Say a prayer for Bailey

NickNH · 01-08-2013, 10:03 AM

So sorry on your loss. It's so hard when it's sudden like that, especially for such a young dog....

valhala · 01-08-2013, 01:01 PM

Bailey's story of her sudden illness is heart breaking. It is so kind of you to share her story and post her pictures.
I have a friend whose terrier recently took ill, quite suddenly. He took her to two hospitals, multiple tests, etc. She was admitted to the ICU. One of the vets ran some tests and came to the conclusion that it was leptospiriosis, which can be transmitted to pets if they sniff the urine of an infected racoon. It was too late, though.
No matter the reason, it is still hard to understand.
May good memories comfort you.

Lakesrider · 01-08-2013, 07:55 PM

I have not been around the forum lately and just came across this. So sad. My condolences as well. What more can I say.....Sigh. So sad.

gillygirl · 01-10-2013, 07:56 PM

I'm new to posting to the forum, but have been following for a bit. So sorry for your loss. The clip of Bailey playing with the new pup is absolutely precious. She made a difference in her short life.

GG

Rattlesnake Gal · 01-11-2013, 06:21 AM

For your continued support. We are still finding it very difficult to wrap our minds around the fact that we only had her for two years and two months. We are thankful to have had such a fine girl in our lives and wouldn't change a thing. It was a great relief that her illness was not contagious to our boy.

Harry is really missing his sister and seems to get nervous when I leave the house, watching from Bailey's old perch perch. Next week I plan to bring him for a half day of doggie daycare. A half blood sister will be in Harry's future, perhaps in the spring.

The following is the closest thing to a diagnosis that my vet can come up with:

Celia. I asked for the testing results, and unfortunately I don't think those can help us get to a final diagnosis either. As for the lepto panel, her titers were consistent with a vaccinated dog (which she was one month prior, so she would have reasonable titers to the serovars that were high normal). Her bile acids were very elevated, which only tells us that the liver was servely damaged, and not doing it's job. At this time, her diagnosis remains rather vague of acute hepatitis. I continue to suspect that this was a severe gall bladder infection/possilbe eventual rupture, unfortunately we will never know for certain. I'm gald to hear that you are willling to open your hearts to another dog when the time is right.
Dr. Jill

brk-lnt · 01-11-2013, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Gal

For your continued support. We are still finding it very difficult to wrap our minds around the fact that we only had her for two years and two months. We are thankful to have had such a fine girl in our lives and wouldn't change a thing.

I know the feeling, we lost one of our Boxers at just shy of 5 years, and it was somewhat sudden as well. It really catches you off guard and takes a little time to set in. Hopefully you guys are doing OK.

rgilfert · 01-11-2013, 07:08 AM

Celia, I just saw this thread for the first time and my thoughts and sympathies go out to you & Paul! Having lost my golden last July...I know how devastating the loss of such a close friend and pal can be! It's been seven months and virtually a day can't pass without fond memories drifting into my head at some point. VERY sad news!!

Belmont Resident · 01-11-2013, 07:13 AM

So sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one.
From the looks of the pictures you had a wonderful time together doing the things you both loved to do.

Rattlesnake Gal · 01-16-2013, 05:39 AM

We will be adding a new member to our family around March 8th.
This little girl is a blood cousin to Harry. We are very excited!

Greene's Basin Girl · 01-17-2013, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Gal

We will be adding a new member to our family around March 8th.
This little girl is a blood cousin to Harry. We are very excited!

March 8th will be a very exciting day for your family. Congratulations!!!

tis · 01-17-2013, 07:42 AM

Mom is so cute! The puppy will be adorable! I bet you can't wait.

Pricestavern · 01-17-2013, 09:29 PM

Celia and Paul, I just read. We're so sorry for your loss. We remember when you just got her. So sad to hear this news. Our thoughts go out to you. We'll miss seeing Bailey riding on the kayak with you as you paddled by. We'll be on the lookout and looking forward to seeing your new addition this summer.

