I am well. However, Bradley my steadfast and loyal companion of the past 12 years is not. It has all happened so quickly. Bleeding from the nose the night before last, vets for blood test yesterday morning - deteriorating rapidly.
The bloods showed that his platelets are almost none existent and his blood clotting ability is almost wiped out. The result is bleeding - nose, gums and internal - extent not known - but confirmed today by the passing of much blood. A vicious circle.
He has now had 3 lots of steroids to suppress his immune system (stop it from destroying itself), and the next 24 - 48 hours are critical - the vet has said he ma
y not make 
the night.
We (the vet and I) have decided it is best if he stays here tonight - he could go to the vets and be put on a drip, but he will stress at being caged at the vets and i do not wish him to die alone in a cage. We will review the situation (God willing) in the morning.
The vet has prepared me for the worst and I know what signs to expect. He is not in any distress or obvious pain and i am reassured that he is unlikely to be. Quite simply he could just have a massive bleed, collapse... and die. I am so, so, sad - if you have a dog then you will understand - if you don't, then you won't. He is so much more than a dog to me. He is 'my boy'.
The bloods showed that his platelets are almost none existent and his blood clotting ability is almost wiped out. The result is bleeding - nose, gums and internal - extent not known - but confirmed today by the passing of much blood. A vicious circle.
He has now had 3 lots of steroids to suppress his immune system (stop it from destroying itself), and the next 24 - 48 hours are critical - the vet has said he ma
y not make 
the night.We (the vet and I) have decided it is best if he stays here tonight - he could go to the vets and be put on a drip, but he will stress at being caged at the vets and i do not wish him to die alone in a cage. We will review the situation (God willing) in the morning.
The vet has prepared me for the worst and I know what signs to expect. He is not in any distress or obvious pain and i am reassured that he is unlikely to be. Quite simply he could just have a massive bleed, collapse... and die. I am so, so, sad - if you have a dog then you will understand - if you don't, then you won't. He is so much more than a dog to me. He is 'my boy'.
Please send positive thoughts, cross your fingers and say your prayers. The worst is unthinkable, quite simply I would be totally heartbroken.
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