Lost my dog today :( - my friend
 

Only for dog lovers and people that feel like that.
Woke up this morning and one of my dogs was shaking and puking all over the place, i took him to the vet in my town and he said that he probably ate something and he gave him 4 injections. I took dog home and he was feeling better, stubborn as always my pride Irish Setter. Around 1 p.m. i had to take my dad to hospital in another town to get surgery, so i locked my dogs, gave a key to a friend and asked if he could check him till i get back. . Went to my dads place and drove him in another town. During whole day i was on the phone with a friend and he said that condition of my dog is getting worse and i have asked him to take him to the vets one more time. He did that and now another vet said and i quote: " I really don't know what's wrong with him, what did other vet earlier today said?" So he brought him home and stayed whole time with him. The surgery that my dad had finished at 7 p.m. i rushed home and i was home at 8p.m. the dog was shaking and was sick as hell, i called one more time vet if they could give me some advice or something, and than at 8p.m. he gave me phone number from vet that is in town where i took my father for operation. I called the guy and he said to me: "You can rush him here but he won't make it in time". The road to there was just terrible it's around 90km from my place, not far you would say but the road was terrible. I put him in the car and drove back , speeding like never before, and my friend just passed away before i have entered the city. I was there in 30mins or less.. Vet in other town told me that my dog had don't know exact word in English but his belly was twisted and it could easily be removed with simple operation if it's diagnosed on time. I have been breeding Irish Setters for quite some time now, and i must tell you that this is the first time i have seen something like this.
Anyways this one of his older pictures from earlier this year
http://s12.postimage.org/kr4l1jr8d/Untitled_1.jpg
He was a champ in 7th fci group and he was in his prime. 09.09.2012-28.11.2012
but above all, he was my friend, my buddy, my .... he was stubborn as hell and didn't listen so well, but he was big molly and he was mine!

Wow that is really terrible news. Sorry for your loss. I know its too late, but sometimes Vet's are limited in what they can do. Here in Montreal there is a Veterinary hospital that is fully equipped with Xray machines and even an MRI for animals. We took our cat there once who just seemed a little sick, but they found the real problem and saved its life. Paid a bazillion dollars, but it was worth it.

Sorry again for your loss. Animals RULE!

Poor doggy,my condolences on your loss :(

tnx.. there is no high price for saving your friend.. :/ but the fact is that they didn't know what is happening to him... They could just say we don't know take him to other town, that wouldn't be hard... i feel devastated, and angry at the same time.. a lot of emotions cause a lot of things has happened in last day..

Sorry for the loss of your dog. Condolences to you and your family. I lost one last year and the year before and I am not over it yet.

Damn we had to put our baby down this year and it still hurts.. Sorry you are going through this.. *hugs* for your family bro.

Sorry to hear, I don't know what I'm going to do when my guy is gone :/

Im so sorry for your loss. When CJ died I cried everytime I thought of him for a week.

Sorry for your loss looks like a great dog

What an awful day, especially since you couldn't be with him while he was sick. *hugs*

It sounds like the vet was describing a twisted intestine (gastric torsion.) That can happen sometimes and acts so quickly. :( (http://www.kifka.com/Elektrik/Bloat.htm) Very scary situation.

Sorry for your loss. I currently just have cats, but want to fence in my back yard before getting a dog again (I have a fairly big back yard - about an acre in itself). Talking with my mom just a couple of hours ago she suggested an Irish Setter - they're not the brightest, but they are handsome and very sweet. Again, sorry for your loss.

I hate to hear that...I lost mine several years back and Arie was really a cool dog, as I am sure we'd all say of our own dogs.
Condolences...

thank you all people for support, it's very late here and i still can't sleep and only think about my puppy.. And @Ellie yes you are correct it's gastric torsion, if he was diagnosed when i first took him to vet i could easily drive him to another town..

Forgot to say that his name was My Monarch Red Irish Dream and i called him Archibald or Archi..

Very sorry to hear you lost you friend. RIP!

