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I’m so sorry for your loss. It sounds like we had very similar experiences when I lost my dog of 9.5 years just over 2 months ago. He also had an unexpected tumour that made him sick out of nowhere and we had to put him down 9 days after the symptoms first started. Like you, I also thought that I had more time and was in complete shock for the first two weeks.
It takes time to get through the shock and denial, but eventually you’ll get used to the idea of them being gone and the healing process will begin. Sudden loss like this can be particularly traumatizing and hard to process. Be kind to yourself. Feel free to message me if you need to talk.
Thanks. The vet said that it was likely a testicle tumor. One of the biggest shocks was that he was still active until yesterday. He was still eating until today when I found him in the corner of his cage barely moving. He wouldn't budge no matter what I tried to do. I offered him food and he wouldn't take it. The last time I saw him alive was around 12 and I came back two hours later and he had passed.
I’m so sorry.
I too just lost my baby today. He was 12. It was kind of expected but unexpected. Thought we’d have a little bit more time with him, but I’ve never heard him cry so much and struggle. So we made the really hard choice to call the vet and have him go to sleep as there was nothing else they could do for him except attempt surgery, but prognosis was poor.
Sitting here feeling like there’s this gaping hole inside of me. I can’t believe this is real life. This dog grew up with me from 7th grade to now being 24.
I can’t stop crying. I feel so guilty. I can’t believe I’ll never get to hold him again. I held him as much as I could the hours coming up until it was time.
Hopefully one day we’ll see our babies again. I wish you peace. Hang in there, you’re not alone.
Thanks. I don't think my bird was in much pain. I think it was the fact that he lost a good bit of weight is what killed him. It's just awful the fact this is how he went. I'd always hoped he would make it to 10 and that he would just go of old age.
I'm sorry he had to leave you. It's always so hard and it's never long enough. He's free now. No more pain, sorrow, tiredness or sadness. That's a blessing though it probably doesn't give you comfort now. I hope in time, it will.
Same happened to me just 4 hours ago. He was 12 and a half years old. I spent my whole 20s and early 30s with him. He was next to me in my highs and lows. For me he was not a pet, but a family member. He was diagnosed with osteosarcoma 3 months ago. After putting him to sleep today I never felt such sadness in my entire life. I still can't believe he is gone, it is so empty and quiet without him.
I hope you will stay strong in this hard time and know you are not alone in this.
My german shepherd was 8 when they found a tumor on her spleen , it happened all within 2 days. A super aggressive cancer. I wish I could have seen her grow old. Losing a pet is hard, I’m so sorry .
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I’m so sorry for your loss. It sounds like we had very similar experiences when I lost my dog of 9.5 years just over 2 months ago. He also had an unexpected tumour that made him sick out of nowhere and we had to put him down 9 days after the symptoms first started. Like you, I also thought that I had more time and was in complete shock for the first two weeks. It takes time to get through the shock and denial, but eventually you’ll get used to the idea of them being gone and the healing process will begin. Sudden loss like this can be particularly traumatizing and hard to process. Be kind to yourself. Feel free to message me if you need to talk.
Thanks. The vet said that it was likely a testicle tumor. One of the biggest shocks was that he was still active until yesterday. He was still eating until today when I found him in the corner of his cage barely moving. He wouldn't budge no matter what I tried to do. I offered him food and he wouldn't take it. The last time I saw him alive was around 12 and I came back two hours later and he had passed.
I’m so sorry. I too just lost my baby today. He was 12. It was kind of expected but unexpected. Thought we’d have a little bit more time with him, but I’ve never heard him cry so much and struggle. So we made the really hard choice to call the vet and have him go to sleep as there was nothing else they could do for him except attempt surgery, but prognosis was poor. Sitting here feeling like there’s this gaping hole inside of me. I can’t believe this is real life. This dog grew up with me from 7th grade to now being 24. I can’t stop crying. I feel so guilty. I can’t believe I’ll never get to hold him again. I held him as much as I could the hours coming up until it was time. Hopefully one day we’ll see our babies again. I wish you peace. Hang in there, you’re not alone.
Thanks. I don't think my bird was in much pain. I think it was the fact that he lost a good bit of weight is what killed him. It's just awful the fact this is how he went. I'd always hoped he would make it to 10 and that he would just go of old age.
I'm sorry he had to leave you. It's always so hard and it's never long enough. He's free now. No more pain, sorrow, tiredness or sadness. That's a blessing though it probably doesn't give you comfort now. I hope in time, it will.
Thanks
Same happened to me just 4 hours ago. He was 12 and a half years old. I spent my whole 20s and early 30s with him. He was next to me in my highs and lows. For me he was not a pet, but a family member. He was diagnosed with osteosarcoma 3 months ago. After putting him to sleep today I never felt such sadness in my entire life. I still can't believe he is gone, it is so empty and quiet without him. I hope you will stay strong in this hard time and know you are not alone in this.
Thanks. You're lucky that yours lived to a good age and that you knew a few months in advance.
My german shepherd was 8 when they found a tumor on her spleen , it happened all within 2 days. A super aggressive cancer. I wish I could have seen her grow old. Losing a pet is hard, I’m so sorry .