Guest Whippet Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Hi there. Some of you may remember my grey, Billy, had a lump the size of half a baseball on his side. I went to the vet, and the vet said it was a hematoma. Well, last Sunday, December 9th, when I arrived home, Billy was his usual happy self, had a good supper, ran outside for a while but then, an hour later, he just collapsed. His legs were all spread appart. I spoke to him but he didn't look like he was "there"... I called my roommate to help me pull him up and place him in a more comfortable position. That's when I saw his tongue, which was completely grey. Grey skin is a clear sign of brain damage in humans so I quicky realized he was having a stroke. Also, one eye was looking straight ahead and the other was occillating. His heart was going super fast and then, super slow, then, it just stopped. I cried sooooo much. He was only 8 1/2. I think the blood just started to recede and a blood clot formed and got stuck in his brain. That's my sad story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 (edited) I am so sorry. How terrible and awful and how wonderful for him that you were there with him in has last moments. Many hugs to you Edited December 18, 2012 by Jenbo Quote Camp Broodie with tuxedo Summer 12 and tuxedo Dio 6 Missing KC Kitty 2000-2016, Myka and part of my heart 2006-2020, and Saint YellBoy 2014-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Oh, I am so sad and sorry to read this. I have had two greys die very suddenly. He was too young. 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...
ozgirl2 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I'm so sorry you've lost your sweet Billy... hugs to you... Quote Jeannine with Merlin, the crazed tabby cat and his sister, Jasmine, the brat-cat With Angel Cody(Roving Gemini), and Weenie the tortie waiting at the Bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wasserbuffel Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I'm so sorry about his sudden passing. Way too young. (hugs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyE Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I'm so sorry. I hope you find comfort in your memories of him. Quote Patty, Mom to Jaxson 5/12/2017 Forever in my heart: Joey 11/01/2007 to 12/06/2018, Scout 11/19/2005 to 07/15/15 and Jack 01/03/2004 to 06/11/2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dmt Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I am so sorry for your loss. Billy was too young. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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silverfish Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I am so sorry. That sounds like a truly awful experience and I can only relate it to when Jack collapsed at home, but he lived another three days at the vet, and he was 13 1/2. To lose Billy at 8 1/2 like that must have been devastating. Doesn't sound as if there was anything anyone could have done. I know it's no particular comfort right now, but maybe you'll be able to look back in a while and take comfort in the fact that he didn't have a long-drawn-out, painful illness, but passed away quite quickly. He probably wasn't aware of anything very much in those last moments. : Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 What a horrible shock for you. I'm so very sorry. Godspeed, Billy. 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...
Guest Whippet Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I am so sorry. That sounds like a truly awful experience and I can only relate it to when Jack collapsed at home, but he lived another three days at the vet, and he was 13 1/2. To lose Billy at 8 1/2 like that must have been devastating. Doesn't sound as if there was anything anyone could have done. I know it's no particular comfort right now, but maybe you'll be able to look back in a while and take comfort in the fact that he didn't have a long-drawn-out, painful illness, but passed away quite quickly. He probably wasn't aware of anything very much in those last moments. : Yes, exactly. It took in all, 10 minutes and his heart stopped beating. By the time he hit the floor when he collapsed, he had already stopped feeling and "being there"... And also, I was there the whole time, I "spooned" with him and cuddled so he wasn't alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartdogs Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 (edited) I am so very sorry. Our Jack passed away in June under very similar circumstances and it is very heartbreaking when they die in your arms and there is nothing you can do. Run free Billy, run free sweetie... Edited December 18, 2012 by Charlies_Dad Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I'm so very, very sorry :( he was much too young Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Downtownhoundz Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Oh my goodness, how very, very tragic and sad, especially this time of the year ! I'm so sorry...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 How heartbreaking. I am so very sorry but glad that you were with him. I am sure that he was able to sense that on some level. When Zoe arrested after her dental, they were doing CPR and had me rush there. While they were working on her, I was able to cradle her head and speak to her. Her heart would try to regulate itself when I spoke. The vet told me that Zoe knew I was there, just like Billy knew you were there with him. Hugs to you. Cindy 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...
schultzlc Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I am so sorry that your Billy had to leave you. Quote Laura, mom to Luna (Boc's Duchess) and Nova (Atascocita Venus).Forever in my heart, Phantom (Tequila Nights) and Zippy (Iruska Monte). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I'm so sorry! Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 You were there for your boy, and he knew you were there. He knew. I'm so very sorry. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Whippet Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Thanks everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I'm so sorry. Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quarrystepper Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 So sorry for your loss. Quote Drew and occasionally DW Melody, with Rosie (AMF Ready Made) and Marvin (Bella Riddick) in Louisville. Forever missing Brooks (KC Bastone) and Kali (Swish). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest june Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I am so sorry for your loss. You were blessed to have each other and that you were there with him when this happened. Godspeed Billy. Sending prayers to help heal your heart. june Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gemma Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndmommy03 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I'm so sorry. I just lossed my 8 year old grey (very suddenly as well) so I know how sad you must feel. Hugs. Quote <p>Kim and the hound - RumorMissing my angels Marlow, Silver, Holly and Lucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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