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05-07-2009, 10:03 AM | #1 |
YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern Indiana
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| My Olivia died at the vet this morning I cannot believe it is real...it is so hard. When I got Olivia last October, she was almost 8 yrs old. She had already lost several teeth and the vet said she needed dental work but to wait a few months to let her get settled in with us. She was a breeder for 5 years - I don't know if bad teeth is a result of poor care in their early years? Anyway, after I had a couple of conversations with the vet's office and made sure they do the pre-op blood work and take all precautions with anesthesia, I finally made the appointment for this morning. I dropped Olivia off and took my granddaughter to McDonald's to play for a little while, since the vet said she would call me if anything on the blood work would raise any concerns. So while I was sitting at McDonald's, the vet called my cell phone...everything was going fine she said, until they actually began the anesthesia, then Olivia's heart stopped beating. She said they tried cpr and named off several precautions they had taken (was in shock, can't remember what she said). I wanted to talk to my family so I told her I'd call her back. She did call back a few minutes later, very concerned and saddened, and offered to do an autopsy to see if there were under-lying causes. I didn't see any purpose in that...so now I am back home without my Olivia sitting by me on the chair. I still cannot believe it...I am so sad; I know others have said it but it's true - you think you are doing the best thing and when it ends up like this, it is terrible. The vet said her teeth were very bad due to not being taken care of in her earlier years (with other owner) and she really did need dental care, so at least I know I did it for Olivia's good health reasons. My DD came over and helped me pack up Olivia's little dresses, hair bows, blankets etc. I still just can't believe it. I lost Toby in Sept, then got Olivia in Oct, and now she is gone too. I don't know what I could have done differently - my vet is reputable and we have used them for years, I made sure they use proper protocal etc. DD says that my compassion for the older or sometimes harder-to-place pets has this down side, but that knowing I give my pets the very best care and life they could have in their last years is worth its weight in gold. But 8 just isn't that old for a yorkie.
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05-07-2009, 10:06 AM | #2 |
♥♥beats @ my feet! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: PA
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| Oh my, I am so sorry to hear your news. I am sure you are devastated. I am so sorry for you loss.
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05-07-2009, 10:07 AM | #3 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member | I am so very sorry for your loss of Olivia. You were doing what responsible pet owners do and providing her with the care she needed. I'm sure Olivia knew how much she was loved in the past few months.
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05-07-2009, 10:07 AM | #4 |
YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: N Ireland
Posts: 475
| I'm so sorry - I've been through it too. It is so unfair and so tragic.
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05-07-2009, 10:10 AM | #5 |
I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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| I am so sorry for your loss
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05-07-2009, 10:10 AM | #6 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TX
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| oh, I am so sorry! My heart just aches for you. I have no words that will ease your pain, just know that I share your sorrow and pray that you will find peace in knowing what a wonderful home, love and care you gave to her. Oh, so very, very sorry.
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05-07-2009, 10:10 AM | #7 |
Yorkie Talker | I am so sorry for you and I know how hard it is. No one can explain it or help you right now. We lost our little yorkie almost the same way but he was having surgery for a collapsed treachea. It is devasting and you are not to blame. You did the best thing you could do. Just keep her in your heart and get another one soon to love. |
05-07-2009, 10:14 AM | #8 |
Thor's Human Donating Member | This is heart breaking. I just read your story about how your little Olivia came into your life last night. Wishing you some peace during this terrible grief.
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05-07-2009, 10:14 AM | #9 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brewerton, NY
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| I am so sorry you lost your Olivia today. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
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05-07-2009, 10:15 AM | #10 |
Ben's Mommy Donating Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New York
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| So very sorry for your lose. Olivia knows that you were doing the right thing and only had the best intentions at heart.
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05-07-2009, 10:16 AM | #11 |
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| My heart is breaking for you. How devestating to loose Olivia like this. I can't even imagine the shock of hearing the vet's voice telling you she's gone. May your darling little girl R.I.P. I am sure she had a wonderful life with you and you can be proud of that. May her memories bring you comfort in the time ahead. I am so very sorry for your loss. |
05-07-2009, 10:16 AM | #12 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Jose, CA, USA
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| i am so sorry for your loss, i cannot imagine what you must be feeling right now. big hugs to you. just know that we are all here if you would like to talk.
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05-07-2009, 10:17 AM | #13 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cape Cod, MA
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| I am so, so sorry!! RIP Olivia....
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05-07-2009, 10:17 AM | #14 |
YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Auburn, GA
Posts: 371
| I'm so sorry for the loss of little Olivia. My prayers go out to you.
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05-07-2009, 10:18 AM | #15 |
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| I am so sorry about your sweetheart. Please know that you were doing the right thing. Yes, to the question about dental care when they are young. If their teeth aren't taken care of, more damage is done. If infection in their mouths gets out of control, it can weaken their organs.
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