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My 7month old puppy died today :(

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kid · 27/05/2010 17:09

He went in to be neutered and died on the operating table. I have told my DC and they are understandably devastated.
he was 7 months old, he wasn't supposed to die

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kid · 29/05/2010 17:01

Luckily I have a week off work, but know for a fact I have to go back on the 7th June. Really not looking forward to it but am hoping I can hold it together while at work. I'll deal with that when the time comes.

I am getting used to him not being in the house, I don't like it as there is still evidence that he was here and should be here.

I want another dog, but is it fair to make us have to go through this loss again when something happens to that dog? I know it's part of life, but right now, that makes no difference to me as my puppy should be here with me. He would have been going back to the vets today for a post op check. I don't know if I'll ever be able to set foot in that vets again

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Tyson86 · 29/05/2010 17:28

Kid i am so sorry for the loss of your pup, how awful, i'd never of thought that neuteuring (sp?) a pup would end like this, how terrible. Moby sounded like an outstanding, beautiful and smart puppy.
I was considering getting my 7 year old dog done but wont now, its not worth the risk of losing him.
I wish you all the luck in the future if you decide to get another dog and rescue dogs are lovely, my Tyson is a rescue dog and so loyal. Thinking of you x

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kid · 30/05/2010 22:26

today has been a much better day for me.
It didn't start off too well as I knew I was meant to be at puppy classes with Moby.

Went out to the shop and it actually felt quite good to get some fresh air (been hiding in the house)

I then went with DH to collect DD from inlaws. DH drove home a different way so we didn't drive past the puppy class.

The dog trainer informed the other members of puppy class of my loss. One owner phoned me, I didn't feel up to talking so he left a message. He was crying down the phone Moby touched everyones heart. Another puppy class member sent me a lovely email.
Next week is the last class, I am tempted to attend to say good bye to all the other pups, but it might be too hard. I will see how I feel closer to the time.

Only cried about 4 times today, DC haven't cried once which is a relief.

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izzybiz · 31/05/2010 10:33

Kid, I'm so sorry for your loss, it really is heartbreaking to lose your dog, but in these circumstances and at that age is extra harsh

My Staff pupis 7 months old and I will be getting her done soon, I will be asking the vet lots of questions about the risks now.

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kid · 31/05/2010 11:06

I'm glad that others can learn from my dreadful experience. I'd hate to hear of another pup dying.
I know we'll get another dog, maybe even a puppy. I don 't know I'd use the same vey even though it is our closest one that we have used for the past 28 years (family dogs)
I do know I'd never trust them to neuter a dog for me. If they even mentioned I'd waste no time in telling what they did to moby and how it broke our hearts.

Feeling much better this morning. Been looking through his photos with DC, no tears from anyone so we are definitely moving forward.

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oxocube · 31/05/2010 11:23

kid, this might sound really stupid, but something that helped me a lot when Skunk died in February was a FaceBook tribute set up by my kids' friends. Skunk was a bit of a local hero amongst all the school kids - everyone knew he was a rescue dog, he was very loved by children and parents alike. At first I was a bit upset because it seemed like his life was trivialised by a page on a social network site, but then I looked at the dozens of messages the children's friends had posted and it warmed my heart to think that he had brought so much pleasure to so many people other than us.

I'm not suggesting you do this, BTW, as I know its a little strange, but you talking about looking through photos of Moby made me think of it. I hope you don't mind me sharing. I know its such a cliche about time bing a healer, but in my case it was true and getting another dog sooner rather than later helped too.

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kid · 31/05/2010 11:30

On my facebook page I have a photo album of him from the day we got him to a few days before he died. I think there are over 50 messages from well wishes. It certainly made me feel good to know my puppy was loved by so many and also that so many people cared about me and my family.

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darkandstormy · 31/05/2010 19:58

kid that is just heartbreaking, I am so sorry to read this storypoor pup

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kid · 01/06/2010 20:02

I have received an email from the vet with some information about my poor little moby.

He does not think moby had an allergic reaction as there was no sign of swelling or anything.
He thinks it was more likely to be a cardiovascular problem such as congenitial heart disease, an anuerysm or stroke.
Moby was fine for the first 15 minutes under the anaesthesia then he suddenly developed a problem. That's another reason why he doesn't feel it was an allergic reaction as a problem would have happened a lot sooner.

In his 15 years of practice, this is the second death of a young healthy dog. Apparently the chances of it happening to a second dog of mine are low. I don't like the chances of that as the odds were low for moby to, but it didn't stop it happening.

The vet also said, for peace of mind, if we got another dog, a preanaethetic blood test would be a good idea. Even though moby's problem would not have shown up on a blood test so I don't see how this would give me peace of mind.

I'm really glad he took the time to reply to my email. It's made me a bit upset again but I did need to know what went wrong.

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kid · 02/06/2010 23:32

Can't believe moby has been dead for 1 week tomorrow. Can't help but replay the events of the morning of his death.

I have absolutely no regrets about our time together. I loved that puppy so much, he got everything he could ever want. Just so sad he can't be with me anymore

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Vallhala · 02/06/2010 23:36

Sending love and hugs from me and my 2 dogs Kid. Wish I were nearer and could bring the soppy one over to you for hugs.

Val x

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kid · 03/06/2010 00:38

Thanks Val,
currently looking at some rescue dogs again, so torn about what to do. Not even sure I'm up to getting another dog yet.
I spoke to DC and made it perfectly clear we may or may not get a dog but asked if they would prefer puppy or slightly older dog. Ds wants puppy (as long as he doesn't have op) dd wants an older dog so it won't die during op. My kids are scarred by what happened to moby just as much as I am.

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kid · 20/08/2010 23:21

A bit of a happy ending to this very sad thread.
I am going to pick up my very special 11 week old springer spaniel in 11 hours

I still miss moby so much but we will love our new puppy just as much and will enjoy having another wonderful pup to love.

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Vallhala · 20/08/2010 23:24

Counting the hours with you, Kid. :)

booyhoo · 21/08/2010 10:27

kid it's 11 hours now, i presume you are already cuddling your little joy. have lots of fun, we were out in the garden all morning with our new family member.

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kid · 21/08/2010 13:32

Just got in with him. What a star in the car. He is a bit unsure of his new surroundings though, he had a little cry so maybe he needs lots of cuddles?

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elmofan · 21/08/2010 13:48

Aww kid have a great day filled with lots of puppy slobber

sorrento56 · 21/08/2010 13:50

OH God, I have read this from start to finish and trying to hold in the tears. I have pets and cried when they died, even a hamster fgs, but they really get to you, don't they? My cat is 16 in ten days and I will be heartbroken if she died. She is more than just a pet to me.

booyhoo · 21/08/2010 15:25

i think lots of cuddles is essential for those first few days and weeks kid. ours is whimpering as soon as i am out of sight, i think because he has just been taken from his mum and litter mates he is probably feeling very vulnerable and scared.

have lots of fun with him and tire him out with lots of play so he sleeps rather than pines.

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