So, I am just posting this because my heart is breaking and I have no supports.  My 14 year old dog suffered a stroke a couple days ago.  I have been told he is not in pain and just massage his legs.  he turns out his left front leg to the point it looks like it should break.  And it breaks my heart.  I just gave him a bath and massaged his legs.  Seems to have helped.  This little guy is the love of my life.  He is all I have.  I have always had dogs in my life, but none like him.  Ever since the day I brought him home, all he wanted was me.  Never known a dog so devoted.

I am so sorry!  It always amazes me how dogs do have their own distinct personalities. They really are members of the family. Stay strong and give him all the love you can because I know he feels it.

Oh, I can't imagine.  Just stay by him and let him know you're there with him. prayers for you two.

Thanks for the support and prayers.  If I knew how to send a picture I would send it.  He is a Brussels Griffon.  Very cute and as I mentioned, best little dog you could ever ask for.  I will do all I can for him.  He is my heart.

My heart goes out to you. Pets are our world. I wish you and your doggie the best and a big hug.

Isabell

the poor little guy
It's so distressing to see them unwell...a big hug for you.

I had a dog of 14 years, who had the just kindest, gentlest demeanor. He was wonderful. One night he had a bad stroke, and we were certain we were going to lose him. It was heartbreaking. We took him to the vet, where they gave him a steroid injection, and told us to wait and see. Things looked bad, but the vet said that he had seen dogs come back from worse before. Sure enough, he pulled through, and ended up living another two years. He never walked quite right afterwards, and his head always had a funny tilt from then on, but he was still his same loveable self to the end. Ultimately cancer got him, and I don't know if I've ever cried as much as did his last night. Still, I wasn't angry about his passing, as I realized I was blessed to have had those two extra years.

I guess I just wanted say not to give up hope. That and you have my sympathy.