sad day for me

fsentkilr

fsentkilr

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Its not a very good day for me. 3 weeks ago my 7 year old Gordon Bonnie starting acting a little listless. I took her to the vet and they diagnosed her with a kidney infection and gave us antibiotics and sent us home. A week later she still wasn't better so we took her back. They did blood work and noticed her kidneys were failing. My wife rushed her to kstate vet hospital and they started running test. They found she had asprilla fungus in her bladder and kidneys. They put her on an antifungal med and her kindneys seemed to be getting better. Today she started running a fever and acting funny again so they did a cardiogram. The fungus has spread to her heart and there is nothing they can do. This is the only case of this they have ever seen. My wife went to get her and the vet will put her down here at home in the morning. I have her littermate also and they have never hunted seperate since they were pointing tame birds at 12 weeks. I hope he will still hunt without her. She is the best pheasant dog I have ever been around as well as our family pet and will be sorely missed. Its kind of taken the excitement out of looking forward to this season for me.
 
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Its not a very good day for me. 3 weeks ago my 7 year old Gordon Bonnie starting acting a little listless. I took her to the vet and they diagnosed her with a kidney infection and gave us antibiotics and sent us home. A week later she still wasn't better so we took her back. They did blood work and noticed her kidneys were failing. My wife rushed her to kstate vet hospital and they started running test. They found she had asprilla fungus in her bladder and kidneys. They put her on an antifungal med and her kindneys seemed to be getting better. Today she started running a fever and acting funny again so they did a cardiogram. The fungus has spread to her heart and there is nothing they can do. This is the only case of this they have ever seen. My wife went to get her and the vet will put her down here at home in the morning. I have her littermate also and they have never hunted seperate since they were pointing tame birds at 12 weeks. I hope he will still hunt without her. She is the best pheasant dog I have ever been around as well as our family pet and will be sorely missed. Its kind of taken the excitement out of looking forward to this season for me.
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dangit. I hate to see anyone go through this.My friend I feel for you deeply. I have had the kidney problems in several hunting dogs over the years.
I still remember taking my 5 year old champion beagle to 3 different vets and driving to them with PETES head in my lap. Hoping the out come would be different, it wasnt. We put him down at the last vets office as I held him..That was 1995 and still hurts. His pictures and awards still hang in my office.
Be strong my friend.
 
That's a damn shame fsentkillr. I'm very sorry to hear about the pending loss of your pup. At least she will carry on in spirit through her hunting companions and friends - you and her littermate.

Take some comfort in this:

"Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?" - Luke 12:6.

The above tells me there's a definite possibility we'll see our four-legged friends in another life.

Again, my condolences.
 
So sorry to hear about such a bad situation. I am sure that you have many hunting memories. I have found that focusing on the good times afield soothes the feeling. If the litter mate has difficulties (which I doubt) let one of us know and we can assist in getting a hunt together to get the dog back in the game. Again, sorry for your loss.
 
My condolences. Prayers sent your way.
 
I don't cry very often, but when it comes to my bird dogs I've shed more than one tear.


Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

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All who have lost a devoted pet/friend feel for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers tonight. Steve
 
That puts everything in perspective!! I feel your pain!! That is not the way it is suppose to happen!!! Not that there is a good way!! We expect our bird dogs to live and hunt forever and it is a shame these things happen when our dogs are in their prime!! We expect it at an older age, although it is never easy!! Too lose them at that age is just not right!!! Condolences to another fine bird dog whose life was taken away way to soon!!!! Prayers, Bleu
 
Sorry to hear.
I,like all of you guys,feel the same about my dogs.
I always say,"Do what you want to me,but don't mess with the family,which includes my dogs,or there be hell to pay"
 
I am so sorry for you and the family. We lost a dog suddenly a few years back and know what you are going through.
 
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