Guest cestbarb Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 I posted this on September 1st and I'd like to thank everyone who offered advice. You've all been wonderful and I'm glad there's such a great forum that I can be part of. "My poor Maddie - for weeks and weeks she's been having trouble with pressure sores on her left rear leg, one that was stitched but didn't hold. and more recently one on her front elbow. I got her some EMT gel - didn't seem to work too well but I've only been using it for a week. I've been bathing her sores and following the vet's advice. Very early this morning she asked to be let out and I noticed that her front leg, the one with the pressure sore was swollen. Took her to the vet who took a culture of her lesion and a blood test. Her temperature was 106. She got a shot of steroids to bring down the swelling and was sent home with antibiotics and tramadol. Her leg is swollen even more now and she can't lie down. I gave her two tramadol and I'm hoping that she'll be able to find a place for herself and lie down. I'm worried sick." Maddie was also suffering from kidney disease and was not doing well generally. Her immune system was compromised and that was the reason why her sores were not healing and also the reason she developed the infection. I'd like to update that on Friday September 7th at 9AM our darling Maddie the beautiful red and white in the picture below went over the rainbow bridge. She was suffering and we made the painful decision to help her. Hugo misses her and mopes around the house. She was his leader and made all the decisions -- when to pee, when to eat and when to go to sleep. We're all terribly sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 (edited) I'm so very sorry. Godspeed Maddie you were loved so much. Edited September 10, 2007 by foxysmom Quote Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 I'm so sorry! Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey_dreams Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 So very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest longdogs Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 It sounds like the right time had come. My commiserations and I hope Hugo does OK. William had a tough time when we lost Nugget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest DorasMom Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 I'm so sorry. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 My heart aches for your loss. Run free, beautiful girl... Quote Jeanne with Remington & Scooter the cat....and Beloved Bridge Angels Sandee, Shari, Wells, Derby, Phoenix, Jerry Lee and Finnian.....If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heavenand bring you home again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauCarden Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Such a lovely girlie. Godspeed Maddie. I'm sorry for your loss. Quote Missing my sweet girl Scout. My snuggler, my chow-hound, my kissy girl. It never thunders at the Bridge, and your food bowl is ALWAYS filled. So strange not living in Atty World. I was a love struck handmaiden to your every whim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sassichari Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 I am so sorry! My heart aches for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greymomnc Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 I'm so sorry. She is a beautiful girl. I know you are missing her right now. Sending prayers for your heart to heal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 I am so terrible sorry to hear about Maddie. If it will give you any Comfort to know , she is in no more Pain . Godspeed little Maddie . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Godspeed Angel Maddie. My deepest sympathy and prayers. We know how hard it is to make that final decision of love. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracegirl Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Beautiful girl! I'm so sorry for your loss. Happy memories to you and yours. Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KyGrey Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NevadasMom Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Bless the new angel girlie........... Quote Carol-Glendale, AZ Trolley (Figsiza Trollyn) Nevada 1992-2008...always in my heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tenderhearts Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 What a precious picture! I am so very sorry for your profound loss :grouphug Run free, sweet Maddie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 I'm so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest LolasMom Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 (edited) i'm so sorry Edited September 10, 2007 by robinw Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 I'm crying as I read your post and look at the picture of your precious babes. You and Hugo will be in my prayers. Please take comfort in knowing that you gave your beautiful girl a wonderful life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 I'm so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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