Thunder crossed the Rainbow Bridge
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newfiemomof2
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The vet called with the final Histograph and cytology info on Thunder. Mostly it's still inconclusive. There were bullae in the lungs which would lead one to suspect a pneumothorax, although a chest tap got no air. Thunder's lungs were collapsed. The blood and tissue samples grew out no bacteria in 5 days.
This dog had no abnormal chest sounds or abnormal heart sounds on 2/1/2004. On 2/10/2004 he cannot breathe and dies of cardiac and pulmunary arrest in the space of 2 hours from obvious symptom to death.
We still have no definitave answer, just gross findings. <sigh>
niki
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Elly May
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Niki -
How sad for you - how awful to loose your pup let alone without warning! I hope you can find out why this happened - I can't imagine having my Kala healthy one minute and gone the next. Please keep us posted as to your findings. But most of all, hugs to you during this difficult time...
How sad for you - how awful to loose your pup let alone without warning! I hope you can find out why this happened - I can't imagine having my Kala healthy one minute and gone the next. Please keep us posted as to your findings. But most of all, hugs to you during this difficult time...
janices
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Did the vet by chance look for any tumors that may have burst and caused the fluid build up?
The kind of tumor that we found when Linsey hemorrhaged the other common site is the heart area, hemangiosarcoma, tumor originating from blood vessels, have a tendency to be variable in size. The vet found it in the spleen and liver in Linsey's case. She had passed her annual and geriatric blood tests and we never knew it was there until it burst and she hemorrhaged. It was sudden when it happened.
The kind of tumor that we found when Linsey hemorrhaged the other common site is the heart area, hemangiosarcoma, tumor originating from blood vessels, have a tendency to be variable in size. The vet found it in the spleen and liver in Linsey's case. She had passed her annual and geriatric blood tests and we never knew it was there until it burst and she hemorrhaged. It was sudden when it happened.
Zatara and Merrick's Mom
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I'm so sorry about Thunder. Only 4 years old. How sad!
Sailorgirl
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I don't know how I missed this but I'm so sorry about Thunder, what a horrible loss. Take comfort in your wonderful memories of a great friend.
Liz
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So sorry to hear about your Thunder. Glad you found this site though. These people are wonderful and unfortunately, many of them have been through the same thing very recently. So Thunder had plenty of playmates to meet him. You're in our thoughts. Pictures and memories are always nice when you're ready to share....
Nita O'Dell
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Niki,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Sometimes when we can’t find the answer or don’t know the answer as to why when we lose someone
, we try to comfort the family by telling them just how special the person was. And that God needed a special new angle for something very important and that is why He chose their loved-one.
But this new angle was small and afraid and needed something big and strong to lean on and to guide her to safety.
Because your Thunder was so special and big and strong God chose him to guide His new little angle home.
I know this sounds silly and childish but in some small way I hope it helps you.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Sometimes when we can’t find the answer or don’t know the answer as to why when we lose someone
, we try to comfort the family by telling them just how special the person was. And that God needed a special new angle for something very important and that is why He chose their loved-one.
But this new angle was small and afraid and needed something big and strong to lean on and to guide her to safety.
Because your Thunder was so special and big and strong God chose him to guide His new little angle home.
I know this sounds silly and childish but in some small way I hope it helps you.
newfiemomof2
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This is such a wonderful thought. Thank you.Originally posted by Moose's Mom in Indy:
Because your Thunder was so special and big and strong God chose him to guide His new little angle home.
I know this sounds silly and childish but in some small way I hope it helps you.
Thunder had a full brother named Moose, so your being the mommy of a Moose made this extra special.
Niki
Sam & Sara
newfiemomof2
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The autopsy showed no tumors, no infection, just collapsed lungs and a bullae causing pneumothorax and respiratory arrest which then led to cardiac arrest.
I'm so sorry that Lindsey went through so much too. {{{hugs}}}}
Niki
Sam & Sara
Newfs Forever
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Newfiemomof2,
I am so terribly sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my sincerest condolences.
Sue
I am so terribly sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my sincerest condolences.
Sue
AngusMcDubhsMom
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I am so sorry for your loss. This is terribly sad.I hope you find answers to what happened. My sincerest sympathy.