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Dr Finlay Has Had a CVA -U/D 13th August
- Thread starter Jack's-Jane
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clutterydrawer
Wise Old Thumper
So sorry you're losing such a special boy Jane 
at least he spent his last months with the lovely Esther. Thinking of you. x x
at least he spent his last months with the lovely Esther. Thinking of you. x xbuttons&thumper
Mama Doe
Jane, sorry to hear this news. At least he is in the best place he can be, and his last moments will be with you and his fav bun.
I am glad your vet was able to reassure you that he is in no pain.
Take care of yourself,
x jess
I am glad your vet was able to reassure you that he is in no pain.
Take care of yourself,
x jess
LuceMarbles
Mama Doe
Jane thinking of you, Dr F and Esther. What an understanding vet you have, all too often there is unecessary or futile intervention which detracts from the dignity there should be at this stage of life. I speak from experience.
Hope your last moments together are peaceful ones.
Liz
Hope your last moments together are peaceful ones.
LizJack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Dr Finlay is still eating and drinking. He has regained a little use of his back legs and the nystagmus has stopped. I was advised to administer a steroid injection to him during the night to reduce the inflammation in his CNS.
This appears to have worked but the effects are likelyto wear off over 48 hours. If more inflammation occurs then his severe neurological symptoms will return. But as we are taking things hour by hour we'll cross that bridge when/if we come to it.
I know Dr F wont get better and if he was 'suffering' I would have him PTS. But IMO ( and that of my trusted Vet ) PTS is to eliviate suffering, not hasten the natural dying process. We would not do it to a human and I dont think we should do it to an animal either.
This appears to have worked but the effects are likelyto wear off over 48 hours. If more inflammation occurs then his severe neurological symptoms will return. But as we are taking things hour by hour we'll cross that bridge when/if we come to it.
I know Dr F wont get better and if he was 'suffering' I would have him PTS. But IMO ( and that of my trusted Vet ) PTS is to eliviate suffering, not hasten the natural dying process. We would not do it to a human and I dont think we should do it to an animal either.
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completly agree that pts is only to stop an animal suffering. so if he isnt andyou can tell then that is the best thing by him x
joey&bugys 2007
Mama Doe
I'm glad Dr Finlay is still with you, I agree that if he isn't suffering PTS isn't an option. He should enjoy the time he has left with you and his Esther.
Sending loads of vibes and gentle nose rubs to him
Sending loads of vibes and gentle nose rubs to him
LuceMarbles
Mama Doe
I couldn't agree more with you Jane. Keep taking each hour as it comes, savouring each moment. Sending peaceful pain free vibes to Dr F.
bunny babe
Wise Old Thumper
I'm glad he is still comfortable and hope he can spend his remaining time being doted on by his wife and you.
Hoping for a miraculous recovery for the lovely gent.
Hoping for a miraculous recovery for the lovely gent.
FriskyClover
Warren Veteran
Lots of peaceful vibes for him. He's a lucky bunny to have you Jane to care for him.
FC xx
FC xx
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
The effects of the steroid injection are still helping and Dr Finlay is able to get himself about now. He still has lots of abnormal neurological symptoms but for tonight he is doing OK for an 11+ year old Bun who has had a stroke
The Duchess
Wise Old Thumper
Awh Jane, the pictures of him and his good woman are wonderful. He does look like he's feeling okay with life doesn't he.
Sending lots of vibes their way.
Helen x
Sending lots of vibes their way.
Helen x
