Hi John. Great article. So sorry to hear about Charlie. I will be posting within the next couple of weeks on hemangiosarcoma (a new detection strategy).
I lost a dog to this disease. In the end, his spleen ruptured and he had to be euthanized. I loved that dog to bits. Every dog I have to let go leaves me broken.
Thanks for sharing that. You are not alone. Losing Charlie was one of the hardest things I’ve ever been through. He was my first dog, other than family dogs I grew up with. They become such a part of us and it hurts so much when we lose them. It’s just not fair that they can’t be with us longer. I had to sit with it for quite a while before I was ready for another dog. James is growing up too fast already. Charlie taught me so much. Thanks for reading and for your message.
The first one is the worst because you don’t know how it goes. There’s an element of fear, in the pending loss.
I have had to euthanize six beloved dogs. The last time I said goodbye to a dog (age 13) I was — to my surprise — dogless for the first time in more than 30 years. I thought I would just go with that turn of fate, and enjoy some free time with no dog responsibilities. I lasted about three weeks. Went to a shelter, found a heart dog. Dogs turn up in your life when you need them, I think.
The same thing happened to my Golden, Valentine. She had just turned 12 and was having mobility problems, but was still happy and full of life. She was my heart and I still miss her.
Two months later, I found Hazel, a 7 year-old Golden at a shelter. I hadn’t planned on getting another Golden so soon but I couldn’t leave this beautiful girl at a shelter. She’s almost 10 now and lights up my world. I need her as much as she needs me ❤️
We lost our Golden in Dec. He was diagnosed with this cancer at the beginning of December. He went very quickly. We had Lap of Love come out so he too could pass at home. This was the best decision we ever made, he was more comfortable and our other two dogs were with him.🌈💙🐶🐾💙😢💔
I used Lap of Love also. The doctor was great. They let us go at our pace and explained everything along the way. It was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do, but it felt so good too help him, make sure he wasn’t in pain, and be with him every second until the end. I say this a lot, but they are never gone because they are always with us in our heart. Charlie is still with me at my side every day. Thanks for being willing to share on here in case, it can be helpful to other people. 🐾
We previously had always gone to the vet to have them put to sleep. This time we had to do something different. I lost confidence in our vet and decided I was not taking him back there. We truly appreciated how the doctor for Lap of Love went thru everything and also after he passed she gave us time for his 2 fur sisters to see him and give him kisses. He will always be with us.💙🐶💙
Oh John, I read this after replying to your earlier reply to me today. I’m sorry you and Charlie had to experience this but the ability to help him heal, give him comfort and love, and to be with him as he passed - I have no words. It’s a blessing for all the love, comfort, and support they give us. I’m sorry.
My Jack Russell Terrier had a hemangiosarcoma that resulted in a ruptured spleen. It took me completely by surprise since her vet visit 10 days prior showed no indication of any health problems. She was eating well and frisky up until the moment she collapsed. It's been 3 years but I still miss her terribly.
Wow that’s great to hear how much it helped Molly! I would love to cook for him. I know it’s important to make it well balanced but I think you can do that by including organ meat and, egg shells, and good veggies. I’ll look it up! But if you have a recipe feel free to share (i’ll double check your Substack to make sure it’s not already there). Thank you and I’m glad you had Molly for so many years. :)
An easy way to prepare a balanced meal is to use a product called Meat Mixer. Just gently cook a pound of ground meat (beef, turkey, chicken, venison, etc) add some water according to the package instructions and then 1/3 cup of Meat Mixer powder. You can smell the vegetables in the mix. I buy it online at Four Leaf Rover.
Thanks so much for sharing that with me. That’s what happened to Charlie too. And I know what you mean. Time makes the pain smaller but I miss Charlie just as much as ever. I still talk about him all the time and think of all of the time we had together. He is a part of me now. I’m so sorry that you lost your friend. It is such a special bond that we form with them. Thanks for your message :). I think it’s awesome that you’re advocating for healthy food for dogs! Have you seen it make a big difference in your pups?
My Jack Russell, Molly, was diagnosed with end stage kidney failure when she was about 8 yrs old. I found a canine herbalist that recommended a home cooked diet and herbal protocol that got Molly's blood work back into the normal range in about 3 months. Molly lived until 14 yrs when the cancer took her.
Hi John. Great article. So sorry to hear about Charlie. I will be posting within the next couple of weeks on hemangiosarcoma (a new detection strategy).
