The Ciel Show for Tuesday, May 2, 2017

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Tuesday, May 2, 2017

And so it goes...

When we went back up to the vet, Davy's condition was not improved, and though they drained the fluid around his heart again, it was clear it wasn't going to improve. We spent some time with him, spoke with the vet, and asked what kind of quality of life he might have, and for how long. She said he had maybe days, possibly only hours of weakening, his heart failing. Davy was always an anxious dog, and we didn't want him afraid and worried. He was still a bit groggy from the sedation given for... Sign in to see full entry.

Davy Dog

Davy seemed lethargic yesterday, emptied his stomach contents on the floor, had a bit of trouble getting up after a nap... Vet encouraged a trip to the pet ER. The vet there listened very carefully to his heart and for the pulse in his hind legs, and found both very faint. He has fluid in the pericardium, the membrane around the heart. It was removed and he stayed overnight for observation, to see if it fills up again quickly, or doesn't. After that, we don't know what will happen next. Vet says... Sign in to see full entry.

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