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Originally Posted by Baby Blessing Just read the posting here and wanted to add "yes there is a canine flu that has been going around here in Californiia at least since last November," we are not sure but possably that is what took our Cassie, she had all her shots. We had a neighbor that lost three of her dogs,they were all one year olds and went like ours did, and passed the week before ours did. All had their shots and just all of a sudden was ill. They were sent off for autopsy, came back unknown cause (which I don't understand ) Sad to say, neighbor told me one vet wouldn't take their dogs in for fear it could be the canine flu. We decided not to do the autopsy on Cassie. I know how the lady feels about the vets offices. It was on a friday night that our Cassie took ill and there was only one Animal Hospital open and they said at two in the morning they was so busy and if you bring her in we may not get to see her and then at eight o'clock in the morning you would have to take her to your own vet regardless whether shes seen or not. I decided to do the next best thing and keep her as comfortable as I could and be with her at home, for I knew it was just a matter of time. I really wish that in areas where there is quite a few vets that they would join in a team to take turns in having one office open 24 hours, but I guess that is only wishfull thinking. It will be four months tomorrow that we lost our Cassie, I miss her so much today has really been a down day for me, I pray that in time God will ease the pain without our having her with us. Gosh, sorry I didn't mean to go on here but definately wanted to say that there is information on the internet regarding the canine flu and the states it seems to have hit, California is definately one of them. Hope the YT ladies yorkie is doing ok now. Patti |
Hi Patty:
My heart goes out to you with the loss of Cassie.
I wish there was something I could do to help you in your sorrow, but I know we are pretty much on our own. Lots
of folks that don't have dogs, esp. Yorkies, just do not understand.
Sadie, thankfully, does eat and drink. She has now stopped shivering, but just sleeps. My thinking is that this is good for her. The shaking was horrible.
My vet truly believes it is anxiety. I am grateful that it is not the flu, or parvo which is prevalent in my area right now.
Take care.