One Shan

Regal

Our 8 year old beautiful Great Dane Pru was taken to the emergency vet hospital locally last night around 8pm, with the help of a great friend we were able to carry her in a blanket to the car. I came home after work (Jay was away for business) and she was unable to lift her self to stand. We were told about 10 months ago that she had hip dysplasia and that this day would come, but not this soon.

After a series of tests to rule out possible causes it is most likely to be Wobblers Disease. which is malformation of the vertebrae near or at the neck and affects the spinal column, thus restricting nerves and causing neurological problems. There is a test to determine if in fact it is Wobblers, but that test is $2000 and if it was determined to be Wobblers, the surgery would be an additional $6000 or more. She is currently comfortable resting and has been receiving medication all day as well as steroids to reduce the inflammation and swelling.

We are torn up with sadness and very hurt with this sudden decline in her health, but given her age, the further monetary obligation, and our home being on the 5th floor we will most likely need to let her go.

Jay will arrive home sometime tomorrow and will go right to the hospital to see her for a few hours and we will decide what is best for her.

Thank you and Pru thanks you for all your love over the years.  We LOVE HER VERY MUCH and will miss her oh so much! I know everyone says this- but she is a very sweet and wonderful dog.

Shan and Jay

added July 11th:   Jays facebook status:  ”At 6:55 pm we said goodbye to our best girl as she slipped quietly and peacefully away in my arms. We will never forget your Pru. You were our heart.”   Here is a link to a slide show Jay made.

Pru 2001-2009