Odin died

Josie/Zeus · 07-26-2011, 11:55 AM

It was so sudden, we were happily training on Thurs. (PSA), he was perfectly fine. He passed away on Saturday afternoon. He was only 6 months old.

He died from IMHA, his red blood count was at 16% Friday night, he had a blood transfusion from 4 am to 11:30 am, 2 hours later his pvc was less than 12%.

Please check your dogs gums everyday, it will save your dogs life. IMHA is not genetic, not something we could have prevented. The Veterinary medicine does not know how/why/when therefore they cannot fix it.

I didn't go to work yesterday, I was on the road all day, I just drove and drove. I had to get out of my house, it was too depressing. How do you explain to your 2 year old that his puppy isn't coming back? My son kept on looking for him, he squeeks Odin's wubba and goes around the yard, it breaks my heart. He got in the pool, started splashing water, stops and looks around, waiting for his puppy to jump in.

I can't understand why this happened. Our Vet who has known us for a long time couldn't understand it either, I was on the phone with him for over an hour. I asked him if it's the raw diet, he said no. He had a case where a 12 year old healthy dog who has never been fed anything raw died from the same disease last week as well. They just don't know anything about this disease.

I am at work today and don't want to get all emotional again, so forgive me if I sound cold. I am emotionally drained.

My breeder has been an absolute angel to us. Her response to our loss shows her character, her love for the breed. I knew we picked her for a reason.

My 2 beautiful shepherds are in heaven now.

Bee · 07-26-2011, 11:57 AM

Oh how unfair

And a double whammy for you to have to find a way to explain to your son.
Best wishes for a heartbreaking time.

fuzzybunny · 07-26-2011, 11:57 AM

I'm so sorry for your loss. He was just a baby. I can't imagine how you must feel. Hugs.

**JakodaCD OA** · 07-26-2011, 11:59 AM

I am so very very sorry

I honestly can't fathom what you all must be going thru, the shock of it

My sympathies to you all..

kiya · 07-26-2011, 11:59 AM

I am so sorry to hear this, my heart goes out to you and your family.

Lilie · 07-26-2011, 12:00 PM

I'm so very sorry to hear this! Big, big hugs to you!

arycrest · 07-26-2011, 12:03 PM

I'm so sorry for the loss of your little boy!!!

Run free at the Bridge Baby Odin!!!

Roxygsd · 07-26-2011, 12:05 PM

Sorry for your loss.

LaRen616 · 07-26-2011, 12:05 PM

Oh my goodness! I am so sorry! I cant believe this, he was so young!

I remember when you got him and how excited you were. This is heart breaking!

katieliz · 07-26-2011, 12:05 PM

i am so sorry for your sudden loss of odin. bless your heart baby boy, rest in peace.

07-26-2011, 11:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
Josie/Zeus Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: DFW TX Posts: 1,846	Odin died It was so sudden, we were happily training on Thurs. (PSA), he was perfectly fine. He passed away on Saturday afternoon. He was only 6 months old. He died from IMHA, his red blood count was at 16% Friday night, he had a blood transfusion from 4 am to 11:30 am, 2 hours later his pvc was less than 12%. Please check your dogs gums everyday, it will save your dogs life. IMHA is not genetic, not something we could have prevented. The Veterinary medicine does not know how/why/when therefore they cannot fix it. I didn't go to work yesterday, I was on the road all day, I just drove and drove. I had to get out of my house, it was too depressing. How do you explain to your 2 year old that his puppy isn't coming back? My son kept on looking for him, he squeeks Odin's wubba and goes around the yard, it breaks my heart. He got in the pool, started splashing water, stops and looks around, waiting for his puppy to jump in. I can't understand why this happened. Our Vet who has known us for a long time couldn't understand it either, I was on the phone with him for over an hour. I asked him if it's the raw diet, he said no. He had a case where a 12 year old healthy dog who has never been fed anything raw died from the same disease last week as well. They just don't know anything about this disease. I am at work today and don't want to get all emotional again, so forgive me if I sound cold. I am emotionally drained. My breeder has been an absolute angel to us. Her response to our loss shows her character, her love for the breed. I knew we picked her for a reason. My 2 beautiful shepherds are in heaven now. __________________ Alta Tollhaus "Koda" 3/18/11 currently training in PSA Rest in Peace my boys Zeus 2000-2009 Odin 2010-2011

07-26-2011, 11:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
fuzzybunny Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,824	I'm so sorry for your loss. He was just a baby. I can't imagine how you must feel. Hugs. __________________ Carolyn Jazz, Shiloh Shepherd, 2.5 years old, CGC HIC Bunny, GSD X, 5.5 years old

07-26-2011, 11:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
JakodaCD OA Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: Old Lyme, CT USA Posts: 14,237	I am so very very sorry I honestly can't fathom what you all must be going thru, the shock of it My sympathies to you all.. __________________ Diane Danger Danger vom Kleinen Hain aka Masi "Angel" Jakoda's Bewitchen Sami CD OA OAJ OAC NGC OJC RS-O GS-N JS-O TT HIC CGC "Angel" Steinwald's Four x Four CGC HIC TT Harmonyhill's Hy Jynx NA NAJ NAC NJC RS-N JS-N HIC Jakoda's Jagged Edge

07-26-2011, 11:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
kiya Elite Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,913	I am so sorry to hear this, my heart goes out to you and your family. __________________ Carolyn Apache - Shiloh Shepherd 12/15/02 Kiya - Shiloh Shepherd 5/15/04 Lakota - WGSD 1/13/10

07-26-2011, 12:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lilie Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 6,290	I'm so very sorry to hear this! Big, big hugs to you! __________________ Hondo Von Dopplet L Bauernhof "Hondo"- GSD Lilie's Tug McGraw "Tug" - Golden Retriever Maggie - Mini Dachshund (Rescue) Lonestar - Texas Blue Lacy Funyon, Ashe, Soot - Barn Cats Scooter /1/2 Arabian, Shadow, Katie / APHA

07-26-2011, 11:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bee Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 62	Oh how unfair And a double whammy for you to have to find a way to explain to your son. Best wishes for a heartbreaking time.

07-26-2011, 12:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
arycrest Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 8,092	I'm so sorry for the loss of your little boy!!! Run free at the Bridge Baby Odin!!! __________________ Gayle & the Hooligans Mac, Slider, Bruiser, & Faith MY BRIDGE KIDS: Andy, Abbey, Tasha, Tex, Echo, Yukon, JR, Too, Niki, Bo, Ringer, Kelly, & Honey The Hooligans Photo Albums!

07-26-2011, 12:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
Roxygsd Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sterling Heights, MI Posts: 75	Sorry for your loss.

07-26-2011, 12:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
LaRen616 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 10,582	Oh my goodness! I am so sorry! I cant believe this, he was so young! I remember when you got him and how excited you were. This is heart breaking! __________________ ~ Sinister 3 yr old black male GSD 3.11.09 ~ Malice 9 mth old black female GSD 6.19.11 Cats: Chaos, Monster, Wicked

07-26-2011, 12:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
katieliz Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: york township, mi Posts: 6,323	i am so sorry for your sudden loss of odin. bless your heart baby boy, rest in peace. __________________ mom to seraphina blue & the cashman miss jeni-take-a-ride, rescued 7/07 shangri la's great white caesar, rescued 4/09 hearthside's cinderfella (RIP 4/20/09) shep von bellefontaine (RIP 6/9/10) voodoo lily (dsh) & cricket (african grey)

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