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Post by Saydee's Momma on Mar 20, 2013 14:51:37 GMT -7
Just wanted to update and thank you for your information for the short time I was here. My Saydee girl passed this morning at home in my husbands arms. She apparently had developed Myelomalacia, her condition was worsening by the hour yesterday. On Monday we had tried changing her meds, as she did not seem comfortable and all that did was make her dopey. She still was not comfortable and last night her breathing became labored and got worse through the night. We had an appt this morning to put her to rest, but while my husband was getting ready for the appt he held her and she took her last breath. There are lots of details in between these last few days....but I am not up to talking about it all at this time.
Again, thank you all and I wish the very best for all of you and your beloved pets. Saydee will be missed beyond belief, we did everything we could and it was just her time to go.
Hurting Momma,
Misty
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Post by natureluva on Mar 20, 2013 14:57:53 GMT -7
Oh Misty, I am so sorry to hear that Saydee passed away. Myelomalacia is a disease that can follow on the heals of any spinal injury. You did all you could for her, may she rest in peace. My sincere condolences to you and your hubby. Hugs, ~Lisa
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Post by sharonmischio on Mar 20, 2013 15:38:26 GMT -7
Misty-
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts. It sounds like you took amazing care of her.-Sharon
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Post by Deborah & Angel on Mar 20, 2013 16:24:55 GMT -7
So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you...it is so very hard to lose a pet, they become family members.
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Post by PaulaM on Mar 20, 2013 18:23:27 GMT -7
Misty, I am so heartbroken with you. Your memories of love will always be with Saydee, and where love lives – in your heart! Find comfort that you did everything you could to care for her. Saydee knew that and could feel your love. She did not leave you, just her body did. "Like all paths of true love, the pain is part of loving. For as surely as the sun sets, one day your dear animal companion will follow a path you cannot yet go down. And you will have to find the strength and love to let them go..“Godspeed, good friend,” we say, until our journey comes full circle and our paths cross again." Crystal Kent www.journeyforanimals.com/html/read-the-journey.htmlIVDD is not a life threatening disease. However, sometimes an uncommon disease called Myelomalacia takes hold of a damaged spinal cord and there is no cure for it. You can read more about it: www.dodgerslist.com/literature/Myelomalacia.pdfChoosing some sort of action can help during the grieving days. On behalf of Saydee a legacy of helping to educate about IVDD. Ask Linda to send you a free packet for your vet and business sized cards to hand out whereever you see owners of IVDD prone breeds. www.dodgerslist.com/literature/litorder.htmThere is a lovely website called the Dachshund Memorial Garden where you can pay tribute and even place a photo. Many touching poems to help in this time of grief: www.dachshundmemorialgarden.comJoin a pet grief group for support: www.dailystrength.org/c/Pet-Bereavement/support-groupGodspeed Saydee! ((Warmest hugs)) with my sincere condolences |
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Post by Nancy & Polly on Mar 20, 2013 19:20:32 GMT -7
Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry. I know how this hurts. We lost our 9year old lab to liver cancer 6 months ago. I'm so sorry for your loss. (((hugs)))
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Post by Linda Stowe on Mar 20, 2013 21:12:16 GMT -7
Misty I'm so very sorry. My condolences to your family. You did all you could for her and she felt your love. Each one takes a piece of us with them. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers tonight.
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Post by Melissa Albright on Mar 20, 2013 21:12:56 GMT -7
I'm so sorry for your loss.
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Post by Pauliana on Mar 21, 2013 13:39:26 GMT -7
Misty
Sending comforting hugs to you on the passing of Saydee.. She is safe in your heart where love never dies..
Pauliana
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Post by aburgstede on Mar 21, 2013 16:03:24 GMT -7
Misty, so sorry for your loss. She was right where she wanted to be...in the loving arms of her family.
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Post by robinlee on Mar 21, 2013 16:47:37 GMT -7
So very sorry !! Thoughts and prayers for you
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