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That's terrible. I bet you're all devastated - at least your little guy isn't suffering any longer.Unfortunately, we had to say goodbye to this little guy this morning. Only 9 months old. Used a different breeder than we did last time and both our boy and my partner and I suffered for it. They lied about the family history and it turns out his mum had neurological issues. We got in contact with his brother some time ago and he is having difficulties too. About a month ago he started to develop neck pain which has been managed with anti-inflammatories. On Sunday he had an episode that had he crying out in pain for 15-20 seconds (all he was doing was lying on the couch). He refused to move. It was terrible and we didn't know what to do. We rushed him to an emergency vet. On Monday he had an MRI and our fears were confirmed he had Chiari-like malformation. To make matters worse he also had an atlanto-axial supluxation of his spine. The prognosis wasn't great but he was responding well to steroids and he was in high spirits when we visited him yesterday. Unfortunately, he took a turn for the worse overnight and lost the use of his legs. After emailing his paperwork to ~50 different neurologists across Australia, United States, and England they all agreed that the outlook was not good. Hats off to all of them. I don't work in the industry, but 48 of them got back to me (including international board members). I've always said dog lovers are the best kind of people and that really hit home for me after the act of kindness from all of those strangers.This morning when we went to visit we knew what the right decision was.
The vets were great. They let us take in his favourite food (steak and a little bit of chocolate) - we never gave him chocolate, but he's always been obsessed with the smell of kit kats. Watching him go was one of the hardest things I've ever seen. It's very hard seeing our other dog walking around the house searching for him. They were best friends, despite trying to steal his food every time (we had to get him a slo-bowl because he'd finish dinner in 10 secs). I think we will have to get another dog soon just so he isn't alone again.
We used a different breeder than we did last time. Our boy, my partner, and I suffered for it. They lied about the family history and it turns out his mum has neurological issues. We got in contact with his brother some time ago and he is having difficulties too. We also found out that the council took away some of her dogs because she had harmed them. We have been refunded our money and will be looking to have her breeders licence ripped up. A person like that should not be able to breed such loving animals. We have spoken to our original breeder and the other lady had tried to find a partner for our dogs mum...so yes, she was looking to breed a dog with neurological problems again just for financial gain.
Our original breeder has also offered up a puppy free of charge when we are ready.
Rest in peace little guy. Taken far too soon.
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Cheers black shadow.That's terrible. I bet you're all devastated - at least your little guy isn't suffering any longer.
Not that it will make a difference to the emotions you're feeling at the moment but I hope you had pet insurance so at least you're not out of pocket.
Hopefully the new puppy you get will be wonderful (puppies always are) and bring many years of joy to you and yours.
Staffies are the way to go
How are your Staffies? There's 2 where I live, escapeologists par excellent..not mine just belong to 2 different owners who I'd like to wring their necks, the owners that is...they need to lift their game in the dog stakes..I am an admin of our local lost/found dogs FB page..keeps me on my toes trying to remember who owns what stray dog at times.Staffies are the way to go
Nice too see you around Gab, glad the sitting is still happening for you, even if it's too much fun sometimes.Hello pet lovers, haven't been around for a while..condolences to those who have lost their best mate..I'm still doing dog sitting..Though my idea of fun is not chasing after a 10 month old bull arab/mastiff cross up the street in the early morning in my night dress in heat and humidity..He escaped and thought it was a game..caught him when he stopped for a pee.. phew.
Nice too see you around Gab, glad the sitting is still happening for you, even if it's too much fun sometimes.
How are your Staffies? There's 2 where I live, escapeologists par excellent..not mine just belong to 2 different owners who I'd like to wring their necks, the owners that is...they need to lift their game in the dog stakes..I am an admin of our local lost/found dogs FB page..keeps me on my toes trying to remember who owns what stray dog at times.
Good onya Gab, Pepe looks like a nice little pup, will expect plenty of pics...Hi all....after 3 years since my Clyde dog passed I decided to get a new dog. A puppy, male...just a little fella..His dad is a chihuahua and his mum is a shitzu cross something...He's a short hair and keeping me on my toes. Goes by the name of Pepe.
Hi all....after 3 years since my Clyde dog passed I decided to get a new dog. A puppy, male...just a little fella..His dad is a chihuahua and his mum is a shitzu cross something...He's a short hair and keeping me on my toes. Goes by the name of Pepe.
Easier or more challenging compared to Dalmatians Gabbie?
Was Pepe a rescue dog too?
MORE CHALLENGING than Dalmations that's for sure..Dan..oi..they were mature when they came to me and all the hard work had been done, especially the potty training..Just had that moment when you think your dog has brought a leaf into the laundry and discover, nope, he pooped....it's a work in progress and getting better every day, now just wish he'd take to the leash..I practice with that most late arvos, at least he now lets me put the damn thing on him.. I can't take him out for walkies to the beach til he's had his next puppy vaccination in a few weeks....then in June...THE SNIP. He's almost 4 onths old and he's been with me for almost 2 weeks now...I couldn't take him earlier due to a dog sitting job I had, the thought of 2 neutered male Jack Russells and a puppy didn't thrill me and then there was my trip to Melbourne to watch the Roos stick it up Freo...I spotted him on a local buy swap and sell video and he was the more lively of the litter, also short hair a bonus. I'm now down to only one pair of rubber thongs for my feet..aarrggggghhhh...View attachment 243364
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My 2 and parents GH tucked in the sedan and off for their walk.....ha
We had a couple of retired GHs for many years, until they both passed away within months of each other, mainly due to old age (and cancer). Brother and sister. Together from birth. Beautiful dogs. They loved going for walks and they loved not going for walks. They were happy either way. Also loved their food. Sister would scoff hers down as fast as she could and then hover around the brother. Brother would eat really slowly and growl every now and then as a warning to the sister to step back. A daily ritual.
Hi Gabbie
He's a little cutie. Does he play with toys or only with things he's not supposed to play with?