I had to have a tumor removed from my dog a few months back. Molly was lethargic and not acting herself. Barely eating. That's when I found the lump near her lower belly. About as long as my thumb, as big around as a plump hot dog.
The tumor was removed as well as her being spayed (at 10-1/2 years old).
Had to keep her quiet for a few days, in order for her to heal, as well as ointment on the incision.
But for 2 weeks after, she slept in my bed, NEXT to me. She knew I took care of her, even though it wasn't fun and she felt terrible.
She still sleeps with me, but she chooses the floor next to the bed. In fact, she TELLS me when it's time to go to bed. She comes by me and looks at me, as if talking (which she is). If I don't respond properly, she looks at my bedroom door, to tell me it's time for bed. She can push the door open if she wants and I usually tell her to do just that and to go to bed. After 3-4 times of me telling her, she'll usually go in on her own, begrudgingly. Other times I have to get up to go in. THEN she pushes the door open, enthusiastically. If I don't stay in there, she'll stay 5-10 minutes and then come back out to get me, or lay by my feet.
Ciel will be fine. Just keep lovin on her.
I love hearing about your dog talking to you. Hell yeah she was feeling pain from that tumor. Ciel doesn’t feel too good either, and her sad blue eyes are so dark and different from her playful blue eyes. My previous update just now showed that strength is coming back with these forced feedings. She did what your dog did, and made it up to a high platform bed to be near my teenage son, her “daddy.” First time since she’s been sick.
Molly telling you it’s bedtime is so sweet. “Cmon man, I’m serious. In case you forgot, the door is thataway.”