NS&B: My dog died

[bunnies]

I just want to post on this board since I hang out here the most that my beloved Sugar Plum passed yesterday. I'm just so upset as this all happened so quickly. It was obvious by last Thursday she was sick. I took her to the vet on Friday. She went to the emergency vet on Saturday. An abdominal ultrasound revealed lots of masses in her liver that the e-vet thought were cancerous. They also thought it had spread to her lungs (there was a suspicious area near her heart on Friday's x-ray). Her blood glucose was low which supports the liver cancer theory, as well. I'm sad she died in the e-vets office without me there, but the e-vet said they didn't think she was fully cognizant at the end. They said she just stopped breathing (Sunday morning) and was very peaceful. I was able to go to the vet and see her afterward - I was there for about 2.5 - 3 hours. The e-vet made a clay paw print from her impression for me, and helped me set up her cremation services.

She had just gone to the vet for her yearly checkup 3 weeks ago and they said she was great. About 2 weeks ago, she started having diarrhea and I thought she had a bad batch of food. But this past Thursday was when she took a turn for the worse and it all went downhill from there.

I do not know her age as I adopted her from the animal control as a full-grown dog in 2004. I had her for 9.5 years to the day. Adopted 4/27/04 - 10/27/2013 

I knew this day would come eventually, but I didn't expect it to happen so fast. She's always been kind of slow and developed arthritis early on. I know everyone thinks their dog is the best dog in the world but Sugar Plum really was. She had a very unique personality - everyone commented how wonderful she was. She was so gentle and quiet and loving. I never even had to obedience train her. I've always wanted to snip some of her hair to save, but last winter I had a sense of urgency about it. I was afraid she wouldn't be around this winter and knew I needed to snip the hair before her summer shave. I'm just so devastated right now and so are my parents. Thanks for reading.

[sa]

I'm so sorry. Hugs bunnies.

[fiddles]

So sorry to hear that. Giving you a big hug

from my phone yo!

[bluesecrets]

Aww so sorry to hear that Hugs

[pooh8402]

I'm so sorry to hear that. RIP Sugar Plum.

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[lizzard]

I am so so so sorry

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[DirtySouth]

I am so, so sorry.    Losing a pet is so hard, and it's even worse when it comes as a surprise like this.  teeah22 and I both recently lost dogs.  Let us know if you want to get together for a drink sometime.  Sugar Plum looks like she was a sweetie.

[teeah22]

bunnies my dog passed away over three months ago and I still get choked up about it from time to time. So sorry, hugs!

[majick143]

Oh bunnies, I'm so sorry about your sweet dog. We lost our beloved Mastiff a year ago this month and it was devastating, I know exactly how you feel. BIG HUGS to you!! She looks like a sweetheart and you were blessed with 9.5 years together! That's something to celebrate though. We had our Cooper for about the same time. It's never easy saying goodbye. Hang in there, it gets better.   (hug) (hug2)

[purrbox]

I'm so sorry for Sugar Plum. She looks like a true sweet-heart.

[mrsguz]

I'm so sorry.

[anaps28]

I'm so sorry.

[ilovedpp]

I'm so sorry for your loss, what a beautiful doggie.

[kellsbelles]

She was beautiful. Sorry for your loss.

[kris356]

(((HUGS))). I am so sorry, she looks like an absolute sweatheart. I lost my lab in June and it is still hard.

[NachoProblem]

Oh no, Bunnies. I'm so so sorry.

Losing a pet is so hard. ((hug))

[lime]

I'm so sorry. ((Bunnies))

[sunshineandpinot]

Hugs!! I totally know how loved our dogs are.... I am so sorry.

[narockshard]

So sorry bunnies (hug) (hug2)

[doctoranda]

So sorry and many many hugs!

[billysgirl07]

So sorry to hear this! Hugs to you.

[natablue]

I am so sorry, bunnies. I had been following your updates on Instagram, she was such a well loved dog. Hugs to you.

[bunnies]

Thank you everyone, I really appreciate the kind words.

DirtySouth teeah22 I'm sorry to hear that about your dogs, as well. Very, very sad. ;-(

[joanis018]

I'm so sorry.  Seems like she lived a long and full life.  hugs

[jchokie79]

I'm so terribly sorry to hear that. My doggies are my babies, I understand how you must feel. She looks like such a sweet girl. I'm so sorry for your loss. Hugs.

[winning]

My heart aches for you, bunnies

What a beautiful girl.

[busybodyk]

*hugs* she is beautiful! It sounds like she was an awesome dog! You are so lucky to have adopted her. I am so sorry for your loss.

[xokell2]

Hugs bunnies, I'm so sorry

[Deleted]

Hugs to you. I'm so sorry! What a lucky dog to have you.

[Alwaysabridesmaidf]

Oh man I am so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful pup! She was lucky to have you and I am sure she lived a happy and full life.