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bentley2004 · 04-03-2007, 09:37 PM

I feel like it was just yesterday that I was hoping your good thoughts and prayers could help save Bentley, but unfortunately Bentley passed away on October 26th. I vowed never to get another baby, but by December I was yearning for another companion.

Bentley died of Intestinal Lymphangiestacia (a form of PLE) and probably had it all his life. It was unfortunately diagnosed too late and he passed at only 2.5 years old.

I did so much research this time around and was very thorough with my breeder. I couldn't bear to get another sick puppy and I explained to all my concerns.

I eventually found a lovely breeder and in January flew out to pick him up What a prize and a bundle of joy....I wish I could get his picture up and show you what a terrific looking boy he is. Cooper was different than Bentley - from the get go he was a fireball and so full of energy. I realized this is what puppies are like - poor Bentley was so sick, for so long that I had no idea what to expect. Cooper is a terror - he runs around the table in circles trying to get you to catch him...he tears the toilet paper from the roll and runs with it....he goes up and down his little steps with 2 toys in his mouth begging you to grab one and throw the other.....

You can therefore imagine how shocked I was this morning to find out that he is suffering from Juvenile Renal Dysplacia.

He was scheduled for neutering earlier today and just before leaving, he started to heave. I mentioned this to the vet and we began talking about his other peculiarities.....how difficult its been to potty train him and what ridiculous amounts of water he drinks. In the midst of our discussion Cooper peed - and the vet noticed how transparent it was. We agreed to do a blood test and talk later.

The results couldn't have been more shocking - I think I'm still in denial as I'm quite lucid writing this and Cooper is just bouncing around the room. The blood tests including his kidney tests were quite high and so they did an ultrasound. That is when they discovered irregularly shaped and underdeveloped kidneys.

Well, the prognosis is not good - who knows how much time we have or how quickly the disease will progress. For now we can only treat it with love and food therapy.

what luck....I just can't believe it......I am in absolute shock.

While he's up and about at the moment, the vet did mention that he will eventually slow down and since the disease is not curable we will eventually have to re-evaluate his quality of life...it. Now everytime he slows down and takes a nap, I'm going to wonder....is he tired or is he getting worse.

Sorry for rambling....I just can't believe I am having to go through this again. Yes, the bills are and will continue to be outrageous, but how is it possible that I ended up with another sick baby.......its just emotionally devastating.

I know I need to let the breeder know, but i just don't have the strength to go there right now...and besides...he's mine....I love him and I will continue to shower him every minute of the day with love and affection. We are together 24/7 and he's my little bundle of joy.

04-03-2007, 09:37 PM	#1
bentley2004 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Calfiornia Posts: 28	Not again.... I feel like it was just yesterday that I was hoping your good thoughts and prayers could help save Bentley, but unfortunately Bentley passed away on October 26th. I vowed never to get another baby, but by December I was yearning for another companion. Bentley died of Intestinal Lymphangiestacia (a form of PLE) and probably had it all his life. It was unfortunately diagnosed too late and he passed at only 2.5 years old. I did so much research this time around and was very thorough with my breeder. I couldn't bear to get another sick puppy and I explained to all my concerns. I eventually found a lovely breeder and in January flew out to pick him up What a prize and a bundle of joy....I wish I could get his picture up and show you what a terrific looking boy he is. Cooper was different than Bentley - from the get go he was a fireball and so full of energy. I realized this is what puppies are like - poor Bentley was so sick, for so long that I had no idea what to expect. Cooper is a terror - he runs around the table in circles trying to get you to catch him...he tears the toilet paper from the roll and runs with it....he goes up and down his little steps with 2 toys in his mouth begging you to grab one and throw the other..... You can therefore imagine how shocked I was this morning to find out that he is suffering from Juvenile Renal Dysplacia. He was scheduled for neutering earlier today and just before leaving, he started to heave. I mentioned this to the vet and we began talking about his other peculiarities.....how difficult its been to potty train him and what ridiculous amounts of water he drinks. In the midst of our discussion Cooper peed - and the vet noticed how transparent it was. We agreed to do a blood test and talk later. The results couldn't have been more shocking - I think I'm still in denial as I'm quite lucid writing this and Cooper is just bouncing around the room. The blood tests including his kidney tests were quite high and so they did an ultrasound. That is when they discovered irregularly shaped and underdeveloped kidneys. Well, the prognosis is not good - who knows how much time we have or how quickly the disease will progress. For now we can only treat it with love and food therapy. what luck....I just can't believe it......I am in absolute shock. While he's up and about at the moment, the vet did mention that he will eventually slow down and since the disease is not curable we will eventually have to re-evaluate his quality of life...it. Now everytime he slows down and takes a nap, I'm going to wonder....is he tired or is he getting worse. Sorry for rambling....I just can't believe I am having to go through this again. Yes, the bills are and will continue to be outrageous, but how is it possible that I ended up with another sick baby.......its just emotionally devastating. I know I need to let the breeder know, but i just don't have the strength to go there right now...and besides...he's mine....I love him and I will continue to shower him every minute of the day with love and affection. We are together 24/7 and he's my little bundle of joy.