SAMIAM · 01-19-2013, 07:59 AM

So sorry for your loss Rattlesnake Gal.We are thinking of you and hope the coming days will ease the pain a little.Wonderful pics

01-08-2013, 01:01 PM	#2
valhala Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 53 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 5 Posts	Beautiful Bailey - So sorry Bailey's story of her sudden illness is heart breaking. It is so kind of you to share her story and post her pictures. I have a friend whose terrier recently took ill, quite suddenly. He took her to two hospitals, multiple tests, etc. She was admitted to the ICU. One of the vets ran some tests and came to the conclusion that it was leptospiriosis, which can be transmitted to pets if they sniff the urine of an infected racoon. It was too late, though. No matter the reason, it is still hard to understand. May good memories comfort you.

01-10-2013, 07:56 PM	#4
gillygirl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 765 Thanks: 774 Thanked 308 Times in 204 Posts	Condolences I'm new to posting to the forum, but have been following for a bit. So sorry for your loss. The clip of Bailey playing with the new pup is absolutely precious. She made a difference in her short life. GG

01-11-2013, 06:21 AM	#5
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,253 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,455 Thanked 1,357 Times in 476 Posts	Thank You... For your continued support. We are still finding it very difficult to wrap our minds around the fact that we only had her for two years and two months. We are thankful to have had such a fine girl in our lives and wouldn't change a thing. It was a great relief that her illness was not contagious to our boy. Harry is really missing his sister and seems to get nervous when I leave the house, watching from Bailey's old perch perch. Next week I plan to bring him for a half day of doggie daycare. A half blood sister will be in Harry's future, perhaps in the spring. The following is the closest thing to a diagnosis that my vet can come up with: Celia. I asked for the testing results, and unfortunately I don't think those can help us get to a final diagnosis either. As for the lepto panel, her titers were consistent with a vaccinated dog (which she was one month prior, so she would have reasonable titers to the serovars that were high normal). Her bile acids were very elevated, which only tells us that the liver was servely damaged, and not doing it's job. At this time, her diagnosis remains rather vague of acute hepatitis. I continue to suspect that this was a severe gall bladder infection/possilbe eventual rupture, unfortunately we will never know for certain. I'm gald to hear that you are willling to open your hearts to another dog when the time is right. Dr. Jill

01-11-2013, 07:08 AM	#7
rgilfert Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Bedford, NH / Rattlesnake Island Posts: 299 Thanks: 152 Thanked 227 Times in 57 Posts	So sorry to hear this news.... Celia, I just saw this thread for the first time and my thoughts and sympathies go out to you & Paul! Having lost my golden last July...I know how devastating the loss of such a close friend and pal can be! It's been seven months and virtually a day can't pass without fond memories drifting into my head at some point. VERY sad news!!

01-11-2013, 07:13 AM	#8
Belmont Resident Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belmont NH but prefer Jackman Maine Posts: 1,857 Thanks: 491 Thanked 410 Times in 251 Posts	So sorry So sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. From the looks of the pictures you had a wonderful time together doing the things you both loved to do. __________________ "better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, then a long life spent in a miserable way.."

01-08-2013, 10:03 AM	#1
NickNH Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 85 Thanks: 103 Thanked 14 Times in 11 Posts	So sorry on your loss. It's so hard when it's sudden like that, especially for such a young dog....

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01-17-2013, 07:42 AM	#11
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,851 Thanks: 765 Thanked 1,474 Times in 1,029 Posts	Mom is so cute! The puppy will be adorable! I bet you can't wait.

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Pricestavern Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Valencia, Spain (formerly Rattlesnake Isle) Posts: 389 Thanks: 135 Thanked 142 Times in 82 Posts	Celia and Paul, I just read. We're so sorry for your loss. We remember when you just got her. So sad to hear this news. Our thoughts go out to you. We'll miss seeing Bailey riding on the kayak with you as you paddled by. We'll be on the lookout and looking forward to seeing your new addition this summer.

01-19-2013, 07:59 AM	#13
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,928 Thanks: 350 Thanked 1,698 Times in 597 Posts	So sorry for your loss Rattlesnake Gal.We are thinking of you and hope the coming days will ease the pain a little.Wonderful pics