker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezz Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Really sorry to hear that mate. Lovely looking dog. Remember the good times eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted April 24, 2006 Author Share Posted April 24, 2006 Cheers for the comments, we would have done anything for Sam but it wasn't to be I guess. Not really coping at the moment, been through it before but it never gets any easier believe me. When 'Gemma' our other Rough Collie went 4 yrs ago we had Sam still to ease the pain a bit but now the house is 'empty' Really can't get to grips with the fact he has gone in such a short time. One thing is that we had last week off holiday and spent all the time with him which we and he enjoyed, glad we did this now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTIN R Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Really gutted for you,sorry for your loss:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steviekid Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 I've already spoken to Paul via PM but would like to reassure everyone else that's got a dog that this horrible outcome is very uncommon. Most dogs that have epilepsy lead relatively normal lives often for many years. Great pics Paul, and sorry again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 As a dog owner I can understand how you are feeling now, it is never nice to lose a family member. Our thoughts are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted April 24, 2006 Author Share Posted April 24, 2006 Gutted for you If it makes you feel any better that picture of him at the top of the stairs has made me laugh like a loon, he looks like he's in mid sentence there with his mouth open. He looked a cracker. He was soft as anything and so loyal and loving. The other pic with his cushion, we got this from M&S pets about three years ago and it's meant for dogs. Normal size cushion but he loved it, lined himself up when he laid down so he could rest his head on it! Best thing we ever got him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mk47 Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 thoughts are with you at this tough time. keep strong mate and enjoy the memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted April 24, 2006 Author Share Posted April 24, 2006 I've already spoken to Paul via PM but would like to reassure everyone else that's got a dog that this horrible outcome is very uncommon. Most dogs that have epilepsy lead relatively normal lives often for many years. Great pics Paul, and sorry again. Thanks again Steve, as you say we had about three or four other routes we took first before ending up here, having spoke to several friends etc epilepsy is more common in dogs that I realised. As you say most can and do lead normal lives with treatment/drugs. Our vet confirmed what you said above Steve, he was upset that it had come to this as he said other than the possible tumor/brain issue, Sam was such a healthy and well looked after dog and this wasn't the outcome he saw for him when first examining him yesterday. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 We lost our last dog all of a sudden in similar circumstances but took comfort in the fact he did'nt suffer for a long period. Still very upsetting though and as dog lovers our thoughts are with you mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 So sorry to hear your news. What a gorgeous looking dog. At least he didn't suffer too much. Take Care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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