Saying goodbye to your best friend

blueinsa said:
This time last Saturday, our oldest miniature dachshund Peppa suddenly lost use of her back legs due to what we think is IVDD, a common issue with the breed. She was still bright and seemingly not in too much pain and with the right pain medication and strict crate rest over a 6-8 week period, it is possible for them to recover in between 30-80% of cases in dogs her age (9) and with the level of paralysis she suffered, grade 3/4 out of 5.

Sadly this week things have got worse to the point she is now almost completely paralysed it seems and is obviously in pain despite the meds.

We are devastated but this morning we will have to say goodbye to her. She has been a magnificent friend to us as a family. She was bought as my support dog at a time when I was suffering through a bad mental health period and she was always there for me. A more gentle girl you would be hard pressed to find and whoever came across her, instantly fell in love with her due to her nature.

Sorry for unloading this on here about my dog.

We love you Peppa and always will x
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Sorry to hear that mate. Certainly are man’s best friend.
 
malg said:
Had 7 of them and have decided to downgrade to Boston's. I'm getting older and don't have the time to put into a Boxer. Best dogs in my opinion.
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Have kids so can leave them put the time in as they're mental about the dogs, collie and an English bulldog at the moment.
 
blueinsa said:
This time last Saturday, our oldest miniature dachshund Peppa suddenly lost use of her back legs due to what we think is IVDD, a common issue with the breed. She was still bright and seemingly not in too much pain and with the right pain medication and strict crate rest over a 6-8 week period, it is possible for them to recover in between 30-80% of cases in dogs her age (9) and with the level of paralysis she suffered, grade 3/4 out of 5.

Sadly this week things have got worse to the point she is now almost completely paralysed it seems and is obviously in pain despite the meds.

We are devastated but this morning we will have to say goodbye to her. She has been a magnificent friend to us as a family. She was bought as my support dog at a time when I was suffering through a bad mental health period and she was always there for me. A more gentle girl you would be hard pressed to find and whoever came across her, instantly fell in love with her due to her nature.

Sorry for unloading this on here about my dog.

We love you Peppa and always will x
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Feel for you pal lost my best friend early in the year and it broke me , just remember all the good times you had
 
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