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10-27-2016, 07:04 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Highland, Ca. USA
Posts: 96
| Rest In Peace Bear I'm trying to wake-up from this horrible nightmare in which my Yorkie named Bear passed away. But, it's not a nightmare and Bear is gone. Bear was born Dec. 8, 2011 and died October 26, 2016. He was the best companion that I could have ever asked for. He was mild mannered, obedient and loving and I don't know why he's dead. Bear was very healthy. He had no ailments and wasn't taking any regular medications. But, about 2 weeks ago he woke up with a stiff neck. I thought it would go away, so I wasn't worried. After about one week, he was still displaying signs of pain. On Friday, Oct. 21, I took him to the vet because I was becoming concerned about how long his neck was bothering him. He was prescribed Methocarbamol and Metacam. I expected that after 2-3 days he would begin to show some signs of improvement but he wasn't so on Tuesday, October 25, I took him back to the vet. He was then prescribed Tramadol and Prednisone. Shortly after administering the medication, he had a seizure. I immediately called the vet and was told to take him to a specialist that he might have a neurological issue. The seizure stopped so I made him comfortable. About an hour later he began to have more severe seizures so I wrapped him in a blanket and we sped off to the emergency vet. They took him in immediately but could only guess about what was causing the seizures since he had no history of seizures. His first seizures ever were on Tuesday. The emergency vet felt that he needed fluids so an IV was started. He believed that if he stopped the seizures and got Bear to sleep & relax that we could then look to see if we could find the cause of the prolonged stiff neck and the seizures. He recommended that I go home and rest and come back to pickup Bear at 7am. At 1:30am Bear went into cardiac arrest and was given CPR for about 30 mins. but he was unable to be revived. Bear passed away at 2:03am. One day my Bear was healthy and living a good life and within a few days, he's dead and I really don't know why. The last speculation was that he either had an aneurism or a stroke. I am so sad because Bear was still just a young, healthy dog and now all I have are ashes! What happened to my Bear? Does anyone have any input that can help give me some peace? I'm so lost without him. I do have other dogs including one that is his daughter. I'm trying to make sure that they don't get too depressed from missing him. Each of my dogs has a unique personality and when one is gone the pack changes. Right now Bear should be sitting next to me on the couch, as he would always squeeze into the smallest space just to be next to me. Missing my Bear-Bear
__________________ Gwen, pack leader to Versace:Teddy Lexi ,Beemer, RIP BoboRIP Tiffy :RIP Bear : |
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10-28-2016, 05:11 AM | #2 |
YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Michigan
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| I just wanted to say how very sorry I am for your loss. What a horrible shock! My heart goes out to you.
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10-28-2016, 09:56 AM | #3 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA
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| So sorry for the loss of your baby! We never seem to have them as long as we would like❤️
__________________ . Cali , and Cali's keeper and staff, Jay No, not a "mini" Yorkie - She loves to motor in her Mini Cooper car |
10-28-2016, 05:04 PM | #4 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Highland, Ca. USA
Posts: 96
| Thanks for your comments! I just can't believe he's gone so suddenly!
__________________ Gwen, pack leader to Versace:Teddy Lexi ,Beemer, RIP BoboRIP Tiffy :RIP Bear : |
10-29-2016, 03:18 AM | #5 |
YT Addict Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fishkill, ny, USA
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| So very sorry for the sudden loss of your precious Bear. Such an awful pain to deal with! Sending thoughts your way for some peace at this terrible time for you. |
10-29-2016, 07:18 PM | #6 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maui, Hawaii
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| I am so very sorry for your loss, especially not knowing the cause. It sure rips your heart out to lose a precious pup. I am still mourning the loss of mine 2 1/2 years ago.
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10-31-2016, 02:49 PM | #8 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brooks, Ga.
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| My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Rest in Peace sweet baby. |
11-01-2016, 05:41 PM | #9 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hibbing Minnesota
Posts: 1,106
| Oh how sad I have tears in my eyes. Bear was so young to have to pass on and especially when you do not understand why. One thing Bear knew he had a wonderful mom that loved him so much and he took that love to his heart with him. I know it is devastating to lose a loved fur baby but try to remember the good memories with Bear. You did everything you could to save him and he knew that. When I lost my dear Keally I was so depressed I wanted to almost die. I hope Keally has met Bear and helped him over the Rainbow Bridge where they can run and play and wait for us one day. My memorial of Keally is pictures all over my home and I can look at her everyday. You will always have Bear in your heart and you will always treasure those memories. Sometimes we can never understand why they left us but remember Bear loved you. Take care of sending a hug to you Susan |
11-30-2016, 08:06 PM | #10 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Highland, Ca. USA
Posts: 96
| Susan78, Thank you for the kind words. I'm finally able to talk about Bear without crying but I miss him everyday. Each of my dogs has a unique personality and they each bring something different to me & the pack. Bear was my gentle giant Yorkie as he weighed 11 lbs. He was a bundle of gentleness! I'm happy that I had him for 4 short years and I wouldn't go back and change anything. His birthday is approaching on December 8th and I'm going to make it a day of celebration in memory of him. So sorry about Keally too! I know that she's met Bear because he was like a cool, easygoing, smooth guy, so I know all of the female Yorkies are chasing after him, lol! I also have a 14 year old Yorkie that has a heart murmur, she's hard of hearing, she can barely see, she has seizures and a tumor, yet she outlived Bear. Life & death are a mystery! That's Bear in my profile picture.
__________________ Gwen, pack leader to Versace:Teddy Lexi ,Beemer, RIP BoboRIP Tiffy :RIP Bear : Last edited by tiffygirl2003; 11-30-2016 at 08:07 PM. |
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