I put my friend to sleep today. Jazz came home from the clinic on thursday afternoon. She was bright and happy to be home. She could do little more han raise her head....but she was happy. The medication didn't seem to be helping her make any big improvements. I just couldn't put her down when she was so excited to see me, ate up her food and was able to "go" on her own. I gave her several massages each day, did physical therapy on her, bending and stretching her legs and fed her boiled hamburger and that cheap moist dog food she loved so much (that is horrible for their health!). We flipped her from side to side and up on her chest. Hannah got kisses from her and giggled until she got the hick-ups. Yesterday evening I think she started to go downhill. If she couldn't see me she'd cry. She had to have constant attention or she'd start to stress. This afternoon I took her to see a board vertified canine neurologist. After going over her films and doing a physical exam it was determined she had a 50/50 chance of getting better with surgery...$4500. He told me no medicine was going to make her better....time would not either. As far as he could tell (without an MRI) she either ruptured those two disks or had a spinal inpingement due to a tumor. Because of the fact she had become more neurological (excessive barking and head twitching) I made the decision to stop her pain. She was put to sleep at 5pm this evening.
I put my friend to sleep today. Jazz came home from the clinic on thursday afternoon. She was bright and happy to be home. She could do little more han raise her head....but she was happy. The medication didn't seem to be helping her make any big improvements. I just couldn't put her down when she was so excited to see me, ate up her food and was able to "go" on her own. I gave her several massages each day, did physical therapy on her, bending and stretching her legs and fed her boiled hamburger and that cheap moist dog food she loved so much (that is horrible for their health!). We flipped her from side to side and up on her chest. Hannah got kisses from her and giggled until she got the hick-ups. Yesterday evening I think she started to go downhill. If she couldn't see me she'd cry. She had to have constant attention or she'd start to stress. This afternoon I took her to see a board vertified canine neurologist. After going over her films and doing a physical exam it was determined she had a 50/50 chance of getting better with surgery...$4500. He told me no medicine was going to make her better....time would not either. As far as he could tell (without an MRI) she either ruptured those two disks or had a spinal inpingement due to a tumor. Because of the fact she had become more neurological (excessive barking and head twitching) I made the decision to stop her pain. She was put to sleep at 5pm this evening. 
Jazz was the best dog I could have ever asked for. She was wonderful with Hannah, fantastic around the horses and was 100% MY dog. She was my travel companion, my protecter, my running buddy and sometimes even my pillow. She gave the best doggie kisses too.
I'm going to miss her terribly. The house seems too quiet without her here. I've already caught myself looking to let her out to potty.....at night it's always, "come on Jazz, let's go to bed...." and off we went. I know the pain will subside but for now.....I just want to remember my friend.....
3 comments:
Sorry to hear that Jen. It is very sad, Jazz was an awesome dog.
I agree. Very sad. I think you made the right decision, though. Hang in there.
Jen, I'm so sorry to hear this, but Jazz is in a better place now. I know it's doesn't help much. Jingles and hugs for you and your family.
Julie
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