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Hi everyone

I've just lost my two little Cavalier King Charles Spaniels in only 5 days. Roxy died from a heart attack (according to the vet; we found him lifeless next to his water bowl, and we'd seen him only 10 minutes before). He also had a heart condition—a ruptured heart valve chord.

As for Oscar, who was already very poorly with heart failure, Roxy's death made things worse. He stopped moving, stayed lying down all the time, wouldn't eat, panted constantly, and the slightest movement made him cough and breathe very quickly.... So we made the decision to put him to sleep and stayed with him until the very end....

Naturally, our grief is immense, but I'm reaching out to you to ask what I should do with my boys' food. I have about 13 to 15 lbs (around 6 or 7 kg) of Metabolic Mini dry food that I'd like to give away.....

The local RSPCA branches and rescues I've contacted aren't interested..... Do you have any ideas?

Thanks for your replies

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    Vets often come across clients who they can see need a bit of extra help with specific needs. I left them with the medication I had left over, which was a welcome donation; they knew they’d be able to put it to good use.

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    Hello,

    I truly feel for you and I am so very sorry for the loss of your dogs. Losing a life companion is always an incredibly difficult ordeal, and only time can help you get through it. The pain you are feeling right now is completely valid. Try to think of all the wonderful memories you shared and cherish them. They were so lucky to be loved by someone who cared for them so deeply, and that kind of love never fades.

    As the dry food is a specific type (weight management/prescription), large organisations like the RSPCA don't always accept them as they tend to prioritise standard ranges for all the animals in their care. In this case, you might want to try reaching out to small, independent local rescues. These smaller setups often take in sick or senior animals with specific needs. Regarding the treatments, I understand that you want to pass on these opened blister packs to help out another dog owner, however, it is strictly against the law for individuals to sell or give away prescription veterinary medicines. If you no longer have a use for them, the standard procedure is to take the remaining tablets back to your vet.

    Wishing you strength during this difficult time. Your two pooches were so lucky to have lived a life surrounded by love and to have been supported with such infinite kindness right until the end.

    Best wishes,

    Laure.

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    And I didn't mention it, but my dogs had been on treatment for two years for Oscar and several months for Roxy...

    I’ve also got a few tablets of Vetmedin 5, Cardialis and Isemid 4 mg.

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