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My Promise has gone to the Rainbow Bridge - Feel Trifexis is culprit...So sad... I lost my sweet little girl, Promise, yesterday after a very quick struggle with acute kidney disease. She was fine for 11.5 years and then I put her on Trifexis. Six months later, she is gone. The symptoms of kidney disease are so slow in showing up that by the time I realized what was happening, it was way too late. She was in the hospital for 2 nights being hydrated and her bloodwork looked a bit better yesterday morning. But, the vet said there was no way she would EVER be the same, maybe 40% with weekly IV's and vet care. Creatine level was over 5, which means that 75% of her kidneys were damaged. I feel, in my heart of hearts, that the poisin Trifexis is the main contributor to her disease. The guilt I am feeling right now is overwhelming and the flashback to the look on her little face as her life drained from her 1.9 lb body is crippling. I don't think I will ever get over this. Just needed to vent today.:( |
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. If your baby only weighed 1.9 lbs, she shouldn't have been prescribed trifexis as the lowest dose starts at a 5lb weight base. Mine has been on it for years without any problem but he weighs 8lbs. So sorry. Breaks my heart! :( |
I am very very sorry for your loss of Promise. May she RIP and I am sending many prayers to you at this difficult time. |
So very sorry for your loss. Sending hugs and prayers your way. |
I am so sorry for your loss. You will find lots of support here. Hugs and prayers to you. |
Oh I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you both. |
I am so sorry for your loss. Please don't blame yourself...how could you know? |
I am so very sorry. Rest in Peace, Promise. |
I'm so sorry Promise is gone. I lost my Minnie to kidney disease too. Oh my God, I can't believe how many horrible things I am reading about Trifexis right now. :( |
Please don't blame yourself, as you're not the vet and can't be expected to know about all of these drugs out there. You're right about the kidney thing just coming on once it's too late. With Minnie she just got really sick one day, we gave her IVs for 2.5 days, kept her extremely hydrated with 24 hour care, had her into the vet or the ER almost every day, and she was still gone within the week. :( And yeah, I doubt you'll ever get over losing Promise; I know I never will with Minnie. But it's not your fault --- you were being the responsible owner in making sure your pup was inoculated against heartworms, fleas, and the like. It's not your fault; it sounds like it may be Lilly's fault. |
Try not to feel guilty - you were saving her the pain and agony of lingering while very, very ill. You did the kind thing and the thing your baby would choose for herself if she could. Try and talk about her, post about her and get out your pain and anguish - it is said that that helps the grieving process. I know how much you are hurting now and hope that one day before too long, the pain will get less and you will begin to live and love again. I'm so sorry you have lost your Promise. |
dog Prayers of comfort for you. You know you loved promise and always ch9se the best for her. I blame the vet for giving her that awful stuff. Promise is i believe in the arms of her creator with all our sweet yorkies who have left. Hugs and love |
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I just can't believe that a Vet would let you use this knowing your babies size. |
so sorry for your loss rest in peace Promise |
You will never know for sure what caused the kidney's to fail. Whatever it was it certainly was not your fault. You were doing what you thought was best for your little girl. You had no way of knowing what was going on inside her body. Kidney issues are very serious and can be caused by a variety of reasons. You were faced with one of the hardest decisions anyone ever has to make. Most of us have been through it for one reason or another. Try to realize this: She knows you did what was best for her. She knows that you did your very best for her and that you loved her very much. She would never want you to suffer because of this. Give yourself some time. Things will get better. Refuse the negative thoughts. You did what you could do and no one could have done more. Remember that there are many other little angels out there looking for someone to love them and hopefully you will eventually find just the right one. |
Rereading my post, I want to make clear that I do not think you are at fault in any way whatsoever. I think it was irresponsible of the vet that prescribed the trifexis, absolutely NOT you for giving it. You trust your vet to know these things. Again, my heart breaks for you and your loss. |
I'm very sorry for your loss, and I feel your pain, as I too lost my Yorkie, Megan, to kidney problems earlier this year. I got a new puppy about a ,month and a half later, I couldn't deal with not having a little furbaby around. I miss Megan every day, and am thankful for Gina every day as well. Just try to remember all the good times, and the love you have for her, as I'm sure she held just as much for you. May she rest in peace, and may find some peace as well. Quad:aimeeyork |
I am so sorry for the loss of your little girl. Like everyone has said, it wasn't your fault. We should be able to trust our vets and more and more it scares me the meds they put our babies on. Bless your heart, just hang in there, time does help. RIP sweet baby girl. |
So sorry for your loss R.I.P Promise. I'm sure she's still keeping watch over you as your little guardian angel. |
Thanks so much to all of you. I do believe this is the hardest thing I have ever gone through. Getting through the morning routine before work, and especially the evening routine, when I get home is the hardest. She was always in the window on her pillow waiting for me. I guess I need to establish new routines. One quick note, I stated that she was 1.9 lbs.... well that was on the day I put her to sleep. Just two weeks earlier, she was all of 4 lbs...her dosage of Trifexis was only a half a tab, which the vet said was correct since the package dosage starts at 5 lbs. I couldn't go through the agony of an autopsy, but in my heart, and after hours of research, I do believe the Trifexis was the culprit....and unfortunately, my vet is agreeing with me. Amazon.com has pulled this poison from their stock and refuses to sell it. If a corporation like that will not sell it...what does that say? I wish I could post her picture, but it seems to be too big for my profile picture and I don't know how to resize. Thanks again for your kind, loving words. I really need them. |
I am so sorry!! |
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you thought you were doing what's best and I'm not familiar with this drug so I will be sure to check it out, although my vet tends the holistic natural route. I am terribly sorry for your loss please accept my condolences |
So sorry to hear about the loss of you sweet baby. |
I am soo sorry for your loss. Promise is in a better place now and no longer suffering. You are in my prayers.:heart to:heart to |
I'm so very sorry for your loss of baby Promise. I have you in my thoughts and pray that you may find peace. Rest in Peace, Promise. |
When we trust vets with tthe health and care of our babies, and then something devastating happens to our babies, we automatically assuume the blame. This was not your fault....the only way you can blame yourself is if you are guilty because you are not a vet! Take the time to grieve, and then allow your heart and soul to be bathed in the warm love of a new puppy. Just FYI....my vet will not prescribe Trifexis to any small dogs, especially yorkies. I have no idea where or why she assumed this position, but she is resolute! |
So sorry for your loss:( Be assured that you were doing the best for your furrbaby at the time!! You will be in my thoughts and my hope is that every day will get a bit, albeit tiny, better. I don't believe that it was your fault. Thanks for sharing your story, as it is very informative for all of us novices. Promises' passing will not be in vain!!!!! |
I'm so sorry, just breaks my heart. My mother had her chihuahua (Angel) on Trifexus and gave her dose before work one day and when she came home from lunch, she noticed Angel hadn't greeted her at the door for their daily ritual of "Yay mommy is home" kisses and tail waggin. She looked on the couch and noticed Angel just laying there staring at her in a daze, like she wasn't sure where she was. She didn't move. When my mom approached her, Angel backed up away from her then eventually ran from her. This totally freaked out my mom, he swears it's from the Trifexus. |
Brought my little sweat pea, Promise, home from the vet today in a small urn. Another hard day. It's been almost two weeks since she died and I still have not been able to stop crying. I keep running the picture of her in my arms after they gave her the final shot...and the life just pouring out of her small body....thanks for the support everyone. This has gotta get better one day. |
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