Know that many of us share in your sadness and sorrow - please let Maggie know how many care about her...she is a very special pet!

Andi, we are so sorry the news isn't better. Please know we are thinking of you.

Andi and Doug, I share in your sadness and feel your pain. Just know that Maggie has had the BEST life and the most love ever. Sending hugs to you during such a dificult time.

Sorry to learn of Maggie's downturn.

Sending good thoughts your way for better days ahead.

I know this is a very sad time for you and Doug - Tony and I send wishes for sunshine in your future - Joanna

Thank you one & all for your wonderful words, thoughts & prayers.
I was away this week in Europe on business. When I got home Thursday evening, I was greeted at the door by Maggie (& Andi, of course). A bit unsteady on her feet, but tail a-waggin'!
Andi told me that she heard the car &, for the 1st time that day, got out of bed & went downstairs to greet me.

This is so hard. This little girl has wormed her way into my heart so deeply that I cannot explain it.She was my buddy AND my roomie when Andi was in Switzerland.

Now, she won't eat. She ate yesterday before I came home, but didn't keep it down. Today, she is not interested.
We have her on fluids.

The tail still wags and the legs don't seem to work as well.
But the eyes still shine as everything else seems to be shutting down.

I'll carry her outside tonight & she'll walk to pee & then back upstairs to her bed.

She is still our Maggie, but ever so sick.

Our time with her is short, but every minute is special.

Again, I thank you all for your sweet support. It has meant a lot to Andi & me.

Doug

I'm late to this thread, but my good wishes are now winging their way to you. Maggie -- and you -- are in my thoughts. I so hope she begins to feel better.

Glad you're back home Doug and with her (and of course Andi...) Hopefully she will rally - focus on the eyes.

I'm glad you got back home in time Doug. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Andi and Maggie.

Thanks for all of your kind thoughts. Doug and I do appreciate them.

Well, Maggie has decided to eat meat. Chicken or steak. However, she seems to throw everything up. Any suggestions?

Andi, I've gone through similar and I had the best luck hand feeding with itty bitty pieces in my palm. When does Maggie go back to the Vet?

Maggie is such a trooper!!! I'm keeping her in my thoughts and prayers.

Nancy

She doesn't go back. I call daily and they advise.

Andi,
Our dog had kidney failure at the end of her life and this sounds familiar. We were told that high protein (like meat) was not something that could be tolerated and would accelerate the kidney failure. We kept her alive on rice and green vegetables boiled in chicken broth for another year. Towards the end we did have to do with tiny bits sucked off our fingers and hope that she would not vomit it. She too in the last few days of her life would ONLY eat beef and then vomit it, but she would not eat any thing other than beef those last few days. I figured if that was what she wanted for her last meal I would not deprive her and gave her steak. You might try rice and vegetables in broth and see if she will eat it or keep it down. You have my best wishes and sympathy. I do know what you are going through and it is awful. Good luck, Debbie

:( :mecry: :(

Masaki

Andi/Doug,

How is Maggie? Haven't had any updates from you in a few days. Hope she is doing better!

Oh Denise so glad you asked - I was thinking about Maggie today - bless her heart -

We all think of her and wonder how everyone is doing.
Lynn

We just got back from Maui and I just read this thread. I am sitting hear with tears running down Please give Maggie a big hug from me.It is so very hard to lose a pet.

She is at the end. We live day to day. Tonight, we saw Barbra. The last song she sang was dedicated to those who have lost dogs..it was "Smile, when your heart is breaking..."

Thank you all for caring and your kindness.

Oh Doug and Andi,

I only wish that Maggie could know how special she has become to all of us. Wishing you strength as you endure this passage of life.

Andi and Doug, we continue to think about you during this sad time. Maggie is surrounded by your love and I'm sure that is giving her great comfort.

Seeing Barbra must have been really cool (especially the heckling!), but the last song had to be something for you!!! :hug:

Andi and Doug -

Frank and I both send our love to you :hug: :hug: its so hard to loose our pets, but i agree with Amanda, she is loved so much and I am sure she knows that.

Andi & Doug,
:hug:

More :hug: :hug: :hug:

We're all thinking of you during this difficult time. That is so special that Barbra dedicated that beautiful song to those who have lost a dog. Maggie is loved by so many!

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
Thinking about you, Andi, Doug too.

What a lucky girl to have such a loving family to give her this kind of care her whole life through! Our thoughts are with you.

Thanks for posting Maggie's update. Sad news, indeed. A very emotional irony that she sang "Smile" dedicated to those who lost dogs.

Hope you enjoyed Barbra. Here is a review of her performance

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/10/arts/music/10barbra.html?_r=1&ref=music&oref=slogin

So sad! We're all thinking of you. :mecry:

Thinking of all of you at this very sad time. All the best, Anne

We love you, sweet Maggie. Hugs to you, Andi & Doug.

Like others here, I went through a very similar situation with my Katy. As painful and heartwrenching as it was, the memories of holding her head in my lap and stroking her face those last few days are ones I would never give up.

I have tears in my eyes thinking about what you are going through!

You are in my thoughts! :hug:

Thank you all for your kinds words, thoughts, prayers and support.
I'm sorry to say that Maggie left us about noon today.

Doug

Poor Maggie. I am sorry for your loss. May she live on in your hearts.

Andi & Doug,

We are so sorry to hear that Maggie lost the battle. We know what a painful time this is for your family. Maggie is in a peaceful place running and playing and no longer suffering. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Bert & Mitch

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Andi. :mecry:

Andi and Doug, I am so sorry to hear about your Maggie. I know how special she was to you and how much she will be missed. Our prayers are with you both.

Andi & Doug,

Maggie was loved by so many. You certainly provided her with a loving home and excellent care until her age and health caused her to loose the battle to stay at your side.

I'm so sorry for your loss.