Booster complications ...

[Ickle Bug]

I promised to let you know how our Olly got on. Very sadly he went back to the vets who confirmed our worst fears. He had become so very ill so quickly, the drug treatment didn't work and he just wasn't Olly, not eating, moving or able to stand. It was the hardest thing we have had to do but we had him put to sleep. The vet said any further treatment or tests would just confirm exactly what it was, not make him better. The vet who has been treating him was lovely and we ended his suffering, I suppose we should be grateful it was only for a week. We are convinced the booster was either the reason or certainly triggered something underlying (most likely a problem with his bone marrow) and in future I shall encourage pet owners to look into the two arguments so they can make an informed choice. Another vet there was so ridiculosly over defensive at the vaccine issues we presented, it makes you wonder. Thanks to your comments we ended up doing alot of research on this. We miss him so so much and can't imagine life without him. I never imagined I would have to send this reply and find it so hard but I know if I had read this I would have wanted to know what happened. Thanks again for all your kind words and advice.

[wolf63]

I am sorry to hear about Olly. My heart goes out to you at this time.

[lankeela]

Desperately sorry for you, its bad enough losing them through natural causes or old age, but this is really tragic.
Remember the good times.

[daffy654]

I'm sorry to hear you had to make this decision and have lost your dog this way.My condolences to you at this sad time.
Are the vets going to perform an autopsy(necropsy) to see what the cause of Olly's decline was?

[lankeela]

An article that may be of interest:

http://www.freewebs.com/novaxx/

[leelapops]

Ickle Bug, lovey, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Remember Olly was very much loved and that you did the right thing for him.
Thinking of you at this difficult time, and shedding more than a couple of tears. He's waiting for you at Rainbow Bridge..
x

[seekeerz]

Oh Ickle Bug, I am so sorry to read your news, I can only imagine how gutted you feel at this time - but bless you for making the right decision for Olly - it's so hard to do and life is never the same, but treasure the time you spent with him.
I know that you will - my best wishes, S

[Ice.Maiden]

Very sorry to hear about your dog, Ickul Bug. x.

[divegirl]

So sorry to hear this sad news :O{

Run free little Olly

Lisa xxx

[gelda]

So sorry Ickle Bug, I've been there myself so know exactly how you are feeling. Sending you a big hug. Gelda x

[cruella]

Oh,
I really feel for you.
It is the hardest thing anyone has to do for their pet, but often the kindest thing you will ever have to do.
You must be heartbroken losing Olly.
Thinking of you. x

[skinnycow]

I found this helped when I had to have my best friend put to sleep earlier this year

http://leerburg.com/bridge.htm

I loved 'If it should be' and have it framed with a pic of my dog.

(Having probs with the link, you might have to copy and paste it)

[skinnycow]

Oh good it looks like its working

[ruthiebabie]

So sorry to read that this was the outcome for Olly after your previous posts xx

[GypsyGSD]

really sorry to hear this news , thinking of you GypsyX

[kita1]

So sorry to hear this news.

It is an awful dilema - if you don't vaccinate and your dog gets parvo or some other terrible disease and dies you feel guilty, if you do vaccinate and you have this happen then you also feel bad.

You did the very best you could for him.

Time doesn't heal the pain, but it does lessen it.

Take care.

[ruthann58]

so very sorry, you did your best for him. Ruth xxx

[jules77]

I am so so sorry, it must be a really difficult time for you. You will never forget him, but the hurt will heal over time and you will remember the good times you had with him.

I have always been desperately worried about having the booster after complications from one of mine many years ago, and my vet only recommends giving certain drugs on a bi annual basis. I am definitely considering having blood tests in the future to check their immune system before putting any further stress on their bodies from annual boosters.

Jules xx

[smudge]

I'm really sorry to hear about Olly, Ickle Bug. Take care. -x-

[bensmum]

So sorry about your sad news. It's a decision most pet lovers dread but unfortunately have to take. You will naturally be heartbroken but at least he is free of pain now - take care
XX

[Kleiber]

So sorry to read your sad news, Ickle Bug. What more can I say? Just what everyone else has said - may your God bless you (and Olly) K xxx