Life Has anyone's dog had Parvo before? - Page 5

**The Franchise** · 09:35 AM

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I just had to put down my 10 week old puppy, Gotham, because of parvo. This shit is killing me right now.

**bogey** · 07-08-2008, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by pestilenceaf23

Well that sucks....I can't even visit the little guy.

How's he doing?

**The Franchise** · 07-08-2008, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bogey

How's he doing?

Well he's started vomiting and having diaherrea again.....still hasn't eaten yet. It's not looking good to me but I'm not a vet and she's still saying that he looks stable. They're going to check his white blood cell count again to see how that's doing. Hopefully he can make that turn soon and start to get better.

This shit is killing me though.

**bogey** · 07-08-2008, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by pestilenceaf23

Well he's started vomiting and having diaherrea again.....still hasn't eaten yet. It's not looking good to me but I'm not a vet and she's still saying that he looks stable. They're going to check his white blood cell count again to see how that's doing. Hopefully he can make that turn soon and start to get better.

This shit is killing me though.

This is such a bummer. I hope you know/trust your vet.

**The Franchise** · 07-08-2008, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bogey

This is such a bummer. I hope you know/trust your vet.

This is the first time I've had to use her because I've never had an animal since I've in Cali (2 1/2 years). She was recommended to me by people at my work though. She's done a good job of keeping me updated on his status.

**The Franchise** · 07-09-2008, 09:27 AM

Well I got a call this morning and he had blood coming out of his nose and his white blood cell count was critically low. So I made the decision to end his suffering and put him down. This really sucks right now.

stumppy · 07-09-2008, 09:29 AM

Sorry ti hear it. RIP little guy.

**DaFace** · 07-09-2008, 09:30 AM

Damn...that's too bad, man.

Frazod · 07-09-2008, 09:32 AM

Bad day for pets around here. Sorry for your loss.

**Dartgod** · 07-09-2008, 09:55 AM

Sorry to hear about this. I was hoping he'd pull through.

Give yourself a few days to grieve and go find another. You might want to check into a rescue organization rather than a local shelter. I got both my dogs that way and they seem to be a little more careful with the dogs health and who they adopt to. Of course, your mileage may vary depending on the organization.

**The Franchise** · 07-09-2008, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Dartgod

Sorry to hear about this. I was hoping he'd pull through.

Give yourself a few days to grieve and go find another. You might want to check into a rescue organization rather than a local shelter. I got both my dogs that way and they seem to be a little more careful with the dogs health and who they adopt to. Of course, your mileage may vary depending on the organization.

I'm going to wait the 6-7 months for right now. I know we've gone through and cleaned everything to try and kill the virus but I want to be 100% sure that I'm not bringing in another dog that could get it. Either that or I'll just go adopt a dog that's a little bit older and has all of its vaccinations. The process I'm in right now is working with the shelter to try and get my medical bills reimbursed. They're supposedly calling a board meeting in the next couple of days....but I'm not holding my breath.

**Dartgod** · 07-09-2008, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by pestilenceaf23

I'm going to wait the 6-7 months for right now. I know we've gone through and cleaned everything to try and kill the virus but I want to be 100% sure that I'm not bringing in another dog that could get it. Either that or I'll just go adopt a dog that's a little bit older and has all of its vaccinations. The process I'm in right now is working with the shelter to try and get my medical bills reimbursed. They're supposedly calling a board meeting in the next couple of days....but I'm not holding my breath.

Oh, right. Good call. I had forgot that your home might be contaminated now. I might be a better idea to wait a full year just to be safe.

Good luck with everything.

**Fire Me Boy!** · 07-09-2008, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by pestilenceaf23

Well I got a call this morning and he had blood coming out of his nose and his white blood cell count was critically low. So I made the decision to end his suffering and put him down. This really sucks right now.

I was very sorry to hear this. Best to you and yours. It's a tough decision to make, but you should know you did the right thing.

**bogey** · 07-09-2008, 10:53 AM

So sorry. In my opinion, you made the right decision.

**RNR** · 07-09-2008, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by pestilenceaf23

Well I got a call this morning and he had blood coming out of his nose and his white blood cell count was critically low. So I made the decision to end his suffering and put him down. This really sucks right now.

That sucks! I was pulling for the little guy. Man I was hoping the update would be the other way around

**Old Dog** · 07-09-2008, 11:16 AM

Condolences. That blows. Was hoping that the little guy would pull through.
Here's an old Dear Abby Column that kind of helped me and the Mrs when we had to put down one of our Huskies a few years back. I posted this on here once upon a long time ago, but it seems fitting again.
Warning: It can be a tearjerker to some (it was, and still is for me)

Dogs Don't Have Souls, Do They?

