Eddie - he was far too young to die

[MiniMe]

Eddie was my youngest dog, he just turned 3. In September, he started peeing too often and drinking a lot of water. Took him in to the vet, I thought he might have a bladder infection. To make a long story short, his kidney values were off, and we got sent to the specialist. It turned out that he had acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and the prognosis for that is really poor. I decided not to treat it, partly because of the money (it would have cost $4-5k) and partly because leukemia doesn't really respond well to chemo. They did put him on prednisone which gave him about 2 extra weeks, which he enjoyed. He had stopped eating around Friday, and today he stopped drinking. He was also sick today, so he was dehydrating even more, so I made the decision to end his misery. My poor boy had lost 16lbs in the last 6 weeks or so, he started out at 76lbs, and he was 60lbs today. You will have friends at the rainbow bridge. Run around and enjoy life, and know that I love you.

[lukasahero]

1. Omg, MiniMe, I'm so sorry

He was a beautiful boy. I'm so sorry for your loss. RIP, Eddie.

:cry:

[MiniMe]

2. Thanks

It has been a rough couple of months. :hug:

[yellerpup]

3. So sorry for your loss.

He was a beautiful boy. You'll never forget Eddie and you should always remember how much he loved you. :hug:

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

4. I'm very sorry.

He looks like a sweet dog. RIP, Eddie...

[glinda]

5. Very sad. I am so sorry.....

[Stinky The Clown]

6. I'm so sorry. He was far too young.

Hard as it may have been, you did the right thing.

:hug:

[MiniMe]

7. Thanks

As hard as it was to do, I know it was the right decision. I waited until he was ready, and today he was.

[japple]

8. What a beautiful boy. I know he had a wonderful life with you

and is grateful to be released from his sick body. Peace and comfort to you and your family as you grieve for your dear Eddie.

[livetohike]

9. I'm so sorry MiniMe. Poor Eddie

:cry: and :hug:. I hope the good times Eddie brought to your life (and those you brought to his) will make you smile. What a beautiful boy he was.

[ceile]

10. Oh, that's terrible.

So sorry for your loss. :hug:

[hobbit709]

11. Damn, I'm so sorry

I had a scare when I got up this morning and Sweetie Pie the Snuggle Puppy couldn't stand up. I gues the changing weather and cold damp hit her arthritis pretty hard-shes 17.

[MiniMe]

13. Beautiful dog

You have taken good care of her for her to last to 17. :hug:

[undeterred]

12. I'm so sorry,

He looks like a real sweetie. :hug:

[Neecy]

14. What a beautiful baby

I'm so sorry for your loss ---- sending hugs your way.

[alstephenson]

15. I'm so sorry for your loss of Eddie.

Yes, he was far too young to die. R.I.P., sweet Eddie.

[JeffR]

16. An absolutely magnificent looking dog.

I'm very sorry.
:hug: