Author Topic: (NGC) Update on Marley. He has passed on. (Read 4976 times)

Gliderjohn · « **on:** February 09, 2021, 09:59:54 AM »

Marley had kind of rough second half of 2020 health wise. Without a way to confirm it appears that Marley has probably had a (stroke or strokes) since the first of the year. Currently he is very lethargic, eats only sporadically, has balance problems and appears to be cognitively impaired. Does not appear to be in pain at all. Just taking it day to day. For those of you that have met him thought you might appreciate knowing.

GliderJohn

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #1 on:** February 09, 2021, 10:14:19 AM »

Never met Marley but I hope he get's better, I know he's getting the best of care. Thanks John

Ncdan · « **Reply #2 on:** February 09, 2021, 10:23:38 AM »

I totally understand. We just had a bad scare with our 14 year old fur baby, Daisy, last week. It was an intestinal issue but with a round of antibiotics she pulled through it. However at 14, it’s just a matter of time. They just don’t stay with us long enough:(

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #3 on:** February 09, 2021, 10:30:37 AM »

Have you gotten the 4DX test? 4 in one test for heart worm and 3 tick born diseases. Just an idea in case your vet hasn't brought that up.

John A · « **Reply #4 on:** February 09, 2021, 11:04:09 AM »

Best wishes for Marley. It’s heartbreaking to see them ill. We have been tracking an anomaly in kidney function testing of our eighteen pounder Johnnie . He seems ok , just got another blood test so maybe it’ll be normal when we get the results in a few days.

bigbikerrick · « **Reply #5 on:** February 09, 2021, 11:10:35 AM »

Best wishes for Marley, John. Hopefully he will improve with time, rest,and lots of love. Please keep us posted.
Rick.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 09, 2021, 04:27:11 PM »

Marley has more friends than anyone I know , and he deserves all of them .

Dusty

Guzzi Gal · « **Reply #7 on:** February 09, 2021, 05:06:37 PM »

I hope Marley recovers fully or, at the very least, enough to be happy and comfortable. Keep that beautiful brain and body engaged and Marley might surprise you.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #8 on:** February 09, 2021, 05:35:23 PM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on February 09, 2021, 04:27:11 PM

Marley has more friends than anyone I know , and he deserves all of them .

Dusty

Well.. other than not sleeping with me so I could stay warm..

I paid 5 bucks for that..(Guzzi content) Marley's a good dog. Take care of him..and get well, Marley,

JJ · « **Reply #9 on:** February 09, 2021, 05:43:42 PM »

Quote from: Guzzi Gal on February 09, 2021, 05:06:37 PM

I hope Marley recovers fully or, at the very least, enough to be happy and comfortable. Keep that beautiful brain and body engaged and Marley might surprise you.

Agree with Guzzi Gal - - so good luck with Marley for a full and speedy recovery!

Turin · « **Reply #10 on:** February 09, 2021, 05:55:11 PM »

Poor guy. Sometimes all you can do is provide extra comfort and attention.

bobrebos · « **Reply #11 on:** February 09, 2021, 07:17:32 PM »

I dont know Marley but i love dogs and have two myself. Hope Marley gets better!

davedel44 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 09, 2021, 07:19:20 PM »

Sorry to hear this. Hope is is able to recover

Dave

MotoG5 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 09, 2021, 07:38:33 PM »

Song says it all.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGqhgkqfIeU

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #14 on:** February 09, 2021, 08:01:25 PM »

How you feelin' buddy?

Gliderjohn · « **Reply #15 on:** February 18, 2021, 05:49:06 PM »

Marley update. Got more steroids yesterday and within a couple of hours he began eating again. Today he is continuing to eat better and even requested to ride shotgun when I had to take the PU to get the trash can from the road and the mail. He couldn't jump in the PU on his own but pranced walked for the first time about a month.

GliderJohn

Gliderjohn · « **Reply #16 on:** February 18, 2021, 05:53:12 PM »

Chuck,
We are never going to hear the end of that $5 loss.

GliderJohn

Ncdan · « **Reply #17 on:** February 18, 2021, 05:58:34 PM »

Thanks for the uplifting news, it comes at a good time👍

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #18 on:** February 18, 2021, 05:59:02 PM »

Quote from: Gliderjohn on February 18, 2021, 05:49:06 PM

Marley update. Got more steroids yesterday and within a couple of hours he began eating again. Today he is continuing to eat better and even requested to ride shotgun when I had to take the PU to get the trash can from the road and the mail. He couldn't jump in the PU on his own but pranced walked for the first time about a month.

GliderJohn

Good news John!

oldbike54 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 18, 2021, 06:00:53 PM »

Marley is a hero to literally hundreds of people

Dusty

drbone641 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 20, 2021, 05:38:24 AM »

John, we were looking for a 'come to the home' euthanasia service, about 1 year ago. My 10 yr old Golden, was barely able to walk, wouldn't eat and was groaning. Couldn't do anything, and his hips seem to be failing, blood in his stool and vomit. Couldn't get anyone to come to the house and it was a weekend, so the Vet wasn't available. I didn't want to take him anywhere either cause he hates going to the Vet. We had already went through about 3k of 'treatment and diagnosis' to hear that they were unsure of the primary issue besides old age. My sister in law (people nurse) told me to start him on 10 mg of prednisone and for a bit give him Pepto Bismol tablets. He recovered amazingly well. He still groans, but he uses it now as communication and is so normal again. Worth a try as my Vet was amazed that was all that it took. Changed his food to some gastric stuff. too but saved his life. Good luck with Marley

Guzzi Gal · « **Reply #21 on:** February 20, 2021, 06:38:55 AM »

Yea Marley!

Scout63 · « **Reply #22 on:** February 20, 2021, 06:47:04 AM »

Best to Marley and to you John. He looks like a great dog. They all are.

Gliderjohn · « **Reply #23 on:** February 20, 2021, 09:18:54 AM »

After a good day yesterday Marley is off to a poor start this morning. Dang it.
GliderJohn

oldbike54 · « **Reply #24 on:** February 20, 2021, 09:29:46 AM »

Quote from: Gliderjohn on February 20, 2021, 09:18:54 AM

After a good day yesterday Marley is off to a poor start this morning. Dang it.
GliderJohn

John , I'm off to about the same start as Marley this morning , hopefully the coming of warmer weather will help . Give him a pat and a scratch for me.

Dusty

Ncdan · « **Reply #25 on:** February 20, 2021, 09:36:50 AM »

Hey John. We are in the same situation with our 14 year old girl, Daisy, good days and bad days. It’s good that pet (family members) owners like us are willing to give of ourselves for them as long as it takes to keep them comfortable until they decide to cross the bridge, where I cDNA help to believe they will be waiting for us.

Gliderjohn · « **Reply #26 on:** February 22, 2021, 10:10:06 AM »

Returned from one of the hardest drives of my life taking Marley in this morning to be put down after losing a health battle. Recued him from the local shelter about 12 years ago at one year of age. He was going on 13. The picture is from when we first let him out of the car coming home from the shelter, the second of better times. Very sad but relieved for him to as he had no quality of life left.

GliderJohn

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #27 on:** February 22, 2021, 10:14:08 AM »

You have My sincere condolences. I can relate.. my dog Pink was so special I'll never have another one like her.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #28 on:** February 22, 2021, 10:25:35 AM »

Marley was my friend and role model .

Dusty

ohiorider · « **Reply #29 on:** February 22, 2021, 10:34:35 AM »

John, I am so sorry for your loss.

Bob

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