I remember bringing you home. You were so small and cuddly with your tiny paws and soft fur.

You bounced around the room with eyes flashing and ears flopping. Once in a while, you'd let out a little yelp just to let me know this is your territory.

Making a mess of the house and chewing on everything in sight became a passion, and when I scolded you, you just put your head down and looked up at me with those innocent eyes, as if to say, "I'm sorry, but I'll do it again as soon as you 're not watching."

As you got older, you protected me by looking out the window and barking at everyone who walked by. When I had a tough day at work, you would be waiting for me with your tail wagging, just to say, "Welcome home. I missed you." You never had a bad day and I could always count on you to be there for me.

When I sat down to read the paper and watch TV, you would hop on my lap looking for atention. You never asked for anything more than to have me pat your head so you could go to sleep with your head over my leg.

As you got older you moved around more slowly. Then, one day, old age finally took its toll and you couldn't stand on those wobbly legs anymore. I knelt down and patted you lying there, trying to make you young again. You just looked up to me as if to say that you were old and tired and that after all of these years of not asking for anything, you had to ask me for one favor.

With tears in my eyes, I dorve you one last time to the vet. One last time, you were lying next to me. For some strange reason, you were able to stand up in the animal hospital; perhaps it was your sense of pride.

As the vet led you away, you stopped for an instant, turned your head and looked at me as if to say, "Thank you for taking care of me."

I thought, "No, thank you for taking care of me."

07-07-2008, 03:34 PM
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07-09-2008, 09:27 AM	#65
The Franchise Most Valuable Villain Join Date: Dec 2006 Casino cash: $2625047	Well I got a call this morning and he had blood coming out of his nose and his white blood cell count was critically low. So I made the decision to end his suffering and put him down. This really sucks right now.
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07-09-2008, 09:29 AM	#66
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07-09-2008, 09:30 AM	#67
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07-09-2008, 09:32 AM	#68
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07-09-2008, 09:55 AM	#69
Dartgod Wasted away again... Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: in Margaritaville Casino cash: $6920000	Sorry to hear about this. I was hoping he'd pull through. Give yourself a few days to grieve and go find another. You might want to check into a rescue organization rather than a local shelter. I got both my dogs that way and they seem to be a little more careful with the dogs health and who they adopt to. Of course, your mileage may vary depending on the organization. __________________ If you shed a tear for me, please make it a tear of joy. -Joe Tracy (Nzoner) . .
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07-09-2008, 10:53 AM	#73
bogey Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Casino cash: $10005290	So sorry. In my opinion, you made the right decision.
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07-09-2008, 11:16 AM	#75
Old Dog Supporter Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Central Kansas Casino cash: $4435131	Condolences. That blows. Was hoping that the little guy would pull through. Here's an old Dear Abby Column that kind of helped me and the Mrs when we had to put down one of our Huskies a few years back. I posted this on here once upon a long time ago, but it seems fitting again. Warning: It can be a tearjerker to some (it was, and still is for me) Dogs Don't Have Souls, Do They? I remember bringing you home. You were so small and cuddly with your tiny paws and soft fur. You bounced around the room with eyes flashing and ears flopping. Once in a while, you'd let out a little yelp just to let me know this is your territory. Making a mess of the house and chewing on everything in sight became a passion, and when I scolded you, you just put your head down and looked up at me with those innocent eyes, as if to say, "I'm sorry, but I'll do it again as soon as you 're not watching." As you got older, you protected me by looking out the window and barking at everyone who walked by. When I had a tough day at work, you would be waiting for me with your tail wagging, just to say, "Welcome home. I missed you." You never had a bad day and I could always count on you to be there for me. When I sat down to read the paper and watch TV, you would hop on my lap looking for atention. You never asked for anything more than to have me pat your head so you could go to sleep with your head over my leg. As you got older you moved around more slowly. Then, one day, old age finally took its toll and you couldn't stand on those wobbly legs anymore. I knelt down and patted you lying there, trying to make you young again. You just looked up to me as if to say that you were old and tired and that after all of these years of not asking for anything, you had to ask me for one favor. With tears in my eyes, I dorve you one last time to the vet. One last time, you were lying next to me. For some strange reason, you were able to stand up in the animal hospital; perhaps it was your sense of pride. As the vet led you away, you stopped for an instant, turned your head and looked at me as if to say, "Thank you for taking care of me." I thought, "No, thank you for taking care of me."
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