Sundrop Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 (edited) I've posted for advice a few times here in the past weeks, as my dear sweet girl wasn't interested in eating anymore. We made her every imaginable meal and most things sparked her interest enough to take a bite or two, and then nothing. Last Wednesday, she started vomiting everything she got down, so I admitted her to the animal hospital on Friday afternoon and ordered an emergency ultrasound, blood-work, everything. They called later that day and gave us the tragic news - her immediate problem was acute pancreatitis (which, of course, we were making worse by feeding her) - but her ultra-sound showed many "major abnormalities" not the least of which were three large masses in her aorta (causing her left hind leg to grow numb over the last month or so), enlarged adrenal glands, enlarged lymph nodes, fluid in her belly and dangerously low blood pressure. Our vet kept finding more abnormalties the longer she viewed the ultrasound results. We asked them to treat her pancreatitis and get her stable, then we would tackle all of the other issues. Saturday morning they called to tell us that she was crashing. Her blood pressure was 80. There was more fluid in her belly. They did another ultrasound and found that the 3 masses in her aorta had moved - she was now paralyzed in her entire hind end. Every place they had inserted a needle there was terrible bruising, indicating clotting issues. And worst of all...our stoic girl, who didn't even cry when she broke her toe clean in two (while chasing a squirrel in the yard) was in visible, and significant, pain. We raced to the hospital to see her and it was awful. I can't even explain. I just sobbed when I saw her. This beautiful, sweet, precious dog was in so much pain but trying to fight her way through. It breaks my heart to even remember. The doctor gave her virtually no chance (less than 5%) of her pulling through and didn't feel optimistic about her even making it through the night. We couldn't bring her home because she was in too much pain. We couldn't leave her there, alone, in a strange place, in so much pain to potentially pass away without her mom and dad there. We made the excrutiating decision to help her to the bridge. She fought until her last breath. My husband massaged her feet as I kissed her forehead and said goodbye as she left us. She was our first dog. She was our first greyhound. She is the reason we adopted two other greyhounds and will continue to adopt this wonderful breed. She helped me through the darkest days of my life and has slept at my side, cuddled close, every night for 5 years. She slept on her bed in my office everyday as I worked and rushed to the door to greet me, even if I'd only been gone 5 minutes. She did little dances when heard the word, "Walk?" and almost exploded with excitement when we took her on car rides. Not having her here feels wrong... sad... unnatural. Thanks to everyone here who tried to help us. Kyshi changed our lives and I will miss her until I can see her again, God willing, in Heaven... Edited May 4, 2010 by Sundrop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest arlosmom Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 All I can say is that I know what you are feeling since I lost my Jewel this past weekend. I pray for peace and coping for you. I know you will never ever forget her. She lives on in your heart and is a bright star in the sky. Run free of pain sweet one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 I am so very sorry for your loss and the pain that you are experiencing when you put her needs ahead of your own. What a beautiful face. Run pain free, sweetie. Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 I am so very sorry :cry1 :grouphug Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreysAndMoreGreys Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 I'm so sorry and hoped that things would turn around for the better Thank you for sharing Kyshi with us. With your words I feel as if I know her and can see her little antics of dancing and getting excited for those things she loved. A beautiful girl! GOD SPEED Kyshi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmontgomery48 Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Sorry for your loss...May your happy memories of your sweet girl help you cope with your loss. Quote Nancy~Mom to Wizard July 9, 2006 and Lexie June 25, 2009 Always in my heart, my goofy boy Sarge 8-25-04....5-17-11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 I am very sorry for the loss of your sweet girl. I hope you find peace in knowing you did the right and only thing you could do as a loving "parent." :f_white Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarabz Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 I am so sorry Quote Dave (GLS DeviousDavid) - 6/27/18 Gracie (AMF Saying Grace) - 10/21/12 Bella (KT Britta) - 4/29/05 to 2/13/20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 I am so sorry for your loss. She reminds me very much of my angel Brandy. 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...
racindog Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 I'm so sorry. My deepest sympathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 My heart breaks for you....know that your girl is no longer in pain and is running her heart out at the Bridge. Sending you peace and white light....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 I'm so sorry for the loss of your sweet girl Kyshi! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 I am so sorry for your loss. YOu will see her again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 I'm so very sorry. Godspeed Kyshi. 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...
Guest Greyglo Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 I'm so very sorry for your loss. Thoughts are with you. for sweet Kyshi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Kyshi was a beautiful girl........I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest First1Luiggi Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Oh how awful! Kyshi was a beautiful girl. You were blessed to have each other, but of course now that makes her loss even harder to bear. I am so sorry for you. Having just lost my first greyhound,Luiggi, I know the pain you feel. Everyone says time will help. Until then we just have to hold on and cry, and cry. Look for her. With your stong connection, she will try to comfort you from afar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MyBoys Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 I am so sorry you had to say good-by, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertnLil Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 I am so sorry. What a beautiful girl. Quote Pam with Sockem the GH, Birdie the JRT, Osorno the chocolate lab, and Shelby the shepherd mix. Missing Clarice (1991-2007) and Lily (2004-2012), always in our hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tokolos Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 I'm so sorry for your loss. We lost our Magnus (a toy fox terrier, not a grey) last August. It was heart-wrenching. He was our first and only dog, so his loss just made everything seem empty and lonely. I think we finally got to a good place this January, and we adopted Sprinkles (our grey) at the end of February. Now, when I think of Magnus, I'm happy to think of how comfortable he is. He was so old and sick at the end that he couldn't eat, walk, or even play. I try to think of him in dog heaven, lying in the sun and running around to his heart's content. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 I'm so sorry for your loss. Kyshi was a beautiful girl & well loved. Godspeed Kyshi! Quote Deirdre with Conor (Daring Pocobueno), Keeva (Kiowa Mimi Mona), & kittehs Gemma & robthomas. Our beloved angels Faolin & Liath, & kittehs Mona & Caesar. Remembering Bobby, Doc McCoy, & Chip McGrath. "He feeds you, pets you, adores you, collects your poop in a bag. There's only one explanation: you are a hairy little god." Nick Galifinakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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maggiespet Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 I'm so very sorry. GodSpeed Kyshi. Quote http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g240/mtbucket/siggies/Everyday-2.jpgJane - forever servant to the whims and wishes of Maggie (L's Magnolia of JCKC) and Sam the mutt pup.[/b] She's classy, sassy and a bit smart assy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 What a beautiful girl! Sending my sympathy Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Typing through tears. I'm so sorry she had to leave you. Godspeed, sweetie. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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