Meika is gone, I am beyond devastated

[bailie]

Sandy, I've just read this terrible tragedy of your beautiful beautiful girl I'm so sorry for your loss

R.I.P beautiful meika xxxxx

[Buster Brown]

Thinking of you.

[yorkietalkjilly]

I'm thinking of you tonight, Sandy. You're still very much in my prayers.

[Leroy]

That's such sad news, I'm sorry for your loss. Rest in Peace Meika.

[MauiGirl]

Originally Posted by Buster Brown

Thinking of you.

That is beautiful, thank you. I so long for peace, and know it will come.

[lynzy420]

Originally Posted by MauiGirl

My precious Meika passed suddenly this afternoon after an encounter with a toxic Bufo toad.

I am beyond devastated, I am in shock and can't believe that this has happened. I don't know how I will get over this, my heart is broken.

I am so very sorry.....I cry with you...I am so very very sorry. I know how your heart aches, I know how this feels and I can only tell you that soon good memories will wash away this horrible pain....

[MauiGirl]

Yes, some changes will be made due to mishandling of my emergency call.

The receptionist who put me on hold 3 times, until I finally yelled out "don't put me on hold, help me, my dog is dying", hopefully will think twice before hitting the hold button. She also gave me wrong information, said that there was a mobile vet she would try to get ahold of to meet me, but she didn't have his number, said she didn't have the number of either of the vets who were off on Sunday and she'd have to get them from her manager. She then went on to make me aware that the cost of an ER visit was $105, and I yelled "I don't care what you charge, just have a vet on call ready to treat her the minute I walk in the door. Desperate, I told her I had washed Meika's mouth out and was going to start driving, and to call me if there was anything else I could do. Two vets called me on the road and confirmed there was nothing else I could do but drive.

So, the manager has assured me that the only information she should have given in a toad poisoning was to wash the mouth and nose.... and drive to vet, period. That should happen in the future. I do realize in this case that even the few minutes wasted on the phone in confusion, would not have helped Meika on a Sunday, when the nearest care is an hour away.

Yes, Meika will help other pets get proper emergency attention in the future, so for that I am glad. Also, in case one of my other fur kids needs help, we hopefully won't have to go thru all that.

I also agreed to share all my research into what is the best way to clean the slimy toxic goo off a dog's mouth (water, soap, or some say olive oil), some say there is a danger of aspiration with water, and some people even say to coat the mouth with Pepto Bismol. I will look into it all further, especially with vets in Florida where these Bufos exist, and in Australia. For now though, I have to let it rest and not continually read.

Hugs to you all, my angels who help me face each new day with out Meika.

[ladyjane]

Reading your post made me sick to my stomach. I am so very sorry Sandy. I cannot imagine the terror.

One of my favorite quotes: “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.” You are in my prayers...one day your good memories will help you find peace and heal your pain....we never forget but it does get easier.

[MauiGirl]

Linda, that quote is so true.

Meika was such a complex little soul, I do have many amazing memories of her in her five short years. The other 3 fur girls are still adjusting too. Meika was definitely the leader here, she woke everybody up and led the pack out to potty, then to the kitchen where they would all eagerly eat their breakfast. I'm having a hard time getting them all to go outside, and they are not eating much or regularly. When Meika was here they all finished breakfast quickly because if they didn't, she would. Now food just sits there.

All 3 stick to me like glue, especially in bed. Kayla and Karlee are sisters and play with each other but not with Tiki. Tiki and Meika used to play chase and go outside more to check things out and bark. It's a lot quieter now. I hope that K & K will include Tiki in play too. It's all a little weird now, but it has only been a week since she left us.

[MauiGirl]

Lynzy, I've missed you; glad to see you back. Sad that we are both grieving loss of our special girls, and I with I could fast forward to the place where it gets better. Thanks for your thoughts.

[kjc]

Originally Posted by MauiGirl

Linda, that quote is so true.

Meika was such a complex little soul, I do have many amazing memories of her in her five short years. The other 3 fur girls are still adjusting too. Meika was definitely the leader here, she woke everybody up and led the pack out to potty, then to the kitchen where they would all eagerly eat their breakfast. I'm having a hard time getting them all to go outside, and they are not eating much or regularly. When Meika was here they all finished breakfast quickly because if they didn't, she would. Now food just sits there.

All 3 stick to me like glue, especially in bed. Kayla and Karlee are sisters and play with each other but not with Tiki. Tiki and Meika used to play chase and go outside more to check things out and bark. It's a lot quieter now. I hope that K & K will include Tiki in play too. It's all a little weird now, but it has only been a week since she left us.

Aw! Poor Tiki. I hope her sisters include her soon. When my Tink was in the hospital for a week mine acted like I did something with her. She's the toy hoarder, but no one would touch a toy with her away. I stepped on a squeaky one time and they all thought Tink was back! They ran around the house in search of her for a while.

I think with Peek being so much older they're not too affected, although they know when I'm upset. I also left the blanket he passed in on the floor for them to sniff, so I think they know. I cried after reading your post and Tink, who is mostly a nutjob and off-the-hook, came over to me and looked me right in the eyes and wanted me to hold her, I did, and she put her face right up to mine and gave me the most delicate kisses I've ever got from a dog... I could barely feel her tongue on my cheek. And that made me cry some more.

After 2 weeks I thought I was done crying, everyday anyway. Then it went to every other day. I remember my face and sinuses hurting after the first week from all my tears. Remember to drink plenty of water, a lot of crying can dehydrate you.

Hugs... K

[megansmomma]

Sandy I'm just heartbroken for you. Hugs to you my friend

[Patti]

I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Grief takes it's toll on your health so take time to care for yourself.

[yorkietalkjilly]

Hope you are doing okay, Sandy, and getting some rest.

[LunasMomma]

Oh my gosh, I am SO very sorry Sending you hugs!