Sorry to hear... i know how it feels to lose a dog... take care.
Anyway... i was told when I was young that dogs must not run too much after
they ate a lot... that could turn stomach... i don`t know... that`s what i was told...

How frustrating! I would let the first vet know how the day turned out. It's hard being in a smaller town with not many vet choices. I've totally been there :(

What a beautiful dog, too. I love setters.

go commit suicide you fuckface... we don`t give a fuck about where you stand in life!
fucking caged penis!

My parents had to put down the family dog after about 14yrs of time together, I feel for you man. It's a sad time losing anyone you're close to, sometimes a pet, especially a dog is closer than some of our other family members.

RIP Big Molly

RIP Doggy

My heart goes out to you and I mean that.

Your dog suffered from Gastric Torsion; essentially an inverting of the stomach which twists everything shut:

http://www.woodhavenlabs.com/bloat.html

I lost my best fieind of many years due to this and he was helped on his journey to the afterlife in my arms.

I cannot speak of it and can barely write of it. There was essentially nothing that you could do to save him as surgery is a toss-up.

I do not "feel" your loss, I KNOW your loss and you have my heartfelt sympathies.

You did NOTHING wrong!
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The explanation of what happened to your canine buddy:

"Gastric Torsion/Bloat in Dogs
with information taken from Carlson & Giffon

(This article is dedicated to Hershey, a chocolate Labrador who died of Gastric Torsion. If even one person learns about this disorder and takes precautions, his death will not be in vain.)

If you own a deep chested dog such as a Labrador Retriever, Doberman Pinscher, Akita or Great Dane you must be made aware of Gastric Torsion or commonly referred to as Bloat.

Bloat is caused by too much gas or fluid in the stomach. This gas can extend the stomach causing gastric dilation. If the stomach partially rotates its called gastric torsion. If it fully rotates its called gastric volvolus. Each can be a life threatening problem.

BLOAT FACTS:

Dogs with bloat nearly always are between four and seven years of age. Two-thirds are males.

It usually affects dogs of the larger, deeper-chested breeds: Great Danes, German Shepherds, St. Bernards, Labrador Retrievers, Irish Wolfhounds, Great Pyrenees, Boxers, Weimaraners, Old English Sheepdogs, Irish Setters, and others of large size (58 pounds was the average size in one study) It rarely occurs in small breeds.

Dogs who bloat tend to eat large quantities of dry kibble.

They exercise vigorously after eating and tend to drink water in large amounts after meals.

They may have a history of digestive upsets (gastritis).

There may be a familial association with other dogs who have bloated.

SIGNS OF GASTRIC DILATION

The signs are excessive salivation and drooling, extreme restlessness, attempts to vomit and defecate, evidence of abdominal pain (the dog whines and groans when you push on the stomach wall) and abdominal distention. Its important to know the history of the dog. Has it eaten recently? Drunk water? Has it been running or exercising within 2-3 hours of eating?

If the dog is able to burp or vomit you can usually rest assured that the gut is not twisted. This can be treated at home. Give Mylanta by mouth. Dosage for a small dog is 6 ounces; Medium dog is 8 ounces; large dog 12 ounces. Make sure you walk the dog after giving the Mylanta until the bloat is relieved or until you can contact a veterinarian. If the bloat is relieved at home, it would still be a good idea to contact your vet to let them know the dog bloated. IF YOU ARE UNSURE, RUSH THIS DOG TO THE VET IMMEDIATELY. THIS COULD BE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH FOR YOUR DOG. Once a dog bloats, it will usually bloat again in the future.

SIGNS OF TORSION OR VOLVULUS

The initial signs are the same for Gastric Dilation except more severe. The distress is more evident. There could be rapid breathing, pale gums and the dog may collapse. The shock like symptoms are due to the strangulation of the blood supply to the stomach and spleen. RUSH THIS DOG TO THE VET IMMEDIATELY. Surgery is needed to relieve a torsion or volvulus. The chance of a recurrence is about 15 percent.

