In memory of Pepper

[snoops]

We lost our sweet, sweet neppy today. He was a black and white Shih Tzu.

His liver disease was so advanced that he couldn't eat or even stand for a significant period of time by himself. His liver function tests came back 20 times what they should have been, and his skin and eyes were jaundiced. We were set to do a biopsy to figure out if it was cancer, but the vet told us that his liver disease was so advanced, that even if it wasn't cancer, we'd be facing the decision to put him to sleep in a week or two at best. My husband and I didn't think it would be fair to him to have to go through the stress of an operation, and recover, just to have to be put to sleep, or be poisoned to death by the toxins building up in his body. I held him in my arms as she gave him the intravenous injections. It was the hardest thing I've ever done in my life. I don't know how we'll ever get over it. I'm not even sure I can forgive myself for it, but then again, would it have been right to have him suffer? I don't know how people make these awful decisions.

[KittyGurl823]

Awww Snoops, I am so very sorry. This story brought me to tears.. I was hoping that little Pepper would start eating again and get better, I was so sad to see this. As hard as this is to hear, just know that he is not suffering now and you gave him a wonderful, happy life. I don't think anyone ever gets over it, you will always love him and he is always going to be very important part of you and your families lives. I know this is very difficult for you, and thats what we are all here for, to talk. We are all here for you, Snoops. ((hugs))

[snoops]

Thanks so much for the kind words. I really appreciate the support I have gotten from you.

*hugs*
danni

[Arabianhorses]

I'm so sorry about Neppy, snoops. He'll say in your heart forever, though, never forgotten. Remember, he's not really gone. He still lives on...:)