Thanks so much for the kind message! I will look forward to seeing your post :)
I lost a dog to this disease. In the end, his spleen ruptured and he had to be euthanized. I loved that dog to bits. Every dog I have to let go leaves me broken.
Thanks for sharing that. You are not alone. Losing Charlie was one of the hardest things I’ve ever been through. He was my first dog, other than family dogs I grew up with. They become such a part of us and it hurts so much when we lose them. It’s just not fair that they can’t be with us longer. I had to sit with it for quite a while before I was ready for another dog. James is growing up too fast already. Charlie taught me so much. Thanks for reading and for your message.
The first one is the worst because you don’t know how it goes. There’s an element of fear, in the pending loss.
I have had to euthanize six beloved dogs. The last time I said goodbye to a dog (age 13) I was — to my surprise — dogless for the first time in more than 30 years. I thought I would just go with that turn of fate, and enjoy some free time with no dog responsibilities. I lasted about three weeks. Went to a shelter, found a heart dog. Dogs turn up in your life when you need them, I think.
The same thing happened to my Golden, Valentine. She had just turned 12 and was having mobility problems, but was still happy and full of life. She was my heart and I still miss her.
Two months later, I found Hazel, a 7 year-old Golden at a shelter. I hadn’t planned on getting another Golden so soon but I couldn’t leave this beautiful girl at a shelter. She’s almost 10 now and lights up my world. I need her as much as she needs me ❤️
We lost our Golden in Dec. He was diagnosed with this cancer at the beginning of December. He went very quickly. We had Lap of Love come out so he too could pass at home. This was the best decision we ever made, he was more comfortable and our other two dogs were with him.🌈💙🐶🐾💙😢💔
I used Lap of Love also. The doctor was great. They let us go at our pace and explained everything along the way. It was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do, but it felt so good too help him, make sure he wasn’t in pain, and be with him every second until the end. I say this a lot, but they are never gone because they are always with us in our heart. Charlie is still with me at my side every day. Thanks for being willing to share on here in case, it can be helpful to other people. 🐾
We previously had always gone to the vet to have them put to sleep. This time we had to do something different. I lost confidence in our vet and decided I was not taking him back there. We truly appreciated how the doctor for Lap of Love went thru everything and also after he passed she gave us time for his 2 fur sisters to see him and give him kisses. He will always be with us.💙🐶💙
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Oh John, I read this after replying to your earlier reply to me today. I’m sorry you and Charlie had to experience this but the ability to help him heal, give him comfort and love, and to be with him as he passed - I have no words. It’s a blessing for all the love, comfort, and support they give us. I’m sorry.
Thank you and thanks for reading my story :). Taking care of him was such an honor for me. I appreciate the kind words! 🐾
My Jack Russell Terrier had a hemangiosarcoma that resulted in a ruptured spleen. It took me completely by surprise since her vet visit 10 days prior showed no indication of any health problems. She was eating well and frisky up until the moment she collapsed. It's been 3 years but I still miss her terribly.
Thanks so much for sharing the information about meat mixer. That’s super valuable. I’ll give it a try! I bet James would love it!
Wow that’s great to hear how much it helped Molly! I would love to cook for him. I know it’s important to make it well balanced but I think you can do that by including organ meat and, egg shells, and good veggies. I’ll look it up! But if you have a recipe feel free to share (i’ll double check your Substack to make sure it’s not already there). Thank you and I’m glad you had Molly for so many years. :)
An easy way to prepare a balanced meal is to use a product called Meat Mixer. Just gently cook a pound of ground meat (beef, turkey, chicken, venison, etc) add some water according to the package instructions and then 1/3 cup of Meat Mixer powder. You can smell the vegetables in the mix. I buy it online at Four Leaf Rover.
Thanks so much for sharing that with me. That’s what happened to Charlie too. And I know what you mean. Time makes the pain smaller but I miss Charlie just as much as ever. I still talk about him all the time and think of all of the time we had together. He is a part of me now. I’m so sorry that you lost your friend. It is such a special bond that we form with them. Thanks for your message :). I think it’s awesome that you’re advocating for healthy food for dogs! Have you seen it make a big difference in your pups?
My Jack Russell, Molly, was diagnosed with end stage kidney failure when she was about 8 yrs old. I found a canine herbalist that recommended a home cooked diet and herbal protocol that got Molly's blood work back into the normal range in about 3 months. Molly lived until 14 yrs when the cancer took her.
Charlie was a wonderful boy with a great dad.