I need your prayers

[Fred Bear]

My dog Bonnie is currently at the vet for her 2nd night. She got sick about a week ago and I thought it was just a bug. I took her to the vet Friday and the blood work came back that her pancreas, liver and bladder was failing. The vet wanted to keep her for a couple of days on IV fluids to give her organs time to rest. Shes my best hunting buddy. I retired her a few years back because of her age. Shes 14 this month. Man, she could run a rabbit in her day.
I hope that she pulls through this. I know that she is old but I'm not ready to loose my friend. Your thoughts are appreciated.

[Merimac]

Fred PM headed your way.

[NEMichsportsman]

Hope things work out ok. Prayers sent.

[MIoutdoorsjunkie]

Ahhhh... Terrible news... Hope everything works out.

[FREEPOP]

I too had Bonnie Beagle, she was a very devoted hunting companion.

Best wishes to you both.

[Socks]

Good thoughts/mojo sent your way!

[Fred Bear]

thanks, guys. The Vet let me bring her home today. She seems to be doing better. I'll know how the follow up blood work is in the morning.

[Harley]

Prayers sent your way....I hope she continues to improve!

[quakattic]

prayers are with you....remember the great times you had together...this is the hardest thing you will do...I've done it once...we always forget that when we get these guys they give us years of joy and one bad day...my heart goes out to you!

[N M Mechanical]

hopefully the reports of goodnews are to come

[NEMichsportsman]

So far- so good!

I hope we will be hearing good news soon, she deserves a couple more years of retirement!!

[milmo1]

prayers sent. Hope she recovers fully.

[ishot3bucks]

They are family...are prayers are with you!!

[Rudi's Dad]

At 14 that dog is like a 90 yr old person. Think about quality of life issues and such.
Good luck with your hunting partner.

[Tecumseh]

Good thoughts and hopes sent your way.

[Fred Bear]

At 14 that dog is like a 90 yr old person. Think about quality of life issues and such.
Good luck with your hunting partner.
I ALWAYS consider that. Her quality has not suffered yet. She hangs out with me all day.

the vet called today with the new blood work and there has been improvement. He put her on a strict diet of chicken and rice and he told me no more venison. Her and I commonly ate venison together. He might want to do some more blood work in a week. thanks guys! so far so good.

[Fred Bear]

here is her pic. a few years back. Thats me in the middle.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y142/cooterbrownstavern/rabbithunters.jpg

[I'm with Brandy]

I haven't been rabbit hunting in years. She looks like a great hunting partner. Hope she keeps up the recovery.

[J-Lee]

Glad she is doing better, wishing you both the best.

[Fred Bear]

she is still doing OK. I hope the diet continues to work.

[NEMichsportsman]

Glad to hear that...I was hoping that was the case!

[Frantz]

Glad to hear things are better for your dog Fred. Thansk for sharing her pic with us.

[rfrf]

My prayers are with you. Good Luck !

Reddy Freddy

[Tail Feather]

I just lost a hunting partner 3 weeks ago. I know what it is like when they have to stay at the vet. I sure hope yours is doing well!!!!

[Fred Bear]

I am so sorry for your loss.

she's doing OK for now. Better but I know not 100%. I dont think she is in any pain. The doc has her on a strict chicken and rice diet. I think that is helping her digestive system.

Her quality of life is still good. She loves just being with me. She does miss hunting though. Every time she sees me get in camo she gets all giddy wagging her tail like she thinks shes going hunting. It's almost as if she asks me "did you get anything?" when I get back.

[snowman11]

At 14 that dog is like a 90 yr old person. Think about quality of life issues and such.
Good luck with your hunting partner.

If a beagle at 14 is equal to 90, I've known beagles that have lived to well over 150 years old. They are resilient little dogs with a heart of gold.

BTW...She's a good lookin dog. I love the stocky Michigan hunting body.

I work with dogs on a daily basis that have failing organs. It's not as dramatic as the words sound. Just keep her on the diet (no fatty snacks!) and make sure she's well hydrated....the liver is a VERY resilient organ and you've just gotta keep the pancreas happy with the diet. I thought for sure I was losing my beagle two months ago when his liver values were reallly bad. He just came back within normal limits two weeks ago. I'm interested to see the results from this morning tomorrow.

[Fred Bear]

Just an update. She is still doing good. She has lost a bunch of weight on her diet. But seems to be OK. She wont eat until I get up in the morn. Her and I hang out all day. She HAS to be outside with me and the cold gets to her. I make her wear a sweater. I never thought I would be dressing a dog. She is a sweet heart. I'm gunna take good care of her. Thanks for the prayers guys. I really thought I was gunna loose her when I started this thread. I try and keep her as comfortable and happy as I can. I dread the day I loose her.

[eddiejohn4]

To be loved as much as you love your hunting partner is a grand thing. no matter what happens she has had a great life.:)

[N M Mechanical]

It is good to hear that everything is turning out ok.

[FindTheBird]

Super news!

[Fred Bear]

Just an update guys. Bonnie has been doing good. That is until recently. She developed a funny head shake that would knock her over sometimes. I took her to the Vet and he thought she may have fell and damaged a nerve at the base of her scull. Well, 2 days went by and it has gotten much worse. The Vet seems to think she has a tumor of some kind pressing on a nerve. I'm keeping a close eye on her. Shes gunna have to go to the Memorial day cook out with me. I'm worried for her once again.:(

[Fred Bear]

another update guys, she is failing fast. Her muscle structure is bad. I am reassured from the vet she is not in pain. I spend all day with her. I know her days are numbered. Boy its hard to loose such a good friend. her and I have spent so many days hunting and just hanging together.

[Tecumseh]

At least she is not in pain. Good luck.

[rfrf]

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Good Luck !

rfrf

[Socks]

Good luck!

[The Greenhorn]

Prayer sent. Very sorry.

[milmo1]

Sorry to hear of her decline.

[Fred Bear]

Bonnie lost her battle today guys. I'm sorry to say.
The cancer was just too much. She died with her whole family, including her son by her side. I am deeply saddened.
Although I knew this was inevitable I never believed it. I miss her so bad already.
Thanks for your thoughts and prayers

Rest in peace Bonnie girl.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y142/cooterbrownstavern/dogs/100_0160.jpg

[Bonz 54]

Sorry to hear Bonnie lost her battle. Cancer is a hard foe to defeat for anyone, especially ones with some years on them. FRANK

[NEMichsportsman]

Sorry to hear the bad news. Condolences from my crew.

At least the two of you were able to spend a few more good months after doing poorly last fall. After that many years you must have a ton of great memories...

[N M Mechanical]

Condolences from my family to yours

[milmo1]

Sorry to hear of the loss.

[wirehair]

Rest in Peace Bonnie.

[Firemedic]

Rest in Peace Bonnie. Thoughts and condolences for me and the pups........