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 #1480634


Randi16
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 Absolutly devestated...

So. Joey girl passed away today. We think she had a heart attack. I don’t know what happened; we were walking around the block and it was like her back leg went out from under her. I thought she tripped on something but couldn’t get up. She looked up at me with those eyes and I was FREAKING! Then she started shaking and was still. This all happened in 15 seconds. I don’t know how but I ran half a block to the back of our house SCREAMING for my husband to come. He ran out and tried to give her CPR, move her tongue from her throat but it was useless. I’m so heartbroken and... I don’t know. I don’t want to do a poor me but I have to say in less than I year, I lost my father to cancer (10 days after he was diagnosed), I lost my 4 1/2 year old rabbit who was my little girl, and now Joey. Wow... What an empty EMPTY feeling.



10/16/07  06:13pm

 #1480691


Poohgirl
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   Message To: Randi16   In reference to Message Id: 1480634


 Absolutly devestated...

Omg I am so sorry to hear that . I wish I had more words for you to make u feel better . I was reading this and my heart just broke for you , i send all my condolences to u and your husband .
10/16/07  07:09pm

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Uglybetty
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   Message To: Poohgirl   In reference to Message Id: 1480691


 Absolutly devestated...

i am so sorry to hear about your loss. i cried for joey and your family. please dont blame yourselves. your husband tried his best. blessed be to joey.
10/16/07  07:43pm

 #1480774


Randi16
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   Message To: Uglybetty   In reference to Message Id: 1480735


 Absolutly devestated...

Thanks guys. We really appreciate it. I don’t blame my husband, there was nothing he could do. The neighbors asked if she ate something that was poisiness- it couldn’t have been in the second she went down because she was a very big girl. I did just read on-line that large breeds are predisposed for this heart disease which has no signs until sudden death. But it doesn’t make us feel any better. Thanks again.



10/16/07  08:06pm

 #1480777


FutureVet123
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   Message To: Randi16   In reference to Message Id: 1480774


 Absolutly devestated...

Well did she have a lot of water before you left for the walk?
-Jeni
10/16/07  08:08pm

 #1480826


Randi16
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   Message To: FutureVet123   In reference to Message Id: 1480777


 Absolutly devestated...

We had walked maybe half of a block but yes, she always drank a lot of water- purified also.
10/16/07  08:50pm

 #1480895


HerpsinIN
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   Message To: Randi16   In reference to Message Id: 1480826


 Absolutly devestated...

So sorry to hear this. One thing to consider is having a necropsy done on the dog just to see what caused it.
10/16/07  09:40pm

 #1480908


Reddcatt
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   Message To: Randi16   In reference to Message Id: 1480634


 Absolutly devestated...

NO!!!...OMG!!! ..i am sooo sorry randi!!..i feel like bawling here....she was the sweetest thing....i am still in shock....u poor thing..u must be devastated!!....she had a great home....and people to love her till her end..and it dosent seem she suffered any....so thank god for that!!...your heart must be so empty right now!!!...my love and condolences are with you....shes in doggie heaven now!!..again..so sorry for your loss.....i loved joey!!....take care..wendy



10/16/07  09:52pm

 #1481177


Poohgirl
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   Message To: Reddcatt   In reference to Message Id: 1480908


 Absolutly devestated...

My husband was wondering how old was she . Sorry for the question.
10/17/07  07:14am

 #1481355


Randi16
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   Message To: Poohgirl   In reference to Message Id: 1481177


 Absolutly devestated...

Oh Poohgirl, don’t worry. She was almost 9, so for a large breed, she was doing great! No problem with the question.

Oh Wendy, I was thinking about you all day yesterday and how you’d be as heartbroken as us. It all happened so fast and I think we’re in complete shock. I came down the stairs this morning and there was no big lovey face waiting for me. It’s going to be very hard. And poor Bella; she’s been quiet and just snuggly. It will take time but we’ll be okay. I’m glad she didn’t suffer; my biggest fear was that she’d have hip problems and wouldn’t be able to walk. Thanks for your sympathy. I’m sad. :0(
10/17/07  10:35am

 #1481380


Ghastly
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   Message To: Randi16   In reference to Message Id: 1480634


 Absolutly devestated...

