RIP Noodle

[RobClubley]

Some of you will remember Noodle, our spoodle dog. She had epilepsy from 18 months old and was on drugs to combat the seizures. We've had a couple of scares in the past with seizure clusters but she has always recovered okay. After almost two years seizure free, Noodle had a cluster of grand-mal seizures last night, escalating in severity and frequency until by the time I got her to the overnight vet she was constantly seizing. She was on diazepam, phenobarbital and another sedative overnight but as soon as they wore off she started seizing again. She was blind from the seizures and crying with the pain so we made the decision to put her to sleep.

She's laid to rest in our garden with some of her favourite toys, and we've planted some poppy seeds above her. She was fond of apples so I think we'll plant an apple tree for her.

RIP Noodle.
You had a happy eight years despite your faulty brain!

You will be missed :( 

 

[pee81]

RIP Noodle

[mac11irl]

Aawwww :( thats a crap news story to wake up to after the long weekend..

RIP Noodle,

Hope the family is alright Rob

[DGW]

You and your family have my deepest sympathy, Rob. RIP Noodle.

[Magwai]

I'm so sorry for your loss - rest easy Noodle the Spoodle

[Taxi_G]

Such a shame, she looked a wee cracker. RIP noodle

G

[matt_theforce]

Really sorry to hear this Rob. Noodle was quite a character & I used to enjoy seeing the pictures & hearing the stories in the late night thread.

 

Noodle was as much a Briski member as you.

 

Noodle will be missed.

[Aspman]

Sorry to hear that. We just lost our puss last week to cancer.

Edited 5 May, 2015 by Aspman

[Chriswright03]

Sad news and I know you will be feeling the hurt at the moment. You did the right thing for Noodle and you will always have the memories which may hurt at the moment but will bring joy in time. 

 

Our Chocolate Labrador Charlie has been diagnosed with Epilepsy recently and is also on phenobarbital but he was also diagnosed as having a small and defective liver and as phenobarbital affects the liver we have been told he will not live to the full age one would expect.  Since he started his meds he has stopped fitting and is a bouncy normal PITA Labrador at the moment but we are aware that our time with him may well be shorter than we would expect and hope for so we enjoy every minute of our time with him.

 

Our pets are part of our families and the bond between humans and dogs is difficult to understand unless you are an owner.  Our lives are much richer because of that and I am sure when the grief has subsided a little you will remember Noodle with great fondness and enjoy those memories.

 

RIP Noodle.

[Robjon]

Sorry to hear, Rob.

 

Always difficult when you lose a member of the family.

[FUBAR]

Really sad news Rob, am gutted for you all. You did the best thing by her, as hard as I know it was. 

[bilun777]

I have a tear in my eye as I look at our nutty Springer asleep next to me.

RIP Noodle...

[Brimma]

Condolences, Rob, but I'm sure she had the best life she could have had with you

[ChrisRs]

Sympathies Rob

Im sure you'll get some comfort from that area of your garden in coming years

RIP Noodle

[MattHunt]

Really sorry to hear that. It must have been terrible to watch but you did the right thing for her.

Poor Noodle.

Sorry[emoji17]

[Tilt]

:'( I'll shed a tear with my mate next to me.

[XLBaconDoubleCheese]

I dont know what to say. Until I had Vinnie I'd have just read this post and moved on but while I cant claim to understand the loss, knowing now the relationship and affect Vinnie has has on my every day life I can at least understand the hole left by her passing. The only thing I can say it think of the good times with her. 

 

Sending our condolences 

[keystonedriving]

Rob,

 

It's always hard when you loose someone who has been at the heart of your family for so long.  The good thing is that we can do something for them to stop the suffering.

 

That is a lovely little photo tribute you have put up there, always remember the good times.  An apple tree sounds like a really good memorial, when you get to eat the fruit it will be 'a gift from Noodle'.

 

When the time comes, there are lots of other dogs out there just waiting for the opportunity to fill the hole in your heart.....

 

Wishing you well,

 

Rob.

[Wardy]

Terrible news Rob, I remember you getting her.

 

A lovely dog and my thoughts are with you and the family.

[Lady Elanore]

Oh Rob. Sad sad news

 

The apple tree is a beautiful idea. She would like that I'm sure

Edited 5 May, 2015 by Lady Elanore

[Loz]

Oh no, this is awful :( I remember you posting when you first got her. RIP Noodle.

My dog has epilepsy too, this has made me even more scared for him :( 

[JohnMcL7]

I'm really sorry for your loss particularly having to put her down (it was clearly the right decision but it's never easy) but I'm pleased to see you have what looks like a great range of happy photos - I found when we had to put our spaniel down, it was hard not to dwell on that part and forget the great moments so I found the photos really helped.  They're out of fashion these days but I really liked having a digital photo frame with the pictures of my dog which worked well having in a couple of rooms.

 

John

[danny6189]

So sorry to hear that Rob. I dread the day my little boy moves on. As it's been said, pets are as much of a family member as children, brothers, sisters etc.

I take my hat off to you Rob. You gave a poorly dog an epic life!

[Octygone]

Sorry to hear the news Rob.....  Noodle was really cared for and couldn't ask for more

[Breezy_Pete]

< Biscuit and I say sorry for your loss.