Almost gone........but not

I am sorry to keep you guys down. Today, I nearly lost my beloved Balto. The vet had recommended a good teeth cleaning for him to prevent infection. An infection would probably overload his poor overworked heart right now. So, he went into the vet's for cleaning. When they sedated him, his blood pressure began dropping and dropping. He almost died from the anesthesia. They were able to bring him back from being under. Tommorrow he has his EKG. They are not expecting a good report. Even the receptionists were crying because he's so sweet. He is in loving hands and care there. My heart tells me that he is not going to last very long. He has slept since he's been home. My tears are back. I thought I had accepted it but hearing that he almost died today brought the reality back to me. I love my Balto; he truly is a special dog. I am humbled by my love for him.