Tater 10/11/00 - 12/10/08
Tater was ADHD - almost to the point of driving one crazy. Such a shock to see him slowing down, but thought - well, he is 8 yrs old now. He was starting to lose weight, and have some weakness in his hind legs. Then, 2 weeks ago he was losing big weight - just when Macy was bad and we had separated them (Macy moved into the barn from the kennel. She needed to be in the soft hay in the front area, as she was unable to get up on the cement.) I took him to the vet, and they kept him for 3 days, doing blood work, urine tests and xrays. Whatever was making him ill was elusive. Ended up he was in liver and kidney failure and having CNS symptoms too - head tilted to the side, ataxia and eventually eyes not blinking in unison. Looking back, what I attributed to Macy's age, actually was quite similar in symptoms. So, it looks like my 2 labs were a victim of something environmental - bad food, something in the water, or poisoned. (the poison is very remote - I can think of NO reason for this to happen - but there are weird people out there, and in their kennel someone would have access to them.) All the other dogs are fine, thank goodness. There was one 50 pound bag of food that Macy and Tater alone were fed - unusual, as I otherwise fed the same to all. I bought the bag the end of September, so they would have eaten it in October. There have been no reports of this food causing problems - in fact it was a food that was being recommended as an alternative for people who fed Canidae and were concerned about the formulary change. I plan on contacting the company, but it really is grasping at straws. I never thought to lose these 2 like this, so close. 
And poor Tazz, with his horrid CHF and grossly enlarged heart, still keeps plugging on. He seems happy, so hopefully no more posts here for me for a long time. |
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Oh Dawn I am so sorry. I really don't know what to say.  |
| I just don't know what to say. I am so very sorry--- I can't imagine.
Hugs and more hugs coming your way. |
| Oh this is such terrible news. I am so sorry for both of your losses, and words cannot begin to express just how awful I feel for you. I am so sorry.
Please do contact the company and search the 'net for anything possibly related. We are here to lean on if you needs us or want some help. |
| God, Dawn. I don't know what to say either
I'm so sorry,
Kristine |
| My heart goes out to you |
I'm so sorry Dawn. ...even more that you had to lose two ...and it had to be right before Christmas.  |
| ...i'm soo sorry.... |
| I'm so very sorry, Dawn.
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| Dawn, I'm sorry to hear of your loss. |
| How terrible, I am so very sorry |
| Dawn,
I am so sorry to hear this. My heart goes out to you losing two babies back to back. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. |
| Dawn, I'm so sorry. I can't even imagine how tough it must be so close on the coattails of losing Macy. |
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| Oh Dawn, how awful!!! Please know we are thinking of you and bearing some of the weight of your losses.
It's terribly sad to look back and see all the wonderful dogs we've lost this past year. Hugs to you and your family and everyone who has gone through such heartbreak.
Nita |
| Oh Dawn, big hugs to you and your family , I am very sorry for your loss. |
| Dawn I am so sorry for your loss...words are not enough. Your two sweethearts will be missed greatly.
Tears, |
| Dawn, I'm so sorry. |
| I am so sorry. |
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So sorry and so hard on you all loosing two fur babies so close. Thinking of you all. |
Oh, Dawn, I'm so sorry for your loss of Tater, especially right after losing Macy. I just can't imagine how difficult this is for you. I will keep you and your family in my prayers that you get through this grieving period soon.  |
| Dawn,
I am so sorry for your loses, first macy and then tater. Your place must be so empty as well as your hearts. Please know I am thinking of you. Cindy |
| Dawn,
i am so sorry! this just royally sucks....you will be in my thoughts and prayers! |
| Dawn I am so very sorry I cant imagine the pain of losing 2 babies so close. The only bright side is they are together at the Bridge and will never be separated again. Hugs to you and your family..... |
| Dawn,
I am so sorry..... I know how hard it is. |
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Dawn I am really sorry. Hugs to you and your family in this awful time. |
| I'm so sorry for your loss! May the memories you shared with them bring you much needed comfort!
Pam (mouthypf) |
| Losing both of your fur babies so close together is so hard. |
| I am so very sorry for your loss |
| Ugh I feel so awful for you I'm so sorry for your losses |
| We are so sorry, Dawn. from down here with the hope it helps you through this terrible time of loss. |
| You have my sincerest sympathies, Dawn. How awful to lose two such precious babies so close together. |
| I am so sorry Dawn. You have my deepest sympathies.
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| Oh Dawn - I am so sorry for you and your family. |
| Dawn, I am so sorry to read about Tater. Very sad. |
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