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09/07/2007 by David.
Just over a week ago we called out the vet to see our ailing dog. His breathing was ragged and shallow and he looked extremely poorly.
The vet and assistant duly arrived - prepared to put the poor animal down. Valerie couldn’t agree to this. She had seen him recover before - even though she admits that he looked very ill indeed.
“Ring the door bell,” she said, “If he barks we’ll not put him down”
I rang the doorbell and Bosley lifted his head ever so slightly and woofed gently. That was it! So the dog’s life was spared and the vet administered an injection to make him more comfortable. By the next day he seemed to have made almost a full recovery!
Today however it is clear that he has further complications with the symptoms of diabetes.
I’m not sure how long we can go on like this, nor indeed if the dog’s quality of life (he is 14) is sufficient. Animals, like people, can be very resilient. Today we will have to consult the vet again about the latest symptoms. I am not looking forward to it.
Can we pray for our pets? Of course. We have to be responsible owners too. It isn’t easy.
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