Lessons of Recovery: The Night My Dog Almost Died #61
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- In 2012, my dog Encore almost died. I’m sharing her story with you, and the six incredibly valuable lessons learned from Encore’s near-death experience and recovery. In the episode you'll hear:
• Why Encore became my puppy and her early life with me.
• The signs we started noticing from when she was around 5 years old.
• When her neurological symptoms became more apparent.
• About Encore’s seizure, and the night she almost died.
• Knowing your critical care solution for your dog.
• Why to talk to your dog every day.
• The reason you need a baseline of skills for your dog.
• What happened with Encore’s immune system.
• About looking to alternative modalities.
• The importance of appreciating each and every day.
• My initial thoughts on the longevity of dogs.
Resources:
Blog Post: Prayers for Encore -
susangarrettdogagility.com/20...
Blog Post: Answered Prayers -
susangarrettdogagility.com/20...
Blog Post: Encore on the Road to Recovery -
susangarrettdogagility.com/20...
Blog Post: Encore’s Rehab . . . A Week at Home! -
susangarrettdogagility.com/20...
Blog Post: Your Dog Recovering From Severe Trauma . . . Is There A Baseline? -
susangarrettdogagility.com/20...
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I am in tears listening to this. I went through a similar situation with my first Doberman, Zeus. I got an extra 18 months with him after he was diagnosed with DCM in March of 2020. I will be forever grateful to the vets who helped him along the way. ❤
Brought tears to my eyes. The quote of "I just want you for one more day" is so raw and I'm sad that I resonate with it. Unfortunately our last two german shepherd's both had very tragic deaths. Shadow passed at 8 from what we assume was cancer, we didn't know about it until she started showing symptoms and about a week later she passed. The second, Koda, was still a puppy when she became ill with an unknown illness. She went into respiratory distress which turned into respiratory failure in the ER. Ever since we lost them i have made it my mission to make sure our 3 current dogs know exactly how special they are to me and how much they are loved.
Pet insurance has 100% saved our butts more than a few times. Thank you so much for telling Encore's story.
Happy late 17th (and i think 18th?) birthday Encore!
You are a wonderful dog parent. This made me cry. I lost my boy last year after an 8 month battle with hemangiosarcoma. Life long health problems and a Vet telling me he wouldn't make it to age 3. He almost made it to 12. Everyday was a gift but especially the last 8 months of his life. Thank you so much for sharing.
Tears in my eyes.... This SO reminds me of my Sweet Sweep. She was diagnosed with an inoperable spindle cell tumor late in her 14th year. We were devastated and promised her daily we would support her. Daily we told her how much we loved her and how super special she was. She passed, peacefully in my arms, in her 16th year. We were more than grateful for every moment with her. She will be forever in our hearts. I tell my new boy (4 years old and a rescue) how special is is to me every day. You never know how long you have...
I want to thank you for making self awareness of finances the #1 lesson. As a veterinarian, I observe that most pet owners have no idea what veterinary care can cost if there are any issues (for some even if there aren't issues). It is heart breaking when there is not even a rough plan in place for emergency care. I also appreciate that you said "when" something goes wrong. Eventually something will go wrong. My last dog was a Great Dane. I adopted her at 1 year old and told her she had to live to 6 years old because anything less than 5 years would be unacceptable. At 8 years old she got a fever of unknown origin and refused to eat for nearly 4 days. We did all kinds of diagnostics to try to find the cause of the fever and had her on antibiotics and steroids. I had literally called a colleague to euthanize her on the 4th day when I couldn't tolerate shoving food meatballs into her any further. She looked at me with this sad look that really communicated "no more." Just 1 hour after that phone call she got up and drank some water on her own. Then she ate some food when offered. It was like a miracle. She lived to 11 years old and I was so grateful for every day I got after her 8 year old scare. When I lost her in 2020 a big part of me went with her. I know it's not 20 years, but 11 years for a Dane is exceptional. Thank you for promoting preparation and expense associated with veterinary medical care and sharing your challenges and the lessons they taught you.
Thank you for that.. We are fighting for 6 months now, after heart attack of my 11 y.o. border collie, my first dog. She is around me always, since I was 14 years old.. I can't imagine, she will not be there once for me. We have a pet insurance for my younger dog, but a few years before I have no idea that exist anything like the pet insurance. No matter, we would pay almost anything if my older sweetie need it. But also I hope one day, I will be ready to recognise the end. I am afraid of myself to be selfish with not sending her across the rainbow bridge. Hope I will be strong enough. And there I am, I am baking a cookies for my girls and crying.. But it's a part of our journey with dogs... Wish to all of you tu be there for them always!
Such valuable wise advice!!!! Thank You Susan! Encore is such a wonderful fur bestie!
Happiest 17th Birthday to Encore!! Beautiful and touching story!! I have never heard of a Osteopath before....very informative! I am a big believer in trying alternative medicine and it's so good to hear that there are just as many options for our dogs too!! I also believe our connection and relationship built on love, confidence, and trust also goes a super long way and talking to our dogs and loving on them every single day! I lost my 12.5 year old Doberman suddenly a couple of months ago so I definitely agree to appreciate every moment they are with us because we never know when it could be our last!! Can't wait for your next podcast on longevity!!