I feel so sorry for you
Joey was the retriever yes?
I understand how you feel 3 weeks ago now
I lost my bunny he was 2year old
Was told my gerbil is going to die of diabeties and liver failure
And Kimba my Dobbie got attacked by deer
10/17/07  11:14am

 #1481465


Poohgirl
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   Message To: Ghastly   In reference to Message Id: 1481380


 Absolutly devestated...

OH man I started to cry today when i was reading the post again ty for answering . I know how hard it was for me when I lost my first dog he was a pit . He was almost 7 when he past away from cancer . So I can’t say it enough I am so sorry my prayers r with u ..
10/17/07  01:12pm

 #1481552


Randi16
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   Message To: Poohgirl   In reference to Message Id: 1481465


 Absolutly devestated...

Thanks Poohgirl and Ghastly. Oh Ghastly, I know you’re going through the roughest time just like us. I feel you and hope it gets easier. It will take time of course. Joey was a Great Prynees. I had a terrible week when my rabbit died also... It’s VERY hard. Oh I hate cancer. It’s the worst disease EVER! Thanks girls.
10/17/07  02:54pm

 #1481642


Poohgirl
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   Message To: Randi16   In reference to Message Id: 1481552


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your very welcome .



10/17/07  04:19pm

 #1481691


FutureVet123
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   Message To: Poohgirl   In reference to Message Id: 1481642


 Absolutly devestated...

I sat there in shock, my mouth was wide open. I re-read, and re-read, and re-read your post like 6 times. I couldn’t believe it!! Two days ago Joey was happy, bouncy, and you have pictures of her and little Bella... and I was like, whoa, is this a joke? But yes, you will DEFINITELY be in my prayers.
I’m sorry to say that the cause could have very possibly been bloat. Next to hip dysplaysia, bloat is one of the most common defects of large breed dogs. Just in case you don’t know what it is, if a large breed dog drinks large quantities of water before a walk(s), air can be trapped in the stomach, and then the stomach twists, which is proven to be fatal
I am sooooo sorry again. I almost cried right then and there! Rest In Peace Joey girl
She taught me a lot about her breed. More than I expected
-Jeni
10/17/07  05:02pm

 #1481717


Randi16
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   Message To: FutureVet123   In reference to Message Id: 1481691


 Absolutly devestated...

I’m glad you learned about Joey and the breed because it’s a wonderful one! They are very loyal, gentle, and just amazing. My neighbor back in Oregon has always had them. He just got a new one (from a rescue in WA) because his old boy, Gus, passed away from cancer. I know, it’s crazy to have her in my face one moment and then gone; vanished. I’m SO glad I took my camera out that day. I filmed her and Bella playing; I had told my husband I would be SO SAD if we didn’t have any videos of her before she passed away. It was just last week... Weird when you start thinking things like that before it happens. I guess mother’s intuition...? My mom and I are crying enough for everyone; please don’t cry. Joey’s having a blast and is running and eating whatever she wants with all the other lovies up there with her. I didn’t know about bloat; seems large breeds have a lot of predisposed things... Huh? Sucky deal.



10/17/07  05:30pm

 #1481766


HerpsinIN
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   Message To: Randi16   In reference to Message Id: 1481717


 Absolutly devestated...

Bloat is more associated with deep chested breeds, such as danes, shepherds, dobies, and even small deep chested breeds such as min pins, bostons, chis, etc. It is not limited to large breed dogs. Another thing to realize is bloat can happen to ANY dog, deep chested dogs just have it happen a lot more.
10/17/07  06:11pm

 #1481850


Ghastly
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   Message To: Randi16   In reference to Message Id: 1481552


 Absolutly devestated...

