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12-02-2013, 10:59 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Victoria, BC Canada
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| First post: Unfortunately it's about the loss of our boy Magnum Hi everyone, I joined YT back at the beginning of Oct but have had a hard time with my first post. My wife and I lost our beautiful 8 yr. old Magnum on Sep 3rd. Magnum had developed issues with his trachea when he was five. We had managed his breathing troubles with prescription meds and inhalers and a chamber. He was a very happy boy with such a gentle soul. Near the end of August, Magnum was having trouble urinating which only triggered some very laboured breathing. We had to rush him to our vet so he could be put in the oxygen chamber. He had an examination complete with blood work and X-rays. Nothing out of the ordinary showed up, but the vet thought it was most likely a urinary tract infection. He was put on antibiotics but there was no improvement so we were taking Magnum to the vet every few days to try and find out what the problem was. After several different antibiotics, muscle relaxants and anti cough meds to help ease his stress because of his bladder troubles, as well as help ease his respiratory aggravation, there was no steady improvement evident. Only temporary relief of his symptoms were seen. Throughout all of our efforts to help our little boy overcome these devastating circumstances, he never complained and was his usual amazing loving and trusting self. We would have done anything for him, but nothing was working to get him on the road to recovery. Magnum did not improve, but instead his respiratory state worsened and his tracheal collapse and ability to breathe were worsening. We were taking Our precious Magnum to the vets every 2-3 days for oxygenation in the hope he would regain his strength as he was fighting with every ounce of his being to beat this again, and stay with us. We had no idea our beautiful boy would be taken from us so suddenly. Magnum needed to be hospitalized directly from the vets on Sep 1st as he needed continuous oxygenation, and he appeared as if he was going to be okay as he was sitting up on the stretcher breathing easy and just watching everything around him and he looked so comfortable and at ease during this transfer from the vets to the hospital. However, our sweet Magnum was unable to recover from the deterioration of his tracheal function during his hospitalization this time, and we can only be thankful that we were able to see him to let him know how much we loved him before we had to help him pass over to rainbow bridge. Magnum will always be our first baby boy...now our angel baby boy. Magnum has touched our lives beyond that of which any words can ever express. His passing has been extremely difficult on us, he is in our thoughts daily. R.I.P. Our beautiful angel, Magnum |
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12-03-2013, 05:46 AM | #2 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Duluth, GA
Posts: 568
| I am so sorry for the loss of your Magnum.
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12-03-2013, 05:52 AM | #3 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TX
Posts: 3,358
| I am so sorry for your loss. It's obvious from your post that you loved him very much. I'm sure Magnum felt that love.
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12-03-2013, 05:56 AM | #4 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: North Ridgeville, Oh. US
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| Welcome. So sorry for your loss.
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12-03-2013, 06:10 AM | #6 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: west long branch, n.j.
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| Welcome, I'm sorry for your loss. Many of us on here know those feelings. Over time we don't forget but it does become easier when we are able to remember the fun times. I'm sure he loved you too and was grateful for your love and care.
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12-03-2013, 07:12 AM | #7 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: USA
Posts: 954
| my heart aches for you and your pain. may you find peace and more memories of the fantastic times soon.
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12-03-2013, 08:40 AM | #8 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Roseville, CA
Posts: 539
| So very sorry for your loss of Magnum
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12-03-2013, 10:21 AM | #9 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | My heart goes out to you on the loss of your little Magnum. I lost my Gracie at 6 1/2 from the same thing. Magnum and Gracie's path was very similar. Hugs
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12-03-2013, 10:29 AM | #10 |
YT Addict Join Date: May 2013 Location: Saint Marys, Ga
Posts: 494
| So very sorry for your loss of Magnum, he sounded like a great pup. Nothing will stop the pain, but as I found out earlier this year, focusing on the good times and memories, really helps. He was lucky to have you, and it's easy to tell, the love went both ways between you and Magnum, may he rest in peace. Quad & Gina
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12-03-2013, 11:08 AM | #11 |
♥Love My Snuggle Bugs♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Missouri
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| Welcome to YT, I am sorry it had to be under these circumstances . It is so very hard when we lose such a vital part of our family as these little ones become. Praying for peace for you and your family. I know Magnum was loved just by reading your post and I am sure he knew as well. God bless you.
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12-04-2013, 08:20 PM | #12 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Victoria, BC Canada
Posts: 2
| Thanks for the love and support everyone. I know that some of you have lost a special little being due to circumstance similar to Magnum, or other causes. Here's a pic of our beautiful boy (had a little trouble at first creating a thumbnail)....... |
12-04-2013, 09:20 PM | #13 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maui, Hawaii
Posts: 7,740
| I am so sorry for the loss of Magnum. He truly was an adorable little boy, so perky and sweet looking. Many of us have experienced the loss of a little fur kid, and can understand how devastating it is. May your hearts heal in time, and may the sweet memories of Magnum comfort you.
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12-05-2013, 08:12 AM | #14 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY
Posts: 6,582
| I am so sorry that you and your precious boy had to go through this. You did everything you could have done. |
12-05-2013, 08:22 AM | #15 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: SoCA
Posts: 1,895
| It is amazing how these little souls become such a major part of our lives and we would do anything for them. I am so sorry that medical treatment couldn't save Magnum.
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