Needed a tissue alert for this one. Loved listening to it. Most of my dogs have lived until 17-18 years. Looking forward to listening to your take on contributing factors. Thanks for including all forms of treatment available for our dogs/pets. I have used both for the last few decades.
Susan, I loved this podcast. I knew the story about your wonderful girl, Encore. I know what it’s like to go through such scary situations with our dogs. We went through a health scare with our golden in 2017. We were at the National Specialty in Maryland, when our boy lost the use of his back legs. Luckily we met with Chris Zink, who was there, and she did an evaluation of his symptoms. It was a spinal nerve injury, so she referred us to V.O.S.M., so we went home, and came back a week later, and he had spinal surgery. He was twelve years old at the time, and recovered completely.
Im new to your channel but I enjoy every bit of it. Love the story of Anchor. I'm learning to love my dogs more than I did before. Thank you. God bless.
I have a video record of my dog doing certain things that we update on her birthday... So I can check for injuries etc.
This is such a wise episode
Great idea Marea, doing it on their birthday!
Thanks for this video. I have a 12 year old mixed golden retriever, husky, collie mix who is showing cognitive issues and weakness in her back legs. I've made numerous changes to her diet and routine that have helped some but I regret not doing all these things much sooner. Then again, I had no idea what helps our aging dogs remain mentally and physically healthy. And I'm still trying to figure it out. I haven't found any veterinarians that are helpful either. As for dog insurance, I always thought it was so restrictive in coverage that it wasn't helpful.
Amazing story. My old girl will be 16 in February, she has mobility issue with one of her back leg as it was getting worst I bought rugs to put all around the house (laminate flooring) amazing the difference. She does not hear or see much anymore, she still eats like there is no tomorrow! She has always been a very active dog, have had a very balance diet and a stress free life. When she was 12 I decided to get another Golden to help the transition for my autistic son in case something happen to our girl. The puppy arrival brought back years to our girl, playing, running and telling the puppy when that was enough, she was a yearling again :) Moving oversea took a bit of a toll with her but I am counting my blessings for her still being with us. You should have seen her look when puppy Hector arrived a few months ago! Both my Youngs respect her, she is and always will be the queen of the house. Each day is a bonus.
Happy Birthday Encore!
❤️❤️❤️Give him a good bum scratch from his Auntie Susan
@@RaptorsGirl I will!
I think happiness and fulfillment in their lives and in their relationships with their main person are the keys to your dogs' longevity, As for Encore her recovery is truly inspiring!
Susan every episode gets better and better! Can't wait for the next one ❤️
Susan, I recently thought of Encore for days when my 4yo had acute liver failure. Thinking of your story gave me hope in those dark times. Although we never identified a specific cause, my girl's numbers have improved to normal and she seems to be getting back to normal. Thank you for giving us hope and possibility,
Sending prayers to you and your girl Jennifer ❤️❤️❤️
Happy Birthday Encore and so sad you had to go through this. 😭😭❤❤❤❤ You have a Great and Wonderful Mommy who did everything right so you are still going strong. GOD BLESS and had to watch a second time for was driving when first listening to it and was am crying for what we would do to make are babies keep going. Truly Great information and gonna watch the next podcast. Susan, hope to God you don't have to experience that again but know you would do anything you can to help your babies again. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤⚘⚘⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I remember well the shock waves that went through the dog agility world as word got out about Encore’s medical emergency when it happened. It is still wonderful to hear how much she recovered and how well she has done all these years. We call them the “gravy years” after a serious medical event-“it’s all extra gravy after that”. ❤️🐾
Liz Dole, DVM
A role model and an amazing teacher to both humans and dogs. Thank you so much Susan for everything you do for us, the doggies AND the rest of us, the ones that don’t learn so fast, the humans. Thank you for sharing your story. I have a 1-year old BC boy here in the house that i have trained according to your teachings...still struggle with my greek temper sometimes but i don’t give up. Thank God you are there because his delicate nature would have never tolerated me before being educated by you. I am a scientist myself and what i love about your «way» is how everything is based in science and the dog’s nature. At the same time, that nature is part of all nature and we should never forget the raw and still not fully known power of that. A nature that we are also part of and share with the rest.
Have a nice day and i hope everybody in your pack is well.
Aspa
Do get in touch with Reva,s remedies on line. This woman has a great knowledge of dogs health .she is very intuitive.
