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CU Medallion [56005]
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Dog owners, pay attention.
Sep 25, 2013, 8:58 AM
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If your dog ever takes a dump and it's blue or bluish green, take them to the vet IMMEDIATELY. When my golden retriever/cocker spaniel mix dropped a blue deuce last week we thought it was pretty weird, but she wasn't behaving differently and I dismissed it.
Yesterday morning at approximately 7:30 AM we had to put our dog, Honey, to sleep. She was two years old.
Early Sunday morning the vet diagnosed her respiratory distress as kennel cough and the pressure on her organs on extreme overeating (it was possible she got into a big sack of dog food). The following day her condition rapidly deteriorated and we rushed her back to the vet. Further examination revealed massive internal bleeding putting pressure on her organs, including her lungs, and an enlarged heart resulting from poison. Somehow, somewhere, some time Honey ate rat poison. The vet asked if we had observed any strangely blue dumps and, of course, we had, but there was only one and we didn't realize what the implications could be. We began treatments, but after 24 hours her condition continued to deteriorate. We had to let her go just after dawn on Tuesday morning.
Losing a dog is always hard, but losing a dog who is two years old is devastating. We're absolutely heartbroken.
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Orange Blooded [2574]
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I'm sorry to hear that Murc, Prayers for you and your
Sep 25, 2013, 9:00 AM
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All-TigerNet [12763]
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Sorry to hear that.***
Sep 25, 2013, 9:02 AM
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CU Medallion [73569]
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that sucks, sorry to hear that***
Sep 25, 2013, 9:03 AM
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Heisman Winner [105432]
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Sucks a fatty, sorry to hear that.***
Sep 25, 2013, 9:03 AM
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Orange Blooded [4693]
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Sorry for your loss
Sep 25, 2013, 9:04 AM
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I would have dismissed it as well. If they had figured out she ate rat poison earlier, could they have saved her?
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Legend [17753]
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Yes, possibly. Mine got into it once, and the treatment was
Sep 25, 2013, 9:24 AM
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to give her vitamin K tablets twice a day for several weeks. Apparently the poison blocks production of the vitamin K which IIRC the blood cannot clot without.
You can also look out for unusual bruising on the body or in the mouth/gums.
Our dog was fine but now it is #### near impossible to get her to take meds, lol.
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All-In [33418]
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Ugh, so sorry to hear...***
Sep 25, 2013, 9:06 AM
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Re: Dog owners, pay attention.
Sep 25, 2013, 9:07 AM
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I am very sorry. And thanks for the warning. I have two young goldens and right now I have convinced myself that they will never die... It would be very hard. I would have to miss work for months. But all joking aside. I am very sorry to hear that.
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Rock Defender [53]
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sorry to hear***
Sep 25, 2013, 9:19 AM
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Re: Dog owners, pay attention.
Sep 25, 2013, 9:23 AM
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Roses are grey
Violets are grey
don't worry
you'll see her again one day
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All-In [47663]
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Wow, that's tough..Sorry to hear.***
Sep 25, 2013, 9:27 AM
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Heisman Winner [135476]
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Truly sorry to hear that.
Sep 25, 2013, 9:27 AM
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Especially considering that dogs, in most case, are better and more trustworthy companions than most people.
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Oculus Spirit [97661]
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Man, that's tough. Thanks for sharing though.
Sep 25, 2013, 9:40 AM
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You may save someone else's dog some day by posting this.
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Legend [19158]
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So sorry to hear about that:(..
Sep 25, 2013, 9:42 AM
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Prayers for you guys
Message was edited by: chick_with_tiger_tat®
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Hall of Famer [22718]
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Re: You left the Re:
Sep 25, 2013, 9:44 AM
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ooohhhmmmmmmeeee
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All-TigerNet [11208]
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Terrible news. Sorry to hear that, Murc.
Sep 25, 2013, 9:53 AM
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Thoughts are with you and yours.
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Re: Dog owners, pay attention.
Sep 25, 2013, 10:04 AM
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Sorry to hear. I lost my 4 year old golden retriever this past Memorial Day morning. He had lymphoma, which the vet said is very common in golden retrievers. He was my first dog, and I don't plan on getting another one for a while. Eventually, but just not right now.
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Ring of Honor [32958]
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Really sorry to hear.***
Sep 25, 2013, 10:42 AM
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Oculus Spirit [78823]
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sorry for your loss
Sep 25, 2013, 10:42 AM
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putting a dog to sleep is very difficult, but for a 2 year old dog it must be much worse
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All-In [30455]
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so, so sorry.***
Sep 25, 2013, 10:59 AM
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All-TigerNet [12270]
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dang, that's terrible.***
Sep 25, 2013, 11:15 AM
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Re: Dog owners, pay attention.
Sep 25, 2013, 11:35 AM
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Sorry to hear that!I hate to think about losing my dog!Its gotta hurt! Prayers!
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Re: Tear machine officially on.....
Sep 25, 2013, 12:08 PM
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Pic of your puppy sealed the deal. What a beautiful dog. Couldn't imagine going through this with my lab. My prayers go out to you and your family.
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Oculus Spirit [81628]
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This. As a 27 year old man, it brings tears to my eyes
Sep 25, 2013, 2:46 PM
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to read threads like this. I cannot imagine the heartbreak involved and only dread the day we could lose Cole.
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Oculus Spirit [81628]
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Wow, I'm terribly sorry Murc. I remember when you got her,
Sep 25, 2013, 2:44 PM
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so very sorry for your loss.
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All-In [27403]
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So sorry for your loss, bud.***
Sep 25, 2013, 3:18 PM
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Lot o points [163010]
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So sorry. What a beautiful dog.
Sep 25, 2013, 10:05 PM
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Not many losses can compare to the loss of a great dog.
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