How did my baby die? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

KIMypooo · 03-17-2009, 10:19 AM

My Ninja recently passed away on 3/16/09, he was only 10 weeks old and the Vet thinks that it was a gastrointestinal virus but they weren't sure and I was told to call back today to see the results, which I did. I called back and all of the results came back negative. He seemed healthy and active but that night, he would not eat, only drank a lot of water with karo syrup. Around 11pm he started having diarrhea (4x) and every time he did, he would cry. He vomited about twice (Bile and Foam). My boyfriend and I took him to the vet the next morning and they checked and said he had a fever of 104 (Not exactly sure). If it isn't Parvo or distemper, what could it be that was so deadly? I am devastated and I would like to know what took the life of my baby.

T Doll · 03-17-2009, 10:23 AM

I'm no help on this topic, but I want to say I'm so sorry for your loss

ARCHIE · 03-17-2009, 10:25 AM

Oh my I am so very sorry for the loss of your puppy.
I have no answer's for you. You must be devestated.
That's so sad.

Hugs,

Wylie's Mom · 03-17-2009, 10:35 AM

I am so sorry for your loss

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If there was a fever, it is possible it was an infection of some sort. Did the vet check the poo for parasites? Bc overgrowth of certain species of normal flora can be deadly, fast (ie. clostridium). Was there blood in the stool? Were limbs stiff - indicating an insect bite? Could he have gotten into anything?

1956snowflake · 03-17-2009, 10:37 AM

I have no info for you, but want to offer my sympathy. It's the worst feeling in the world to loose a pup you love. I'll say a prayer for you, God Bless

KIMypooo · 03-17-2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

I am so sorry for your loss

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If there was a fever, it is possible it was an infection of some sort. Did the vet check the poo for parasites? Bc overgrowth of certain species of normal flora can be deadly, fast (ie. clostridium). Was there blood in the stool? Were limbs stiff - indicating an insect bite? Could he have gotten into anything?

The vet checked his poo and everything was negative. There was also no blood in his stool. He only pooped once a day (I'm not sure if that's normal) it was never bloody, just had a really foul smell and it would be liquid light brown. I'm pretty sure his limbs were fine he was able to move around repeatedly the night before he passed away.

Thanks everyone for the Sympathy. I don't think other people in real life understand my pain. He wasn't just a puppy, he was my child.

Wylie's Mom · 03-17-2009, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by KIMypooo

He only pooped once a day (I'm not sure if that's normal) it was never bloody, just had a really foul smell and it would be liquid light brown.

So, do you mean that since you got him - it was always foul-smelling and liquid brown? Or, that was just for this episode?

KIMypooo · 03-17-2009, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

So, do you mean that since you got him - it was always foul-smelling and liquid brown?

Yes it was always foul smelling since day one. I thought he was just stressed out with his new environment and didn't think he needed any emergency care, so I made an appointment for Monday to get a regular check up.

We ended up taking him a day earlier due to his diarrhea and vomiting

bchgirl · 03-17-2009, 10:55 AM

104 is a very high fever in any dog and certainly indicates there was some sort of infection. Puppies with fevers and diarrhea dehydrate very quickly.
Unfortunately without a necropsy it's likely you will never know what happened.

I'm very sorry for your loss.

Wylie's Mom · 03-17-2009, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by KIMypooo

Yes it was always foul smelling since day one. I thought he was just stressed out with his new environment and didn't think he needed any emergency care, so I made an appointment for Monday to get a regular check up.

We ended up taking him a day earlier due to his diarrhea and vomiting

Then it could have been giardia, which is notorious for hiding under the microscope; many vets have a very hard time confirming it. Adult dogs almost never die from this, but puppies can. It could also have been coccidia, which can also cause death in puppies.

mollie jade · 03-17-2009, 11:01 AM

I am so sorry for your loss .

YorkichonBella · 03-17-2009, 11:21 AM

I am so very sorry for your loss of Ninja. What an adorable little guy he was.

I know you want to fully understand what happened to him.....hope you get the answers. Have you also contacted the breeder to let them know? RIP little Ninja!

Hugs to you!!

Tinksmum · 03-17-2009, 11:26 AM

How devastating. So sorry for your loss.

LilMissy · 03-17-2009, 11:44 AM

I'm so sorry for your loss.

LuvMySissy · 03-17-2009, 11:47 AM

I am so sorry for the loss of your precious Ninja.

I don't know either, other than I don't believe he would have had a fever if he was hypoglycemic. Had to be some kind of infection, but not sure.

03-17-2009, 10:23 AM	#2
T Doll Mocha's Mommy Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 888	I'm no help on this topic, but I want to say I'm so sorry for your loss __________________ ..::* Mommy loves her little Mocha Latté *::..

03-17-2009, 10:35 AM	#4
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	I am so sorry for your loss . If there was a fever, it is possible it was an infection of some sort. Did the vet check the poo for parasites? Bc overgrowth of certain species of normal flora can be deadly, fast (ie. clostridium). Was there blood in the stool? Were limbs stiff - indicating an insect bite? Could he have gotten into anything? __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

03-17-2009, 10:55 AM	#9
bchgirl Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 15,444 Blog Entries: 2	104 is a very high fever in any dog and certainly indicates there was some sort of infection. Puppies with fevers and diarrhea dehydrate very quickly. Unfortunately without a necropsy it's likely you will never know what happened. I'm very sorry for your loss. __________________ Deb, Reese, Reggie, Frazier, Libby, Sidney, & Bodie Trace & Ramsey who watch over us www.biewersbythebay.com

03-17-2009, 11:21 AM	#12
YorkichonBella My little Shadow Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NC Posts: 4,132 Blog Entries: 2	I am so very sorry for your loss of Ninja. What an adorable little guy he was. I know you want to fully understand what happened to him.....hope you get the answers. Have you also contacted the breeder to let them know? RIP little Ninja! Hugs to you!! __________________ Bella Ganma-ma to ColeRIPNoahRIP

03-17-2009, 11:44 AM	#14
LilMissy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 3,421	I'm so sorry for your loss. __________________ Shaunna with Missy (my princess) & Dora (my tomboy)

03-17-2009, 10:25 AM	#3
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	Oh my I am so very sorry for the loss of your puppy. I have no answer's for you. You must be devestated. That's so sad. Hugs,

03-17-2009, 10:37 AM	#5
1956snowflake Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: U.P. Michigan Posts: 135	I have no info for you, but want to offer my sympathy. It's the worst feeling in the world to loose a pup you love. I'll say a prayer for you, God Bless

03-17-2009, 11:01 AM	#11
mollie jade YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 712	I am so sorry for your loss .

03-17-2009, 11:26 AM	#13
Tinksmum YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northants, England Posts: 313	How devastating. So sorry for your loss.

03-17-2009, 11:47 AM	#15
LuvMySissy Luv my Angel, too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 9,333	I am so sorry for the loss of your precious Ninja. I don't know either, other than I don't believe he would have had a fever if he was hypoglycemic. Had to be some kind of infection, but not sure. __________________ Sissy & Angel