RIP: Ford 10/12/2011

overtgabby · 10-14-2011, 10:05 AM

On Wednesday I lost my handsome boy Ford. He was not yet 3 years old. I took him for a necropsy, and it was discovered he had a massive intestinal infection that had gone septic. I am stuggling to understand this, because he had shown absolutly no sign of illness. The day before he passed his appitite was normal, he was happy and playing. I feel guilty that I didnt get him treatment , but yet how could I know if he didnt give any indication something was wrong? Even the vet thought it was weird that he didnt appear ill. Has anyone had something like this happen to them?

jprice103 · 10-14-2011, 10:13 AM

I'm so sorry for your loss!!!

Wolfiesmom · 10-14-2011, 10:14 AM

I am so very sorry for your loss.

smithie · 10-14-2011, 10:17 AM

so very sorry for your loss, especially under such tragic circumstances. Animals are very good at hiding illness, and there is nothing to beat yourself over, he knew he was loved and that's the thing that matters x

bruiser · 10-14-2011, 10:18 AM

I'm really sorry for your loss, you must be in a state of shock

Wild Wolf · 10-14-2011, 10:27 AM

So very sorry for the loss of your boy. It's difficult to treat animals simply because they often don't show pain and illness. Please do not feel guilty... it is certainly not your fault.

Sunstreaked · 10-14-2011, 10:42 AM

I'm so sorry! I don't know how you could have done anything differently with no symptoms of illness. {{{ hugs }}} to you and yours.

clearcreekranch · 10-14-2011, 10:43 AM

Hugs and prayers from Texas.

PaddyD · 10-14-2011, 10:51 AM

I am very sorry for the loss of your friend, especially at such a young age.

Stella's Mom · 10-14-2011, 10:53 AM

So sorry for your loss. It is very hard when it comes out of nowhere like that on a young dog. Not sure how you could have gotten him treatment sooner than you did when there were no overt signs that he was sick.

Try not to blame yourself. This just kind of sounds like a freak thing and it is already hard to accept without your blaming yourself for it.

10-14-2011, 10:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
overtgabby Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 37	RIP: Ford 10/12/2011 On Wednesday I lost my handsome boy Ford. He was not yet 3 years old. I took him for a necropsy, and it was discovered he had a massive intestinal infection that had gone septic. I am stuggling to understand this, because he had shown absolutly no sign of illness. The day before he passed his appitite was normal, he was happy and playing. I feel guilty that I didnt get him treatment , but yet how could I know if he didnt give any indication something was wrong? Even the vet thought it was weird that he didnt appear ill. Has anyone had something like this happen to them?

10-14-2011, 10:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
jprice103 Master Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Philadelphia Suburbs Posts: 960	I'm so sorry for your loss!!! __________________ -Jessica Cheyenne von der Price-Sable GSD-12/20/10-CGC Faegan vom Johnson-Haus "Panzer"-Black GSD-12/31/11-S.T.A.R. Puppy

10-14-2011, 10:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
Wolfiesmom Crowned Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 3,810	I am so very sorry for your loss. __________________ Mom to Chases Wolfgang Heinrich Von Ryan aka Wolfie born 12/20/09 Waiting for us at the bridge is Chases Chieftain aka Chiefy Left this earth and left a hole in our hearts July 2000

10-14-2011, 10:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
Wild Wolf Master Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 809	So very sorry for the loss of your boy. It's difficult to treat animals simply because they often don't show pain and illness. Please do not feel guilty... it is certainly not your fault. __________________ ~ Angel S-Hunter vom Geistwasser http://k9-instinct.blogspot.ca/

10-14-2011, 10:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
clearcreekranch Master Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Friendswood, Texas Posts: 856	Hugs and prayers from Texas. __________________ Melinda Wolfgang Von Ironwood, GSD

10-14-2011, 10:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
smithie Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Telford UK Posts: 29	so very sorry for your loss, especially under such tragic circumstances. Animals are very good at hiding illness, and there is nothing to beat yourself over, he knew he was loved and that's the thing that matters x

10-14-2011, 10:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
bruiser Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wyoming Posts: 278	I'm really sorry for your loss, you must be in a state of shock

10-14-2011, 10:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
Sunstreaked Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 439	I'm so sorry! I don't know how you could have done anything differently with no symptoms of illness. {{{ hugs }}} to you and yours.

10-14-2011, 10:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
PaddyD Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MassaCHEWsetts Posts: 5,222	I am very sorry for the loss of your friend, especially at such a young age.

10-14-2011, 10:53 AM	#10 (permalink)
Stella's Mom Master Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 815	So sorry for your loss. It is very hard when it comes out of nowhere like that on a young dog. Not sure how you could have gotten him treatment sooner than you did when there were no overt signs that he was sick. Try not to blame yourself. This just kind of sounds like a freak thing and it is already hard to accept without your blaming yourself for it. __________________ [COLOR="Purple"]Michelle Mom to Stella ~ GSD Figgy ~ Tuxedo Cat CoCo ~ Tabby Cat RIP Rio, GSD SheRah, GSD Mix

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