Gypsy

I'm gonna freakin' hate Christmas this year!!!!!!!! Gypsy has been breathing rapidly as I mentioned before. It hadn't gotten any better or worse over the past few days and last night I prayed that she would make it until after Christmas so she could have one more Christmas with us. Well this morning I went to check on her. She was breathing heavily and whimpering so I went down to my dad's office and asked when she had an asperin last. My dad said he couldn't get her to eat so I said I'd try since she ate when I fed her yesterday. I tried this morning but she wouldn't eat or drink anything. I just sat in there and pet her head gently because I could tell she was in pain. She seemed to be doing worse by the minute and looked even skinnier. I told Luke about her and asked what he thought we should do. He said putting her to sleep would be the best option because she wouldn't be in any more pain. I agreed reluctantly because I really do love and care for her and I knew that would be best. My parents came home and we came to an agreement that they would take her in....so yes people Gypsy was put to sleep this afternoon.

Sam came over and helped get my mind off it. Then She, Bethany, Brittney, & I went out to Steve & Barry's. It was soooo much fun and a day I will never forget.

But right now I'm thinkin' of Gypsy so I better go. And yes screw Christmas this year.....I don't want it to come!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! R.I.P. Gypsy Rose Robertson I miss you baby dog =[

Something's wrong with Gypsy =[

Early this morning I went to get a bottle of water from the garage. I noticed Gypsy had a big mess in the laundry room (where she sleeps) so I cleaned that up and cleaned her off. She started breathing rapidly and every time she breathes there's a wimper along with it. I know she's 16 and that's the lifespan of a dachshund, but I'm not ready for anything to happen to her - It's a scary thought of her not being here anymore. Even tho she's a dog I tell her everything I can't tell other people. So I hope she at least makes it for Christmas.

Edit:
I was looking up some information on the internet about dogs and rapid breathing. I found part of an article and here's what it says:
"Rapid breathing generally means one of two things: Your pet is in pain, or she isn't getting enough oxygen," says A. David Scheele, D.V.M., a veterinarian in private practice in Midland, Texas. It is not always easy to tell when -- or where -- your pet is hurting, adds Robert L. Rooks, D.V.M., a veterinarian in private practice in Fountain Valley, California. Dogs and cats are much more stoic than people are. One reason that they cope with pain by taking rapid breaths rather than crying out may be that their ancestors attacked comrades that showed weakness. It is worth taking a few minutes to check your pet for injuries or other problems that might be causing pain."
Gypsy has a hernia on her tummy so I'm thiniking that is what it bothering her. I looked up information about hernias in dogs and here is what I found:
Dog hernias can by detected when you notice a lump around the area of the umbilical cord, the groin, or another part of the womb; if you press on it softly, and it disappears, but immediately reappears; you can almost certainly say it is a hernia. Umbilical hernias are especially frequent. Lumps that reach the size of a hazelnut can simply be an esthetic problem or defect. Nevertheless, the situation worsens when the sack of the hernia contains part of the guts. If the guts were to strangle, there is a big risk of death; according to an old rule, it should be operated before the sun goes down. Important: Any and all dog hernias must be thoroughly examined by the veterinarian!

Gypsy is 16 and a half now and usually the lifespan of a dachshund is 16....so when i read that there is a big risk of death if the guts strangle I'm thinking that is what's happening and she's hurtin from it. I really don't want her to be in pain now.