I cried all the way thru this. I had a stray show up in my yard with neurological symptoms several yrs ago. Her neuro symptoms disappeared. She was blind in 1 eye although the pupil responded to light. She walked crooked so we found a chiropractor. She had to be treated for heartworms & then spayed. She had tremendous separation anxiety even though she seemed to have been a stray her entire life. I took her almost everywhere & she became my best friend. 14 months after she showed up, I noticed she was developing a pained expression a couple hours a day. Tests found nothing. Her neuro symptoms returned & increased. She developed what could have been small seizures or Idiopathic Head Tremors. We went to the university for an MRI & spinal tap. We discovered she'd been shot in the head with a shotgun & had pellets in her head with 1 lodged in the center of her brain. The location explained all of her symptoms. They were unable to do a spinal tap because they discovered her blood wasn't clotting properly. I spent weeks sleeping on the floor with her all night as she was put on heavy duty antibiotics, seizure meds, & steroids. The antibiotics seemed to be working. Her neuro symptoms improved. But new symptoms quickly developed. And then she had a long grand mal seizure that was difficult to stop. Against the odds, she survived that & actually wanted to play a few days later carying her fav toy in her mouth. Until she crashed a few days after that. She had 1 of the strongest wills to live & enjoy life I've ever seen. She was incredibly gentle & cat, dog, & horse friendly. But we couldn't beat the bloods continuing ability to not clot & 18 months after she arrived & changed my life, I had to let her go. She was was only about 3.5 yrs old when she died.
So sorry for your loss @kamikaze, it's so hard when a dog leaves us. Thank you for sharing about your amazing girl with us, and the joy the you and she had together. Your love shines through with every word, and we're so grateful for you, you are making a difference.
What a lovely story and so please that encore is having her 17th birthday. But I must say the story made me cry. 💖
Love, love, LOVE this episode! This is your best yet and applies to all pet owners. Thank you so much for creating amazing content that will improve our lives and the lives of our pets! ❤
I will be interested to hear your conclusions. As a breeder for the last 20 years, I have found that the dogs I have kept from litters have outlived their litter mates and that they live considerably longer than the life expectancy of Labs.
I believe first and foremost that I’ve been lucky-but also willing to be lucky. I believe also that they live longer because of the intense diversity of our lives together yet the predictability of their lives. I never stop training them or providing them with opportunities for mental engagement but they always know stability. And they have their canine friends.
I think about longevity a lot and am eager to hear your observations.
I was in years just listening to this story and experience. Thank you for sharing the lessons you learnt Susan so we can have some baseline and plan if the worst ever happens. Here's hoping you never have to experience that again 💔❤️ love to Encore
Wonderful video, I couldn't agree more xxx
Another great podcast Susan, can’t wait to hear more! I had 2 Pomeranians (30 years ago) that lived to be 19 and 20...honestly now I cringe when I think of the diet I fed them! Others of my dogs lived to their teens, while my 2 Bullmastiffs only lived to about 6....so we never stop learning how to give them our best (that’s why we’re here listening,) and no matter what every day is a gift with them!
Susan, you are such a wonderful dog mom..it makes me want to cry knowing you had to go through this with Encore. Pet insurance is great advise. The advice to have a baseline of my dog's skill is something I never would have thought of. Thank you.
Your dogs are so well loved and cared for, they have fresh air and sunshine and healthy exercise and the joy in their lives!
They WANT to live forever!! Hugs!
You're an incredible and dedicated dog owner, thank you so much for sharing this story!
Right when you started I thought "I didn't know dogs could get Guinea worm", so it's incredible to find out that there's a similar work they can get!
Hello Dogs That happy new year 2021 and see you again.
Thanks for sharing this. I have learned so much from your podcasts!
❤️ Encore
So much good stuff in this episode! I don't know that I've ever set a specific dollar amount for our animals, each of which has had different issues over the years (the most recent being our 11 year old Aussie, Merlin, who started having seizures last May). I usually treat each one individually on where I am financially at that time and the prognosis/"return on investment." i.e. TPLO surgery on a 2 year old dog with an excellent prognosis vs extra-capsular suture stabilization for an older but still healthy dog, MRI for the Aussie to rule out a brain tumor (it wasn't, it was actually a tiny cerebral microbleed) giving us a better, clearer prognosis rather than just guessing at it or assuming. Thinking outside the box and looking to alternative therapies and modalities can be life changing for our animals - learn as much as you can to be a better advocate for your pets! Every day with my guys is a gift, and after 8 months of Merlin being depressed, lethargic and despite being on enough meds to knock out a clydesdale, still having seizures, to starting to wake up a be a dog again and nearly 2 months seizure free - so rewarding!!
Wow! What an amazing story!! Thanks for sharing this
This made me cry!!
What a story and life lesson. I do talk to my dog every day, actually she’s my “therapist” and the only one I really confide in. As I’m nearly 75 and she’s 4, I’m hoping we “ go out” together.
I didn't plan on crying today, but here I am. Looking into pet insurance asap.
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This made my eyes leak through the whole thing - We are struggling with our poor border collie had surgery at 14 months and we don't know what else to do.
I respectfully disagree with the hard fast number. The more you invest in treatment, the more likely you are to spend a little more. It never seems to be that it's $7,000 right up front or something like that. It's always well it's $1,500 now it's another thousand now it's another $500 now it's another $800 and the more you invest, the more likely you are to say well another $500, of course we want to throw a little more at since we've already invested $8,000. Anyway that was my experience with my dog with cancer who needed an amputation and lots of Cardiology and oncology services.