Eliza

[Guest jettcricket]

[Burpdog]

Eleven years and I still cry. Because it was my fault. Although it hurts when you lose any of them for whatever reason, when it's your fault, it is overwhelming.

 

Quoting myself:

 

Be aware of the side effects of all NSAIDs. Make sure you receive a product insert. Make sure blood work is done before starting on them (for instance, this is Pfizer's protocol regarding rimadyl--not mine!) and at two weeks (yes, two weeks--had that been done, I believe Eliza could have been saved), then every 6 weeks. Make sure platelets are checked in addition to kidney & liver function.

 

Do not treat these drugs lightly--there is a reason that death was added as a side effect! I say this because I have noticed that many people pop NSAIDs into their pets like we take aspirin or ibuprofen. There is a reason the drug companies say "do blood work before dispensing". Listen to your vet if he/she recommends blood work, and if he/she does not do blood work, request it!

 

As another thought/opinion: if you have to use a NSAID, don't do the shot, especially post op. Once it's given, you cannot take it back. If your dog has an adverse reaction to the drug, at least on the pills you can stop them and have some chance of recovery. Get those product inserts -- insist on them. Know what to look for as a side effect. Many vets do not know that kidney impairment can be a side effect of NSAIDs. <very big sigh and many tears>

 

I love you Eliza and I still cannot wait to hug you and see that big smile. It's the only thing that will heal my heart.

 

Hope you have many ferns in Rainbow Land

 

[Batmom]

{{{{{{{{{{Diane}}}}}}}}}}

 

When one of those sudden winds comes up and pulls some leaves from the trees? That's your Eliza in the ferns, letting you know she's thinking of you.

[RobinM]

Hugs to you Diane.

 

We make the best decisions we can at the time with the information we have.

 

Eliza was loved and knew it.

[Guest IrskasMom]

 

 

Diane you made me cry . I feel your Pain, you got to forgive yourself . You would not belief ,

if there is anything on H & M , I wait until you Diane and Batmom has posted , to give it any validity , the same goes

for RobinM , you know your stuff.This was then and you know better now , be kind to yourself

[Guest LolasMom]

Through my tears I feel such gratitude for you, Diane and precious Eliza.

[JedsMom]

[Greytlady94]

[Guest jettcricket]

No words just........

[Rickiesmom]

Diane, you know how clearly this speaks to me, for your own tragic loss, and after Jaynie and Metacam post-op. Never again. And without your shared experience I might have continued to give it to her orally as prescribed, instead of Tramadol which I luckily had on hand.

 

We don't know for sure if Metacam is what sent Jaynie into acute kidney failure. But if the tick panel comes back clear, and the lepto retest isn't positive, there isn't going to be much else to point at.

 

The lessons we learn at the expense of our hounds are the hardest to bear. But what they know and understand at such a fundamental level is that we love them and do all we know to help them. Eliza will greet you with the greatest joy and uncountable kisses.

[Magdalyn58]

Diane,

 

I can't say how sorry I am that you lost your sweet Eliza under such terrible circumstances. You loved her and that was the best gift in the world.

 

You have helped so many people and their beloved dogs with your knowledge and experience.

 

Someday you will be reunited with Eliza. Until that day comes, I wish you peace.

[Guest vahoundlover]

Diane, we wouldn't have had two more years with Boss if it hadn't been for you and your dedication in helping so many of us

[Guest 3greysinPA]

[grey14me]

[RaineysMom]

Diane

[Burpdog]

Nothing has changed except the year --

 

Twelve years and I still cry. Because it was my fault. Although it hurts when you lose any of them for whatever reason, when it's your fault, it is overwhelming.

 

Quoting myself:

 

QUOTEBe aware of the side effects of all NSAIDs. Make sure you receive a product insert. Make sure blood work is done before starting on them (for instance, this is Pfizer's protocol regarding rimadyl--not mine!) and at two weeks (yes, two weeks--had that been done, I believe Eliza could have been saved), then every 6 weeks. Make sure platelets are checked in addition to kidney & liver function.

 

Do not treat these drugs lightly--there is a reason that death was added as a side effect! I say this because I have noticed that many people pop NSAIDs into their pets like we take aspirin or ibuprofen. There is a reason the drug companies say "do blood work before dispensing". Listen to your vet if he/she recommends blood work, and if he/she does not do blood work, request it!

 

As another thought/opinion: if you have to use a NSAID, don't do the shot, especially post op. Once it's given, you cannot take it back. If your dog has an adverse reaction to the drug, at least on the pills you can stop them and have some chance of recovery. Get those product inserts -- insist on them. Know what to look for as a side effect. Many vets do not know that kidney impairment can be a side effect of NSAIDs. <very big sigh and many tears>

 

I love you Eliza and I still cannot wait to hug you and see that big smile. It's the only thing that will heal my heart.

 

Hope you have many ferns in Rainbow Land and many couches

 

[Guest Gingergrey]

My wish for you is to find the peace in your heart that you so desperately need. I'm sure Eliza has already forgiven you, she loved you unconditionally. Please forgive yourself.

[Guest tammara]

You are in my prayers.

[Guest hannahmom]

Thinking of you and Eliza, and mourning for you both as I do every year I read this.

Diane

[Guest jettcricket]

Diane...everytime I read your story about your precious girl my heart hurts with yours. No doubt your girl does not blame you...you didn't know and you were trying to help her. There will be much healing when you see her again.

[Charlies_Dad]

Diane,

 

I never saw your post from previous years and my heart breaks for you. I am sure Eliza forgives you, that I can guarantee.

[Guest greytfulhounds]

Thank you for sharing this story, Diane. I had no idea. My Danny just spent the last month of his life on Rimadyl.....I asked my vet at one month if we needed to do bloodwork & was told no.....I will never just accept no for an answer. I know this had to be hard to share again but thank you for sharing to help educate others.

[Batmom]

{{{{{{{{{{Diane}}}}}}}}}}

 

Thinking of you.

[JedsMom]

 

I cry every time I read this. But I also know that in sharing Eliza's story, you help countless others.

 

[sabrina]

Diane