My poor little dog is very sick. They suspect its something with his liver. He is being kept at the vet while they do test and such for a few days. Now, I love my dog (as we all do) and I am also 26 weeks pregnant and have all those wonderful hormones that come along with that. I seriously can't stop crying and am just really sad, scared and upset about the whole thing. I am trying to be strong, because I also have a 3.5 yr old and I don't want to upset him. However, this all just happened this morning and my son was with me at the vet. So he has seen me crying. He seemed fine with it all and i just told him i was worried about our dog and wanted him to get better. Well then right before nap time he was acting really sad. I asked what was wrong and he started crying that he missed our dog and was sad about him too. I feel horrible. Clearly this is my fault. I am trying my hardest not to let him see my upset, but i keep crying, so that's not going very well. and when I see my son cry- i cry! I sat my son down and told him that he was at the vet and the Dr's were going to make him all better and not to be upset. I told i was sorry if I was making him worry, but that he will be ok. I just don't know what to do. I can't stop thinking about my poor dog being scared and possibly dying. How do I not cry in front of my son and what else should i tell him in case i do cry. Thanks. :(
Thanks Ladies. We went today and took him his bed to sleep on there. It was hard seeing him there and even harder leaving because he was so happy to see us and wanted to come with us. We are going to color him a picture tomorrow and take it to him. I talked to my son about it some more and told him it was ok to be sad and asked why he was sad. He told me because our dog wasn't home. I explained to him that he had to stay at the Dr's so he could get better and come home and that the Dr's could make him better faster than we could. He was ok with that and is much better spirits after going there this after noon.
I haven't gotten any results yet, but when I do know whats wrong I will post to "what happened". Thanks again for your kind words.
My sweet dog is HOME!!! He had a gull blader infection. If it happens again then we may have to have it removed, but for now. He's home and on meds. We have to take him next week to get bloodwork done to see how his levels are doing. Hoping all is well.
Why don't you stop trying not to cry. I cry more when I am trying to stop it.
Your dog has no idea what is going on. He is not scared and hasn't a clue he is possibly dying.
All of this is the truth but I am not sure how helpful it is. Just trying to get you to stop crying. If it will help I will kick my cat when I get home. That always put a smile on my dogs face. :)
I agree it is okay to let him see you sad. Just keep reminding him that the vet is doing everything they can to make your dog better and he will be back home soon. You may want to check with the vet and see if you can come and visit once a day, if you aren't already. That may help both of you and your dog to see each other for at least a few minutes a day. I hope everything turns out okay and your dog is back home soon.
I have to agree with all the others - please don't feel bad about expressing your emotions over this - it's perfectly legit and it's good for him to learn how to process his emotions. You should feel free to be as honest as possible without scaring him. You both love the dog so much, it's ok. I like the idea of trying to visit the dog if you can - and I disagree with the post who feels the dog isn't scared and doesn't know he's sick - dogs definitely get scared and feeling cared for makes a huge difference. Maybe see if you & your son can take a trip to the vet and bring a T shirt that you are wearing to leave in his crate - something with your smell on it and let your son know that your dog will smell it and be comforted when he misses you.
Best of luck to you & your son and your dog. Congrats on the pregnancy. Please post a "so what happened" so we know the dog is better.
Just read your update - AWESOME!!! that's great news, what a relief for you & your son. Yeah!
I think sometimes it can be good for kids to see that you're sad because they feel sad, too. Cry together if you need to. I'd be honest - you miss your dog and you are worried about him. Offer to have your son draw a get well card for the dog and you can take it to the vet. I wouldn't take blame. The kid might be sad without the dog even if you didn't cry.
26 weeks pregnant you are going to cry so just cry. If it were my dog and I am not pregnant I would be so very upset.
Your son knows the dog is not well. He can cry over it too. It is perfectly natural to be sad over how sick the dog might be. And, the dog might recover. Most younger dogs do.
Tell you son the vet will call you as soon as he knows what is wrong with him. If the dog dies you will both cry long and hard. If the dog gets well you will both really treasure him. Either way you will recover and you will have a new baby.
I agree with those who said just cry. Teach your son it's ok to worry and yes, to cry because you are worried. Better that than hold it in - for either of you. Just make sure you talk w/ him about it and help him process the feelings. Is he crying about the dog? Is he worried about you? Either way, just talk about it ... and of course cuddle! Best wishes with your doggie : )
