Guest kolegekreed Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Hi All. This is my first and tragically, likely last post on your boards. Our beautiful 11 year old boy passed away suddenly this morning while at the groomers. He had a seizure and within a short time later stopped breathing altogether. We are shocked, saddened, heartbroken. There are obviously no words. We got him a little under 8 years ago from a rescue. He had a couple issues over the years. One, he was bring groomed at Petco 5 years ago and fell off the table and had a slipped disc. With lots of medication he soldiered through pain over the years. He also had kidney issues from the time we got him as far as high protein. The vet recently told us any other dog would have been dead for several years by now with the protein amounts he had in his kidneys most of his life. I know there won't be any real answers, but I had to come here and ask for your input. Do you think a seizure serious enough to kill him could be related to the kidney issue? Is it just a freak thing? It is common that they can be so strong it kills the greyhound? We'd love any knowledge you can share with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I don't have any experience with canine seizures, but I just wanted to say I'm so sorry for your tragic loss. I lost one of my girls unexpectedly two weeks ago today and it has been so hard. I hope you find some answers that bring you peace. 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...
Brandiandwe Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I don't know either, but hope you will accept my condolences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I'm very sorry for your loss. Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest normaandburrell Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I am so sorry for your loss. I think it is hardest when it is sudden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I have no idea. I just want to say how sorry I am. 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...
Guest june Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 (edited) I am so very sorry for your loss. If a seizure is strong enough and lasts long enough it can kill either a dog or a person. As for if the kidney's had anything to do with what happened I don't know. Edited September 11, 2014 by june Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 So very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 It is certainly possible that advancing kidney disease could cause fatal seizure or stroke (which can resemble seizure). I'm so sorry for your loss. 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...
GeorgeofNE Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Are you relying on what the groomer told you? Because unfortunately I used to work for the Mass. SPCA in their law enforcement office taking complaint phone calls, and many a dog has died at the groomers. Which is one reason I would NEVER go to one. I'm so sorry for your loss. Yes, it could have been a seizure, and if so likely there was something else going on, and that is what killed him. I had a six year old cat literally drop dead right in front of me. It was horrible. Vet said it could have been a blood clot, aneurysm, etc. You can't know unless you pay for a necropsy. Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozgirl2 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I'm so sorry for the loss of your boy... if you can, you might want to stay around here - it's a great community & we truly understand your loss... 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...
carronstar Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I am so very sorry that you lost your boy. Unfortunately, I lost my girl Morgaine to a status seizure that appeared out of the blue. She did not have kidney disease. Please accept my sincere condolences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I am so very sorry for your loss. 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...
Burpdog Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Sending my sympathy. I would be very suspect of the groomer and would never take a dog to be groomed unless I personally knew the groomer and even then I would hesitate. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartdogs Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 As an owner of a seizure dog ( 3rd one I've had) I am so sorry for your loss. We would like you to stay here if you feel up to it, the group has been wonderful & you might be able to help someone later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINMANPDX Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I am so sorry for your sudden loss. Godspeed to your sweet boy. Quote Theresa (Tess) Mom to Elliott (Sol Flasher) and Lea (PTL Lea) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBass Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I am so very sorry for your tragic loss. There are dozens of conditions that can cause a seizure. Since your boy did not have a history of seizure activity, my instinct is that the same underlying condition that caused the seizure also took your boy's life. A necropsy might be able to shed some light on the root cause. You may or may not want to pursue that kind of investigation. Such a loss, that seems to come out of nowhere, is shocking and one begins to look for reasons and causes and things that might have been fixable or preventable. Sometimes you can find those answers; sometimes you are left with a heartbreaking mystery in the end. I hope that loving, happy memories of your beloved hound will comfort and heal your aching heart. Lucy Quote Lucy with Greyhound Nate and OSH Tinker. With loving memories of MoMo (FTH Chyna Moon), Spirit, Miles the slinky kitty (OSH), Piper "The Perfect" (Oneco Chaplin), Winston, Yoda, Hector, and Claire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlc Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Though I have no advice, I want to send my condolences for your sudden loss. 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...
greytpups Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I'm so sorry for your loss...how tragic. I have no advice but hope you can get some answers from others who may be more knowledgeable. 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 kolegekreed Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Thanks everyone. I did want to say, I have no suspicion of the groomer here, we're it pet com where he was injured before, I would be 100% suspect. This particular person we know and is absolutely devastated; she actually sent us a fruit basket today with a nice card. The vet did advise we could do a necropsy but the last thing we wanted was for him to be cut up. I know this will always be a mystery,but figured it wouldn't hurt to ask those more knowledgable than me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kolegekreed Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Once I figure out how to get a picture up, I'll be sure to do that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surrygreys Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 That is just awful! I am very sorry for your loss. It is certainly never easy when they leave us, but when it's sudden like that... We lost a cat to seizures that resulted from an apparent vaccine reaction. He was gone so quickly - just horrible. Quote Marge & Bob with Jane (Jane Krakowski) and Nora the cat. Missing hounds Heidi, Macho, Blair and Henry, and kitties Penny and Isa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallgreydogmom Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 We are a special needs foster home and do take in seizure greyhounds. Yes, we did have one that went into a seizure and passed away. It is a shock even when you are aware it may happen. We are so sorry for your loss. Hugs Quote Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the Day comes, God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man. (Persian Proverb) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverbosun Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Sadly seizures can be life threatening events. I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Barbara Majestic and Ranger "If you want to hear the patter of little feet I'll put shoes on my dogs." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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