Our Sweet Bella Is Gone!
 

**Our Sweet Bella Is Gone**
We went to a new vet a couple of weeks ago that came highly recommended to us to see about Bella's liver issues, and they found she had a large bladder stone, and had PLE: Protein Losing Enteropathy, along with MVD. (Her old vet believed she had a shunt, we were seeking a second opinion)... We opted to let the surgeon there do the bladder stone surgery, and spay her. All went well. We brought her home, and the next day, Bella began displaying signs of Hepatic Encephalopathy. We took her back, and they kept her overnight after they discovered she had gone blind overnight! (and lost her ability to stand on her own and walk, she could only kick her back laegsand scoot with them) It was the saddest thing I have ever seen!

We went to see Bella the day before yesterday, and they let us go into a private room with her and spent about an hour holding her, and letting her hear our voices. She was totally blind, and could not stand on her own anymore at all. She was head pressing and vocalizing pretty badly too.

The surgeon called me that night at 11:00 pm.
Bella has progressed to stage/grade 3 Hepatic Encephalopothy, and had slipped into a coma.
Her temp spiked to 107, and the Dr had been there for an hour with a cold water hose trying to get her temp down.
The Doc said Bella's heart was barely beating, and she was declining fast. She was afraid to leave her there overnight. Bella passed while I was on the phone with the surgeon. Dr. Greear was kind, and compassionate about the whole situation, but just did not know what else to do. Her diagnosis that night was: "H.E. secondary to anesthesia and surgical constipation"
We tried everything we possibly could, to save Bella's life over the past year and a half. Bella's liver just couldn't filter the anesthesia out, The doc said she used the lightest dose of the gentlest drugs she possibly could, and I believe gave her all... We are now left with just over $2000.00 in vet bills and worst of all, our sweet precious Bella is gone forever! Anyone that knows us, knows what she means to us. After a lifetime of wanting Yorkies, Bella was our first one. Her and her little brother Jax gone within 3 months of each other, and both from this terrible genetic disease. Our hearts are broken beyond words. I sent down yesterday to try and make arrangements for the final bills and have her cremated by "Faithful Companion" in Royal Oak, MI. I am completely devastated by this. Jax lived just shy of one year, and Bella, just past her second birthday. I just wanted to share this with you all...
My last Photos of her, just before her surgery... Attachment 408368 Attachment 408369 Attachment 408370

Oh no :(! I'm SO incredibly sad to read this news. I'm so, so very sorry for your sad and tragic loss. How completely heartbreaking. I'm so sorry. This kind of loss is so overwhelming, I know.

In between your heartbreak, do try to remind yourself of the beautiful life you gave her! You clearly treasured her...so try to remember those wonderful times. Hugs.

Thank You.
 

We loved her and Jax and little Riley with all our hearts... Thank you for your kind words. We had battled this horrible disease with and for her since she was 6 months old. Bella was a trooper and a fighter. I am confident that she knew how much we loved her. She cherished us as much as we cherished her, and we gave her 100% of our love in every way...

So sorry. Such tragic losses for such young and beautiful dogs

I am so incredibly sorry for your loss, Bella and Jax were certainly loved very very much, your love and passion for these sweet babies is very apparent. My heart breaks for you all, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Bella was a beautiful little baby girl...I am so sorry! RIP Litte Bella

I was debating on whether to read this post... Actually... didn't want to read it. But I wanted to just say how sorry I am for your loss.

Bella and Jax are fully aware of how much she meant to you and your family. They're keeping your seat warm for when you'll see them again.

Bella was a beautiful girl and very loved. I'm so sorry that she wasn't able to live a long life with you.

Oh my this just breaks my heart. I am so very sorry for your sudden loss of Bella.

Sending out Hug's and Prayers for you.

I also wasn't sure whether or not to read this post. It's so sad..in tears. I'm so so very sorry for your loss. I can't imagine the pain you're going through. She was a very beautiful girl... You took great care of her and I'm sure she knows deeply how much you loved her so. Rest in peace sweet Bella.

I am so sorry to read this, what a beautiful girl Bella is. My heart goes out to you and your wife

I am so so sorry to hear of your loss what a beautiful little lady she was. We will keep you in our thoughts.

I am so sorry from the bottom of my heart . I ache for your loss.

I am so very sorry to read about the loss of your precious Bella. What a tragedy it is. Please know my heartfelt sympathy and thoughts are with you.

I"m so so sorry... absolutely gorgeous little girl. My heart hurts for you.

I am so very sorry

RIP your sweet Bella.......I am so very sorry for your loss.......:(


Your Bella is now with my Bella in Dog's Heaven......

So sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful girl.

OMG that is way way way too young for both of them to go. I am very sorry for your losses.

Sorry for your loss, I feel it as if I lost my own.

So very, very sorry for the loss of your sweet little Bella, she was truly a beautiful little girl, losing two babies so close is beyond devastating. Take the time for grieving and perhaps one day you will find room in your heart to open it to another baby that needs your love and devotion. Holding you and your family in my heart and prayers to keep you strong through this stressful time (((HUGS)))

omg, I'm so sorry for your loss :( She was a gorgeous little girl.

This is heartbreaking news. So sorry you lost your little ones. RIP sweet Bella and little Jax.

Your story is so heart wrenching! I mourn for your little Bella and Jax. I hope that you will find room in your heart in the future for another little Yorkie!