Cheers
Hope everyone doesn’t have to go through
The horribleness either
And cancer truely is horrible
It should have never been invented lol
(that was to try and cheer you up)
10/17/07  07:16pm

 #1481972


EM-JAY
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   Message To: Ghastly   In reference to Message Id: 1481850


 Absolutly devestated...

sorry bout ur loss, i kno its hard, ive too gone threw a coupl loss of people and pets. the only way i look at it, is at least he wasnt alone. he was with u, and he knew u luved him.
my mum had to put our cat to sleep, when i was gone, cuz she fell down the basement stairs. she called the vet and they took her and put her to sleep. that cat didnt trust alot of peolple, and its really hurt to kno that the last person she saw was a stranger.

so know that he had u, and u guys will see eachother again.
10/17/07  09:05pm

 #1481979


Randi16
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   Message To: EM-JAY   In reference to Message Id: 1481972


 Absolutly devestated...

You’re SO right! I knew there was a reason that I wasn’t working and it must of been so I could be there with her. Thank you so much. I know almost everyone on this site knows how it feels to lose a loved one. So sorry about your cat. She knew how much you loved her also. They probaly put her done so quickly so she wasn’t in any pain. They’re both together watching us.



10/17/07  09:10pm

 #1481989


Gecko boy12
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   Message To: Randi16   In reference to Message Id: 1480634


 Absolutly devestated...

That Sucks
10/17/07  09:16pm

 #1482125


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   Message To: Randi16   In reference to Message Id: 1481979


 Absolutly devestated...

randi....i keep thinking about her...i told my husband last night..he was shocked also...from the first pic he saw of her he liked her alot also....the only thing that keeps me from bawling is that she passed quickly!!...and u are right..at least no bad hip problems to cause her pain daily...thats my only consoltation...(listen to me...geez..like it was my dog!!....lol)..but i remember the pain of my cocker dog dying....it was bad!...and i thought i’d never get another dog again..i was honestly afraid to feel that pain again...and i still am now....but all we can do is love our doggies alot while we have them, so we know they had a good life(like joey did)...after i heard, i went and gave my dogs big hugs and kisses... and when i get my great pyr.,.... i’m gonna name him/her..Joey,....(if u dont mind?)
do u think it was bloat or heart?...i am so scared of bloat with my dogs....i wish i knew concrete ways to prevent it.....i dont think there is a way though..and its frustrating!!..well..best wishes...wendy.....p.s...i figured out how to send pics on e-mail...(i think)...if u want to see daisy and hammie...(let me know)...i cant figure out how to get them on this dumb site!!
10/17/07  11:00pm

 #1482164


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   Message To: Reddcatt   In reference to Message Id: 1482125


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Quote:

.i wish i knew concrete ways to prevent it.....i dont think there is a way though..and its frustrating!!



A surgery called Gastroplexy will prevent the twisting of the stomach (but not the bloating), which is actually what kills the dogs. I had this procedure done on my Bouvier when she was getting spayed. Thankfully, since I work there, I got a HUGE discount, otherwise, I am not sure I could afford it. The vet i work for charges $300 on top of the spay, anesthesia, surgery pack, etc. So it is an expensive investment, but it is such a relief not to have to worry about waiting so long after exercise before she can eat, etc. It was the best "investment" i ever made.
10/17/07  11:45pm

 #1482197


Reddcatt
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   Message To: HerpsinIN   In reference to Message Id: 1482164


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yeah herp i have heard of that sugery....if i had known about it when i got daisy spayed..i would of gotten it done!!!.....noone even asked me!!....(and..up here anyways...thay say its not too much more on top of the spay..the saint rescue said like 50-100$ more).....but for my male...it will probably be ALOT more...cause its only a neuter....but i’m gonna ask and see,when i get him fixed.....are there any other ways to help prevent it?....i wet her food..and let it swell before feeding..thinking it will have less of a chance to swell in the stomach?.....bloat is a scary thing!..thanks, wendy



10/18/07  12:32am

 #1482204


Randi16
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   Message To: HerpsinIN   In reference to Message Id: 1482164


 Absolutly devestated...

