It's nearly 3 o'clock in the morning and I've just gotten home. Lucas's laryngeal paralysis was causing him to have breathing problems throughout Wednesday. With warmer temperatures, we kept him inside and he was given benedryl to calm him down a bit and help with his breathing. But I woke up before midnight hearing him wheezing to try and catch his breath. At the animal-emergency we were going to be given medications to help with any irritation of his vocal cords and a little sedative to calm him down and we would be on our way home. Unfortunately when they gave him the sedative, Lucas collapsed and was unable to breathe at all and he had to be intubated. I've left him there, sedated and on oxygen and later today they will try to wean him off everything to see if he'll be able to breathe on his own. I hope he will... I hope you'll send some good thoughts and prayers for him, he can really use them.
Dear Kim, my heart goes out to you and sweet Lucas. You have done everything you can for this darling boy. I'll be sending every loving thought to him today.
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I send all my love and good thoughts to Lucas! I hope he doesn't have to suffer and he has strengths to recover.
ReplyDeleteWe're sending our best wishes and prayers to Lucas. He's certainly been through the wars. Hope he improves.
ReplyDeleteXXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy
Dear sweet boy...fingers crossed here with good vibes speeding their way over to him.
ReplyDeleteKim, thoughts to you at this time,caring and sharing from NZ.,greetings from Jean
ReplyDeleteSending healing thoughts, and warm hugs of support your way...
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Judy
Lots of prayers for beautiful Lucas.
ReplyDeleteWe are pulling for you Lucas.
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I will be thinking of Lucas all day today and sending lots of prayers that he does well as they wean him off the oxygen. Please keep us posted, I am sure you are worn out so I hope you can get some rest today. Sending hugs and love to both of you!
ReplyDeleteSending lots of love and prayers Lucas' way - paws crossed for better new today. Take care of yourself too Kim.
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Nadine & goldens Neeli & Elle
Kim, my thoughts and prayers are with you today, as always.
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Lynn
Oh No Kim, how tragic, will surely say prayers for sweet Lucas, love and good thoughts.......Big Hugs Francine.
ReplyDeletePrayers for Lucas, you, and the rest of the pack. Our Emma had LP, and we had to manage her so carefully when the weather was hot. Even then, she'd have scary episodes ... but nothing as bad as what you are experiencing with Lucas this time.
ReplyDeleteAre you emotionally strong enough for yet another roller coaster ride Kim....
ReplyDeleteI suspect you are
With much love
J
O no !!!...prayers for Lucas....love from me...xxx.!
ReplyDeleteWe got all twelve paws crossed and sending POTP over the air waves to him!
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Kim,
ReplyDeleteWe're sending lots of good thoughts and prayers for Lucas. Hope he recovers soon!
Love
Eliana,Thor and Jack
Paws crossed. Sending positive vibes your way.
ReplyDeletePraying for Lucas and all of you. I love his beautiful old face.
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Oh Kim I'm sure you are so weary today. And that sweet Lucas...praying for him. Please keep us posted.
ReplyDeleteWoof! Woof! Sending Lots of Golden LOVE. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar
ReplyDeleteOh Lucas! I am praying for you sweet boy. And for your Mama too!
ReplyDeleteLucas my pal you are in my prayers friend. And your mom as well.
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Goose
POTP sweet Lucas!! prayers for him
ReplyDeleteOh Lucas, here in Tally town, we are praying for you boy!!!! Poor Kim. This is so hard of a life you choose!!! You are so strong Kim!!!! You are their Angel!!
ReplyDeleteGod Bless!!!!
oh, that sweet boy. love to him and you.
ReplyDeleteThoughts and prayers to you and Lucas.
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ReplyDeleteyou know he has been special to me from the beginning.
my heart to yours lucas.
don't die.
i love you.
Sent!
ReplyDeleteHang in there Lucas, you have a lot of people praying for you! xo
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Lucas, hope you are feeling a lot better today. Thinking of you.
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Homer
Hugs to Lucas and his family.
ReplyDeleteOh, Kim this is just awful. I have come to love that old street-dragging dog so much. You both must have had such an awful night. I will pray for him to recover and I will pray that he will not suffer. I am glad he's at the vet in case...
ReplyDeleteKim, you are my hero, for sure.
Its easy to keep Lucas in my walk-around prayers. Know that you are too, Kim!
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Jo, Stella and Zkhat
I will definitely be praying for his health and well being. I will also pray for you and Carl. Hugs and prayers for Lucas.
ReplyDeleteWe are here and have been sending our prayers for Lucas,, and all of you.
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tweedles
Sending our love
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Kari
http://dogisgodinreverse.com/
Poor Lucas. I am sending love and prayers to you and to him. I hope he pulls through. I just know only too well how you are feeling right now. Lily. xxx
ReplyDeleteNot sweet old Lucas! I have always loved his attitude and his"special" personality. I remember when Annie came to live with you, he nearly drove you all crazy following her. But, we all knew that it was one of those eccentric qualities that makes golden sometimes frustrating, but yet endearing. Since golden do not do anything out of malice, we learn to accept them and redirect them with patience. Lucas has received that with overflowing abundance.
ReplyDeleteWe love you Lucas and are holding you in our hearts.
Gus's Mom
God bless Lucas, our prayers are yours
ReplyDeleteOh poor Lucas...Sending prayers and healing thoughts to him today
ReplyDelete40 paws crossed here. We're hoping things go well for Lucas. Breathing is pretty important.
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Hi Kim,
ReplyDeleteSending my love and prayers for Lucas!
He's a sweetheart and needs to get healthy quick so he can return to his kitty friending patrol.
Take care,
Mo
Hope your Lucas is better by now and not suffering from breathing problems. So sorry to have him suffer. Prayers, love and luck to him and you for your loving care in these hard times! Love Cindy and Tiger, friends of Bob and Sophie
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