On Sunday evening we noticed Bella had some swelling on her front leg and paw -
on Monday morning I arrived at the vets without an appointment and was happy to wait until they could see her. She had a high temp and lots of fluid on her leg - tablets and medicine for 5 days to be given with food - sadly Bella didn't want any food or water -I syringe feed her with both so that I could medicate her.
Things didn't get any better on Tuesday and she almost staggered about , her back legs wobbly. I tried again with the syringe feeding and on Wednesday morning she was unresponsive- her eyes almost closed and no strength in her back legs. So back to the vet who was very concerned- bloods tests showed concern on every level - kidneys- liver - low temp- blood count very bad - everything listed was very bad - Bella just laid there, she made no attempt to move or do anything as she was checked over- the vet tried to stand her up and she just collapsed in a heap on the floor. She was put to sleep as there was nothing the vet could do .I am devastated she has gone
Animals are very good at being quiet and not showing signs of illness- We were at the vets in April to get yearly vaccinations done - was she ill then or this something that has happened very quickly. There will be no pets for us ever again , I can not go through this heartbreak and sadness - the house seemed empty today, no little patter of feet coming into the bathroom with me and no hot water bottle to keep me snug at night.
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