4My2Greys Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 I had so many questions about the health issues that plagued Nadir and eventually brought on his death that I decided to have a necropsy done on him.. I needed to know if I had made the right decision to let him go when I did or did I short change him by not putting him in ICU and fight to extend his life. I also was hoping to find answers that might help others facing similar health issues with their greyhounds. It took 3 months to get the final report back, but it tells me I had a very sick boy and I made the right decision not to force him to live for my own selfish reasons any longer. I also hope that this will help others who are dealing with unexplained urinary issues. No one, even the specialists, could tell me what why he was having the problems he was having. Lab work and ultrasounds didn't show anything that would account for what I best can describe as urge incontinence. I don't know how many times that it was attributed to a behavioral problem. I knew my boy though and knew this was not the case. Below is the information from the report. As I suspected he did have IBD along with failing kidneys and heart. Histopathdx Marked glomerularosclerosis with focal capsular mineralization; multifocal lymphoplasmacytic interstitial nephritis with fibrosis Marked pulmonary congestion Mild myocardial adipose deposition Marked splenic congestion; focal siderotic plaque Marked hepatic congestion Mild lymphoplasmacytic gastritis Decreased exocrine pancreatic zymogen granules Sections of brain, small intestine, and colon demonstrate no significant abnormalities Comments: The histopathological lesions in the kidney are consistent with chronic end-stage renal disease. There is histopathological evidence of some fatty deposition within the myocardium, which can been associated with cardiomyopathy. The widespread vascular congestion is consistent with cardiovascular insufficiency. The decreased granules in the exocrine pancreas are suggestive of recent anorexia. If anyone has any thoughts or comments to expound on this information that may be of help to others please post them here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 I look at this and think you are so brave to have asked for this to be done and waited so long to get the result. <Big Hugs> Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 This must be so painful for you all over again, but I hope knowing that you did the right thing letting him go brings you some comfort. Unfortuantely I can't help to interpret the results any further, although I do have to wonder if there still wasn't some underlying disease causing all of these issues that no one knew about. I just don't know enough about veterinary care to have any clue. Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 "chronic end-stage renal disease" = You did your best for him and in the end you did the right thing. Chronic kidney disease with "glomerularosclerosis with focal capsular mineralization; multifocal lymphoplasmacytic interstitial nephritis with fibrosis" is something you cannot fix. Hugs as you remember your sweet boy. 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 alannamac Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 I am so sorry. Glad you have found closure and know you did your best for your baby. I too am waiting for autopsy answers with a terrible illness in my boy. Wishing you peace and comfort knowing you did what you could and your pup is at rest free from pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 It is closure. I still question most of my decisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlueCrab Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Very brave decision for you, and so sorry you lost your boy. When my heart dog Otto died after a three-day battle with bloat, I struggled with the idea of having a necropsy done, as I *knew* there were other underlying problems in there that were never diagnosed, or that had been misdiagnosed. We decided not to do it, but all these years later I still wish I had. Re-living the heartbreak, yes, but I would have hoped it would answer questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Ah Judy, as hard as this was, I hope it brings you peace. {{{{{ Hugs }}}}} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 It's all related. His kidney disease most likely caused the cascade to heart related issues. Lorinda (3DogNite) can speak more to that. The "anorexia" was due to his lack of appetite. There was nothing you could have done differently..............not one thing.............that would have changed the outcome. I hope you can bring yourself to a place of acceptance. I hope you can accept this for what it is and go to a place where you can think of Nadir and smile. Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Thanks so much for having the necropsy done and sharing the information with us. It's noteworthy that neither labs nor imaging had indicated a kidney issue of any significance. You did everything right, Judy. I hope that helps. Quote Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Looks like he was very sick. You did your very best for him, especially towards the end 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...