PREVENTION

Knowing of this problem is the first part of prevention. Feed several small meals throughout the day (at LEAST 2) instead of one big meal. Keep the dog quiet at LEAST one hour before and at LEAST 2 hours after a meal. This means no roughhousing or playing. If the dog usually gets rambuncious after a meal, crate this animal. Monitor and restrict the water intake of the dog before and especially after a meal. The dog should not drink after eating dry kibble. Therefore, it is best to thoroughly soak the kibble for at least 30 minutes before feeding this to the dog. Try not to feed a kibble which expands greatly when wet. Do the kibble test overnight. Put a cup of kibble in a bowl. Add water and let soak over night. What you see in the morning is the amount of swelling this food will do in your dog's stomach. If its excessive, change to another kibble which doesn't swell as much. Always keep Mylanta on hand.

These measures may prevent some cases of bloat but will not prevent all cases. Being aware might be the difference between life and death for your dog."

my condolences to you and your family :(

I know it's hard to lose a dog/friend.

RIP Archi

Archi looked like a great dog; sorry for your loss.

Ignore JohnnyClips; his uncle kept him on a leash.

Sorry to hear that. I'd be a wreck if that happened to my boy.

A guy who lives a few doors from me had his German Shepherd's stomach get twisted, and he died too. Never know when that can happen.

Fuck you and the horse you rode in on!

Do you mean a tether or a LEASH?

Is English a scond language?

Temporary tethers are not necessessarily bad.

Leashes are used to walk the dog.

To which do you refer?

WTF do you mean and why in the fuck do you not have sympathy for the loss of this canine companion?

You have no reason to be in this thread without explanation.

Dimwit.

And you are a disgusting pig:

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Thank you for your post.

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Right for sure!

Thank you for your post!

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so sorry for your loss :(

My dogs and me thank you for your post!

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Thank you for your post.

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Thank you for your post.

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a twisted gut?

my dog had the same thing in August.

SOrry to say but the first vet made a mistake. This is a common problem in dogs.

sadly my dog died last month from numerous other things.

always sucks :(

Thank you for your post and I now have to get out of this thread because the memories of the loss my Good Buddy are overtaking me.

Love them while you have them and learn as much about them as you can.

G'Night! and thank you all who have expressed or will express your sympathies

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why always all this drama ppl?
life goes one,and remember some people "lost their food this month!"
people are not ready for the 4th dimension yet..

Sorry for your loss :-(

Sorry for the loss of your dog.

I know how it feels as I had to put mine down last May.

fucking sucks man, sorry for your loss

Rip

Sorry for your loss, Wolfy. Just sad. Setters are such beautiful beasts. Love em.

Sorry to hear about your loss.

RIP

Oh man that sucks! Sorry to hear about your dog.

I'd be kinda pissed @ the 1st vet for not thinking about that.

Oh man thats horrible to hear

Die in a fire please

So sorry to hear that fella.. Dogs are so loyal its hard to get over it.. Something about how they can't talk, but are always there for you.

I almost regret getting a new one, because its like a ticking time bomb of grief waiting to go off.. But then its worth it still.. All about the love :)

My condolences.

I'm really sorry you lost your friend.

Thank you all for kind words it's been very tough night

I'm very sorry for your loss. :(
Duke

There are not much words I can give you as comfort, I have a family of dogs also, and it is a given fact that we are confronted with unexpected loses from time to time. It hurts, it does. It makes us cry, and there is no shame in this.

I am sincerely feel sorry for you and for your loss, it might not help saying this, but I did found peace in the fact that all our pets will be forever with us when you given them your love and care. When we pass over, we see our friends on the other side, and all will continue but in a everlasting shape.

Do not try to get over it, I never did, I have pictures of my previous friends hanging beside my desk, knowing they will look at me and support me.

I am sorry for you, and i hope you take the time to give it a place in your heart.

So sorry for your loss. I know it hurts like hell :(
RIP