charbess Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Second pup in less than 5 months left for heaven today...Bess joined Charlotte who paved the way in July. Ultrasound showed a mass which was the cause of the severe anemia and most likely, the weight loss that just wouldn't stop. She was on pred and Vitamin B for about a month and we knew it was a stalling move but still appreciated the extra time it bought us while we got used to the idea our 12 1/2 year old sweetie was going to be leaving us. Cooper, with us since early September when Charlotte died, is looking a bit bereft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 No words are adequate, just Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RMarie Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I'm really sorry for your loss. Where was the mass? What symptoms, other than weight loss, did you see? Did you have any bloodwork done? We're still trying to figure out what's wrong with James' gut. He's lost 6 pounds in the last month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I am so sorry to hear this. Hugs to Cooper and his humans. Fly with the wind, Bess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I'm so sorry to read this news. I know the pain well of losing 2 close together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I'm so sorry to read this news. I know the pain well of losing 2 close together. Here as well. I am so sorry for your broken heart. 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...
ramonaghan Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 So sorry for both your losses. Rest well, Bess. Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I'm so very 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 December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I am so very 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...
Guest june Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 It is so hard to lose one much less two and so close together. HUGS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I am so sorry. Sadly I know what you are going through, I lost Fletcher in June, and while Molly is still here, she has cancer and I won't have her much longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest carriej Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 My Kowalla left me of anemic, weight loss, and some kind of intestinal mass/tumor.. Most likely cancer (presumably) My baby was just 7. It hurts so bad to let them go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forevergrey Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I am so sorry. They never stay long enough. And to lose both pups so close together is utter misery, (this is what happened to me last July, both my boys gone two weeks apart). Godspeed Bess. Hugs.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragsysmum Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 So very sorry for your losses. Quote Sue from England Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kudzu Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I'm so sorry. The losses hurt so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charbess Posted December 4, 2013 Author Share Posted December 4, 2013 I'm really sorry for your loss. Where was the mass? What symptoms, other than weight loss, did you see? Did you have any bloodwork done? We're still trying to figure out what's wrong with James' gut. He's lost 6 pounds in the last month. We took her to the vet for the weight loss and fussiness eating...bloodwork showed very low red blood count. Next day, took her to specialist for ultrasound which revealed a mass in her intestines (in the middle, I think) that was inoperable because of the anemia (need protein in the blood to heal.) They put her on prednisone and Vitamin B shots as well as cerenia for nausea. She kept losing weight and when we lost her yesterday she was 48 lbs, from her all time high of 71 (several years ago.) I tried everything to keep her interested in food but whatever was growing inside her was sapping all the nutrients. I implore you to get some bloodwork done for starters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RMarie Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 That's so sad! I'm sorry!!! We had bloodwork done. CBC was normal, but the mal-absorption came back with some abnormalities. I don't want to steal your thread, but the rest of our story is here, if you're interested: http://forum.greytalk.com/index.php/topic/301427-orange-muscous-y-poop/page-3 Again, I'm very sorry for your losses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charbess Posted December 4, 2013 Author Share Posted December 4, 2013 That's so sad! I'm sorry!!! We had bloodwork done. CBC was normal, but the mal-absorption came back with some abnormalities. I don't want to steal your thread, but the rest of our story is here, if you're interested: http://forum.greytalk.com/index.php/topic/301427-orange-muscous-y-poop/page-3 Again, I'm very sorry for your losses. Wish I didn't have a thread to steal, Rachel. Please, feel free to ask any questions. If I can offer any help, I do so gladly. Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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