greysmom Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 {{{{{HUGS}}}}} You did everything you possibly could have done. No one can do any more than that. Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 I wish you peace. Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Hope you get comfort knowing you did all you could for Nadir. Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MnMDogs Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 I'm so glad you have some closure. You were a wonderful caregiver to Nadir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 I hope this gives you the answers you sought and some peace knowing your instincts were right. As a friend of mine who is a Pediatrician says, "Moms always know" when there is something wrong. Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 I also agree there wasn't much more you could have down Judy. The kidney disease Alone was in final stages, you made the right choice even though I know it was very hard decision to make. 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...
forevergrey Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 I think it's really good to have answers, and that you waiting so long and did not give up. You did the right thing by your boy. I can tell you from a human experience a good friend of mine passed away due to renal failure. The first thing that went was his appetite, he told be once that food had almost no taste to it when his kidneys started to shut down. Eventually the renal disease caused him to have serious heart problems-they were all connected. I think the symptoms with our dogs are not that different and the outcome is the same. So sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 He was very ill with multiple issues. I hope this brings you some peace. You did everything you could possibly do. Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3DogNite Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 It does just break our hearts all over again doesn't it! Confirmation is always a comfort,, that you did all you could possibly do, for them and for you. I'm sorry for your loss ----- i'm still so sad for loosing Lazer --- but I am put at pease knowing : no stone was un-turned no curtain was pulled back,, no consultation went ignored.. as I'm sure you are! we,,,, BOTH of us,, did all we could for our much LOVED ones. It's always tooooooo soon for them to go --- My life was changed knowing, loving and taking care of Lazer --- i'm willing to bet yours was too, with Nadir. i hope you both rest in peace with the knowledge of what the report holds. Love never changes, it is un-ending and stays in our hearts forever. in memory of Lazer and Nadir have some cyber chocolate on me! it usually helps ,, just a little Quote lorinda, mom to the ever revolving door of Foster greyhounds Always in my heart: Teala (LC Sweet Dream) , Pepton, Darbee-Do (Hey Barb) , Rascal (Abitta Rascal), Power (Beyond the Power), and the miracle boy LAZER (2/21/14), Spirit (Bitter Almonds) 8/14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Judy, I have been gone from GT for a long time and I am only just seeing this. I had no idea that you had lost Nadir, and that you had to experience so much anguish over the circumstances of his last illness. I am so terribly sorry. :grouphug I'm thinking of you. I hope you can find a degree of peace from the results of his necropsy. Big hugs to you. 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...
4My2Greys Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 Thank you everybody for your kind thoughts. Although I know now that I made the only right decision in letting him go at that time I also know that my decision to have the diuresis done is what caused the catastrophic event that forced me to make that decision. Letting him go was something I had been keeping in the front of my mind and preparing for. I wish I could have given him the peaceful passing that I was able to give Bruiser. I can't help to interpret the results any further, although I do have to wonder if there still wasn't some underlying disease causing all of these issues that no one knew about. I just don't know enough about veterinary care to have any clue. This was the main reason I had the necropsy done. I waa really hoping to get some answers that would shed light on an underlying cause that was driving these issues. It's funny, even after his death I don't want to give up searching for something that may have helped him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 This was the main reason I had the necropsy done. I waa really hoping to get some answers that would shed light on an underlying cause that was driving these issues. It's funny, even after his death I don't want to give up searching for something that may have helped him. I am not sure that we ever give up searching. These dogs affect us so deeply, that any sense of not achieving perfection (because none of us fails them, we do our best in the moment) seems to haunt us for lack of better words. Nadir knew you moved heaven and earth for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3greys2cats Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 You are so brave and I admire your persistence in wanting answers, it must have been like re-living it again seeing the report, big hugs to you. Quote Roberta & Michael with Furkids- Flower (Shasta Flowers 6/7/06) & Rascal the kitty - Missing our sweet angels - Max(M's Mad Max) 10/12/02 - 12/3/15, Sara (Sara Raves 6/30/01 - 4/13/12) Queenie & Pandora the kitties - gone but never forgotten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Hugs from me and Lydia too. :grouphug Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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