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Cragman
Trad climber
June Lake, California....via the Damascus Road
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Topic Author's Original Post - Jan 22, 2013 - 09:58am PT
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It appears our dear boy Cush had a stroke or some similar event last night....he is mostly comatose now and comfortable....us.....not so much.
Anyone go through this?
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Jan 22, 2013 - 10:01am PT
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Sorry to hear this Dean.
We know that no creature gets to get out of here alive, but that doesn't make it any easier for the kids, or even us.
Best of luck.
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philo
Trad climber
Is that light the end of the tunnel or a train?
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Jan 22, 2013 - 10:05am PT
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Oh my god Cragman that is awful. My heart aches for you all. Is there anything any of us can do to help? Or is this a wait and see situation?
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philo
Trad climber
Is that light the end of the tunnel or a train?
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Jan 22, 2013 - 10:17am PT
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Right now, for me at least, this is the most significant thread on ST.
Good luck man.
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
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Jan 22, 2013 - 10:21am PT
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You may have a 24 hour vet in your area,but of course now it is just another 2 hours before your regular one is available.
"Doctor knows best."
I am sorry to know your family is suffering and that your beloved companion has taken ill.
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zBrown
Ice climber
chingadero de chula vista
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Jan 22, 2013 - 10:21am PT
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My mom's dog had a knock down stroke. We hand fed her for a couple days and she rebounded pretty well. She limped thereafter but was doing OK, until after a few months she had another and we had to put her down. I don't know whether there any meds that might have helped. Sorry to hear about yours.
Just reread your OP, hang in there, a big stroke can take at least a couple of days to rebound from. We gave Trinka chicken soup by hand (nutrients and fluids).
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mitchy
Trad climber
new england
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Jan 22, 2013 - 10:54am PT
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Lost a dog to cancer 4yrs. ago, had him for 11 yrs. I still see him from time to time in my dreams. Best wishes to you and your dog.
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Wade Icey
Trad climber
www.alohashirtrescue.com
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Jan 22, 2013 - 11:06am PT
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Very sorry Dean. Hope for the best outcome.
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apogee
climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
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Jan 22, 2013 - 11:09am PT
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That's awful. Best wishes to your pup & everybody else who loves him.
I was talking with a friend recently whose older dog had a brain stem stroke...the way it presented seemed especially dire...one vet said that prednisone was typical therapy, but only about 20% seem to respond positively. Luckily for all, their dog was part of that small percent...she's an old girl, so they know what's around the corner, and are making the most of every moment until then.
I swear, losing a pet can be more decimating than most humans.
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Jan 22, 2013 - 11:11am PT
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Cragman, Dang, so sorry to hear this news (-;...
Hoping for a turnaround.
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Leggs
Sport climber
Home away from Home
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Jan 22, 2013 - 11:12am PT
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You know my thoughts are with you...
~peace and hugs
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ydpl8s
Trad climber
Santa Monica, California
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Jan 22, 2013 - 11:21am PT
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I had a best friend (Purwanto) that was about the same size and color of your boy, though he was a Heinz 57 breed. He went through a period of losing his hind legs and then he'd come back strong with no seeming effects. I (and the vet) thought he had hip displasia(sp?) in the beginning. Then one morning he couldn't get up at all. I took him to the Vet and they found a large tumor pressing on his spine. They said that when it was smaller, it probably would press on it sometimes and then not, which was the reason he seemed to have problems and then totally "get better".
He was my only true friend when I was going through a heart wrenching divorce that tore up my family. It was too late by then and I had to say goodbye. I called my boss and told him that I couldn't come in that day. He said "it's only a dog!"
I don't work for those guys anymore.
Wishing you and Cush the best.
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Gene
climber
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Jan 22, 2013 - 11:25am PT
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Sniff gave us a few scares starting about 10 years before she finally left us at age 17 to chase rabbits through celestial fields of clover. Wishing your buddy a great outcome.
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Capt.
climber
some eastside hovel
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Jan 22, 2013 - 11:28am PT
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Sounds similar to what happened with my canine last year.He unfortunately did not rebound.He was also 14 years old and was showing it before his stroke issue.I'm really hoping for the best here.Your dogs got some more trompin' to do.I think just keep doin' what yer doin'.He knows yer there.Positive vibes being sent from the OV.
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10b4me
Boulder climber
Somewhere on 395
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Jan 22, 2013 - 11:33am PT
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So sorry Dean. Just lost my best friend of thirteen years two weeks ago.
What are the symptoms?
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ydpl8s
Trad climber
Santa Monica, California
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Jan 22, 2013 - 11:33am PT
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Yeah Ron, the Vet said that if we'd caught it sooner, the tumor could probably have been removed fairly easily. As it was, it was too emeshed with the cord to have the probability of a good outcome.
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Jan 22, 2013 - 11:35am PT
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It's actually good that your family is there Dean.
All for one you know.
Prop each other up, and keep talking to Cush.
You know what they say about patients under full anesthesia being fully aware.....
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neversummer
Trad climber
30 mins. from suicide USA
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Jan 22, 2013 - 11:43am PT
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Fingers crossed...
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Jan 22, 2013 - 11:47am PT
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Hoping you can have a vet come to your home. If available it is a bit more $, but it's worth it.
I'm really sorry. This is not the sort of thing one gets over ever. :(
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10b4me
Boulder climber
Somewhere on 395
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Jan 22, 2013 - 11:54am PT
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I'm really sorry. This is not the sort of thing one gets over ever. :(
So true
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