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weimdawgs
Wise Old Weim
Joined: 08 Jun 2007
Posts: 5964
Location: East Norriton, PA
Fur Kids: Scout, Silkie, Gunnar and Jake
all Weimaraners |
 Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 11:34 am Post subject: Jake....*UPDATE 2* |
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For those of you that don't know, when Jake bloated in December a routine chest film showed probable advanced lung disease. To the point that the vet suggested we not go through with the torsion surgery and send him to the bridge. Not an option as he had shown no symptoms (or very few).
So he came through the surgery and is still going fairly strong, however he is starting to cough more and wheeze. And there are times that he breathes with a "rattle" in his chest. Last night as he laid in bed with me there was almost a squeak in his breathing.
I know I am fortunate to still have him, but I want him longer. I wuves him. The thought of losing him breaks my heart (as I sit here with tears streaming down my face).
Hopefully, he is just having a few bad days and this will pass. But keep him in your thoughts and prayers...you guys are the best at that.
And for those that know reiki...
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JacksMommy
Champion Weim
Joined: 04 Mar 2008
Posts: 730
Location: Gages Lake, IL
Fur Kids: Jack ~ Weimaraner |
| Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 11:40 am Post subject: |
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I am so sorry to hear about this.  Lots of prayers, love, and hugs from Chicago!
Stay strong Jake, we're pushin for you to pull through! |
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anne
Wise Old Weim
Joined: 10 Aug 2005
Posts: 2638
Location: Los Angeles, California
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| Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 11:41 am Post subject: |
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What kind of lung disease Lynn?
We're here with you and Jake.... |
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Seespotrun
Wise Old Weim
Joined: 07 Jun 2008
Posts: 1237
Location: Pacific Northwest
Fur Kids: Taren- (Rhymes with Karen) Weim, spoiled and loving every minute of it.
Lola- Himalayan Cat, a.k.a I think I am a pretty pretty princess, just ask me.
Siah- (See-uh) Persian Cat, shedder extraordinaire
Wickan-Fat, lazy, alley cat. |
| Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 11:46 am Post subject: |
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| Sending healing thoughts with love to Jake, and a big hug to you and yours for strength. -Andrea |
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weimdawgs
Wise Old Weim
Joined: 08 Jun 2007
Posts: 5964
Location: East Norriton, PA
Fur Kids: Scout, Silkie, Gunnar and Jake
all Weimaraners |
| Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 11:55 am Post subject: |
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| anne wrote: | What kind of lung disease Lynn?
We're here with you and Jake.... |
His x-rays looked like a snow storm. The vet said it was most likely cancer as there weren't too many other things it could be. He actually said there was nothing else it could be. Of course they offered to do all kinds of tests to confirm or see if it were getting worse, if he were still around once the staples came out. Because of his age, we decided we are not going to put him through all that. I would rather he lived out his days happy at home and not being scared and poked and proded and at the vets all the time.
And so far, he has done very well. He doesn't tolerate raw very well anymore so I give him grain free kibble and canned .
He still romps in the yard, barks for his meals and will steal any kind of food not nailed down. And as long as he seems happy and comfortable, I'm happy. |
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simis
Champion Weim
Joined: 18 Jan 2008
Posts: 895
Fur Kids: Rosie - weim
Louise & Kodiak - Siamese kitties |
| Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 12:15 pm Post subject: |
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| Jake you big handsome love, stop scaring your Mama and stay well! |
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LunaBrown
Wise Old Weim
Joined: 21 Jul 2007
Posts: 2035
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Fur Kids: Luna, Weimaraner
Murphy, Kittycat
Paige, Kittycat |
| Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 12:18 pm Post subject: |
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Stay strong big Jake!!!
Love,
Mindy & Luna |
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momofZaneandWyatt
Champion Weim
Joined: 14 Feb 2008
Posts: 902
Location: Lincoln Nebraska
Fur Kids: Wyatt Earp (Blue Weimaraner)
Maisy (mutt, blue heeler, spaniel mix)
RIP Zane Grey (Silver Weimaraner) 9-2-05 to 7-24-08 |
| Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 12:22 pm Post subject: |
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Reading this post really breaks my heart... Please give Jake some love and hugs from us here... May God watch over Jake and give him strength...
Prayers, love and hugs,
Shannon, Bill and Wyatt |
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weinyrhymer
Adult Weim
Joined: 03 Jan 2008
Posts: 325
Location: Portland, OR
Fur Kids: Atlas, weimaraner |
| Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 12:36 pm Post subject: |
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Oh, I'm so sorry. I will keep him - and you - in my prayers.
I am taking the reiki I class this Saturday. I can't wait until someday I can send that too. |
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Trene
Wise Old Weim
Joined: 24 Aug 2007
Posts: 2277
Location: Pennsylvania
Fur Kids: Sky (female)
Storm (male) |
| Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 12:37 pm Post subject: |
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ME KISSING JAKE! I luv him, and never met him. I wanna hug the big ol' boy! |
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Aces-Wild
Adult Weim
Joined: 22 Apr 2008
Posts: 274
Location: NW Pennsylvania
Fur Kids: One Blue Weim: Ace |
| Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 1:22 pm Post subject: |
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| Breathe Easy, Jake! My thoughts and prayers are with you guys..... |
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clarkiek
Champion Weim
Joined: 20 Oct 2007
Posts: 766
Location: MN
Fur Kids: Linkin, Weimaraner |
| Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 1:27 pm Post subject: |
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| Feel Better Jake!!! |
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ICARUS
Adult Weim
Joined: 31 Mar 2008
Posts: 416
Location: Grafton MA
Fur Kids: Icarus & Mindy - weims |
| Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 1:37 pm Post subject: |
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| oh my goodness how sad. BE STRONG JAKE! |
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weimdawgs
Wise Old Weim
Joined: 08 Jun 2007
Posts: 5964
Location: East Norriton, PA
Fur Kids: Scout, Silkie, Gunnar and Jake
all Weimaraners |
| Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 1:56 pm Post subject: |
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Aw, don't worry too much, guys. He is still a big, strong boy. I just want you guys to keep his spirit strong and I know your loving thoughts do that. I want him with me for as long as I can.
Thank you for your caring thoughts. |
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weimamama
Wise Old Weim
Joined: 03 Feb 2008
Posts: 1189
Location: Land of the Giants and Jets (East Rutherford, NJ)
Fur Kids: Blue, CPX (that\'s couch potato excellent) and
June. Both rescued Weims |
| Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 1:59 pm Post subject: around a long time |
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Sweet boy, feel better!! Stop scarin' your mama.
WE LOVE YOU and WANT YOU around a long time!!!
Lynn, you KNOW you are all in my prayers all the time, but Jake will get extra until he's feeling better. If I knew reiki, I'd do that too 
Keep us posted, you know we worry as much as for our own doggies.
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