just needed to get this out

sheridanwands · 02-22-2010, 07:47 PM

at the end of october 09' i adopted orion.what a best friend.in december he seemed uncomfortable and was not tolerating the kids.i took him to my vet.the vet says he has degenerative myleology.he was prescribed a steroid and muscle relaxer.i was told that they just treat symptoms with this disease.now we are in february and he is profoundly inactive.i will not let him suffer.guess i just wanted to vent.i know life is not fair but this sucks,but i feel lucky to have know his companionship at all.sorry

**MaggieRoseLee** · 02-22-2010, 08:00 PM

Feel so bad for you. Were the meds able to help at all? Not sure if others would have suggestions/recommendation in the health forum.

But if it really is too late, I'm sure you'll do the right thing for you Orion.

sheridanwands · 02-22-2010, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MaggieRoseLee

Feel so bad for you. Were the meds able to help at all? Not sure if others would have suggestions/recommendation in the health forum.

But if it really is too late, I'm sure you'll do the right thing for you Orion.

they helped but we are headed there,love him.thanks maggie.

georgiapeach717 · 02-22-2010, 08:57 PM

so very sad for you.

I hate coming to this area of the board and usually leave in tears. Today is no exception. Lots of love.

HeidiW · 02-22-2010, 09:05 PM

I am sorry your boy is ill, you gave him happiness for the time you had.

doggiedad · 02-22-2010, 10:49 PM

sheridanwands,

you brought each other happiness and that lasts forever.

LisaT · 02-23-2010, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by sheridanwands

at the end of october 09' i adopted orion.what a best friend.in december he seemed uncomfortable and was not tolerating the kids.i took him to my vet.the vet says he has degenerative myleology.he was prescribed a steroid and muscle relaxer.i was told that they just treat symptoms with this disease.now we are in february and he is profoundly inactive.i will not let him suffer.guess i just wanted to vent.i know life is not fair but this sucks,but i feel lucky to have know his companionship at all.sorry

I'm so sorry.

How sure was the vet that this is DM?

sheridanwands · 02-23-2010, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by LisaT

I'm so sorry.

How sure was the vet that this is DM?

the vet is the best vet around,and i also researched it. pretty sure their diagnosis is spot on.thanks to you all for the love and kind words.

DorianGrayFFM · 02-23-2010, 07:40 AM

Really sorry to hear about Orion.

Judykaye · 02-23-2010, 11:08 AM

We lost our beloved Kayla to DM and it was a tough thing to watch. But our vet said that she was not in any pain at all, that is what kept us going...I am so sorry for you. We were lucky, Kayla made it nearly 2 yrs. from diagnosis...I am sending you prayers to be strong. Judy

02-22-2010, 07:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
sheridanwands New Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SOUTHERN,N.J. Posts: 24	just needed to get this out at the end of october 09' i adopted orion.what a best friend.in december he seemed uncomfortable and was not tolerating the kids.i took him to my vet.the vet says he has degenerative myleology.he was prescribed a steroid and muscle relaxer.i was told that they just treat symptoms with this disease.now we are in february and he is profoundly inactive.i will not let him suffer.guess i just wanted to vent.i know life is not fair but this sucks,but i feel lucky to have know his companionship at all.sorry

02-22-2010, 08:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
MaggieRoseLee The Agility Rocks! Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bushkill, PA (The Poconos!) Posts: 22,215	degenerative myleology Feel so bad for you. Were the meds able to help at all? Not sure if others would have suggestions/recommendation in the health forum. But if it really is too late, I'm sure you'll do the right thing for you Orion. __________________ MACH2 Bretta Lee Wildhaus CGC TC TQX Glory B Wildhaus NA, NJ, NF + LOL (still) "*Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much." - Oscar Wilde*

02-22-2010, 08:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
georgiapeach717 Master Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: N. GA Posts: 785	so very sad for you. I hate coming to this area of the board and usually leave in tears. Today is no exception. Lots of love. __________________ ~Robin~ Proud Mommy to Clover 11/26/09 as well as not so furry babies, Christopher (5) and Laci (2) http://mygsdclover.blogspot.com/

02-22-2010, 09:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
HeidiW Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 3,141	I am sorry your boy is ill, you gave him happiness for the time you had. __________________ Heidi, human mom to Daisy, 6 yr JRT Bella, 3 yr GSD Bo, 2 yr GSD Rest in Peace, Kasey, GSD Shelter 8/96-12/07 at the Bridge Patches, CS Shelter 4/93-4/05 at the Bridge Keisha, GSD 12/87-10/96 at the Bridge Tarsha, GSD my sweet 16 BD at the Bridge

02-22-2010, 10:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
doggiedad Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jenkintown,Pa. Posts: 9,853	sheridanwands, you brought each other happiness and that lasts forever. __________________ "Life Without A Dog Is A Life Unfulfilled"

02-23-2010, 07:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
DorianGrayFFM Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NORCAL Posts: 151	Really sorry to hear about Orion. __________________ "Zeus" aka Zant v.H. Tyson (European Showline GSD born Feb 18, 2009)

02-23-2010, 11:08 AM	#10 (permalink)
Judykaye Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 202	We lost our beloved Kayla to DM and it was a tough thing to watch. But our vet said that she was not in any pain at all, that is what kept us going...I am so sorry for you. We were lucky, Kayla made it nearly 2 yrs. from diagnosis...I am sending you prayers to be strong. Judy

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