Wow HerpsinIN, I never knew about twisting in the stomachs or ANYTHING. WOW! What an eye opener. Thanks for the story! So glad you got it done and it didn’t bankrupt you :0)

Reddcatt, I’m sorry about your cocker. I always loved those! I heard they pee in the house a lot... True? Of COURSE you can use Joey’s name! She would LOVE IT! We always called her Jo-Jo or Jo-Jo-B. It’s a good name! And my mom called her Josepine. She just looked at her like, grandma what are you talking about. Funny girl! YES! I am dying to see pictures of Daisy and Hammie! My little oink oink! My e-mail address is: .com Yes, I’ve been extra snuggly with everyone in the house today. Am really working with Bella and getting her not to bite. I know she’s taking this hard but she’s only 5 months old, so I hope she won’t take it TOO hard. You know? Can’t wait for those pictures! Thank you and your hubby for the extra Joey loving! She loved the attention she got! She knew she was gorgeous! :0)
10/18/07  12:38am

 #1482461


Ghastly
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   Message To: Randi16   In reference to Message Id: 1482204


 Absolutly devestated...

Twisted Stomachs

Yeah when you feed your dog you must wait 1 hour
Or more after it has finished eating before you take it on
It’s evening walk or evan play in the yard
As with the stomach digesting the food
And running around don’t work well together
The stomach gets twisted and tie’s in a knot shape
Hense the name Twisted Stomach
First signs are that they are slower don’t stretch there
Legs too far and they gett all bloaty around the stomach area
Evan in long hair dogs you can see it
If your dog/anyone’s dog gets a twisted stomach
It must be taken to the vets STRAIGHT AWAY
Nothing lke ill just finish it’s walk or let me have a drink first
Seriously if the dog get it
Jump in the car and drive as fast but not breaking the speed limit
To the vet practise say it’s an emergency saying the dog has got a twisted stomach you will
Get seen to straight away
Or evan phone them on your way there on a mobile headset

I would seriously be scared if that happened to any of my dogs
Let alone a friends or strangers
10/18/07  11:46am

 #1482869


Erica A
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   Message To: Ghastly   In reference to Message Id: 1482461


 Absolutly devestated...

Randi, i PMed you.
10/18/07  06:54pm

 #1482958


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   Message To: Randi16   In reference to Message Id: 1482204


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randi....for the e-mail address it only says.com??....they must of removed it..personal message me if u want..then i’ll be able to get it....how ya doing???..wendy



10/18/07  07:57pm

 #1483030


Randi16
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   Message To: Reddcatt   In reference to Message Id: 1482958


 Absolutly devestated...

Ghastly, thanks for the info. Good thing we run in the am and then eat... I was thinking of asking if that was bad but it seems like it’s the best option...

Erica, thank you for the BEAUTIFUL tribute to Joey! It’s was amazing and my cheeks are still wet. I posted it on my Space to show everyone! That was SO sweet of you! So sorry about your recent losses I imagine it is SO hard to have foster animals and then have to give them up. How do you do it? What breed is the 123 pounder? Thanks again!

Reddcatt, I sent you a message. It wouldn’t let me put my whole e-mail address is, hope you understand it! We are doing okay thank you. We went to visit my mother-in-law and took Bella. She had fun running around with the chickens and cruising in the car. The town is small so she didn’t need her leash, since most people walk or ride a bike, so she was happy! Good to keep her mind off the emptier house... Thanks for checking on us. How are all your little ones? And the hubby of course?
10/18/07  08:41pm

 #1483086


Reddcatt
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   Message To: Randi16   In reference to Message Id: 1483030


 Absolutly devestated...

randi...i sent pics...i hope!!!...lol...your town sounds NICE!!!..i love small towns!!..mine used to be..but it seems to be growing to big now.......lol....playing with the chickens!....bet she loved that!!..yep!...u need a piggy!!!!!!! ....he’d love to play with bella and the chickens!......i think gibby is gonna have her babies tonight!!! ..shes moaning....her belly is moving up and down....shes restless..oooh..i’m scared for her!!...gotta go!..i hear her making very weird noises right now!!...later..wen
10/18/07  09:30pm
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