I am so absolutely heartbroken for you. More than a decade ago, I lost two of my three Yorkies in a three month period, so I know how devastating your loss is. I have always been an advocate of dental cleanings, and I haven’t changed my mind about that, even in light of almost losing my precious nine year old about a month ago when she went in for a dental. The difference is that I was very lucky that my vet caught it right away when her tongue went blue as soon as anesthesia was introduced, and she was left unharmed. Katie has always been healthy, has had anesthesia in the past, but she reacted to it this last time. She went back to the vet yesterday, and my vet reassured me that he checked her out thoroughly and that it was just a reaction to rhe anesthesia because it happened so suddenly. It has still shaken me to the core. It’s very rare, but it happens, and you were doing the very best you could do for your beautiful little girl. I am deeply sorry for your loss. In time the happy memories of Maize will replace the overwhelming sadness you feel right now, and I can assure you that the love you shared will forever remain in your heart. |