Not again....
 

I feel like it was just yesterday that I was hoping your good thoughts and prayers could help save Bentley, but unfortunately Bentley passed away on October 26th. I vowed never to get another baby, but by December I was yearning for another companion.

Bentley died of Intestinal Lymphangiestacia (a form of PLE) and probably had it all his life. It was unfortunately diagnosed too late and he passed at only 2.5 years old.

I did so much research this time around and was very thorough with my breeder. I couldn't bear to get another sick puppy and I explained to all my concerns.

I eventually found a lovely breeder and in January flew out to pick him up What a prize and a bundle of joy....I wish I could get his picture up and show you what a terrific looking boy he is. Cooper was different than Bentley - from the get go he was a fireball and so full of energy. I realized this is what puppies are like - poor Bentley was so sick, for so long that I had no idea what to expect. Cooper is a terror - he runs around the table in circles trying to get you to catch him...he tears the toilet paper from the roll and runs with it....he goes up and down his little steps with 2 toys in his mouth begging you to grab one and throw the other.....

You can therefore imagine how shocked I was this morning to find out that he is suffering from Juvenile Renal Dysplacia.

He was scheduled for neutering earlier today and just before leaving, he started to heave. I mentioned this to the vet and we began talking about his other peculiarities.....how difficult its been to potty train him and what ridiculous amounts of water he drinks. In the midst of our discussion Cooper peed - and the vet noticed how transparent it was. We agreed to do a blood test and talk later.

The results couldn't have been more shocking - I think I'm still in denial as I'm quite lucid writing this and Cooper is just bouncing around the room. The blood tests including his kidney tests were quite high and so they did an ultrasound. That is when they discovered irregularly shaped and underdeveloped kidneys.

Well, the prognosis is not good - who knows how much time we have or how quickly the disease will progress. For now we can only treat it with love and food therapy.

what luck....I just can't believe it......I am in absolute shock.

While he's up and about at the moment, the vet did mention that he will eventually slow down and since the disease is not curable we will eventually have to re-evaluate his quality of life...it. Now everytime he slows down and takes a nap, I'm going to wonder....is he tired or is he getting worse.

Sorry for rambling....I just can't believe I am having to go through this again. Yes, the bills are and will continue to be outrageous, but how is it possible that I ended up with another sick baby.......its just emotionally devastating.

I know I need to let the breeder know, but i just don't have the strength to go there right now...and besides...he's mine....I love him and I will continue to shower him every minute of the day with love and affection. We are together 24/7 and he's my little bundle of joy.

Im so sorry you have to go through this again. I truely believe that he came to you for a reason though. it must be because you such a caring and loving mommy and you have the strength and experience to care for him. :) your baby will be in my prayers.

Oh I am so very sorry to hear this!! :( I just sent you a PM.

You must be devastated. I can't imagine going through this twice. I agree that there must be a reason you were chosen to be Bentley and Cooper's mom - though I cannot begin to know what it is. I hope that you love every minute with Cooper and that he brings you much happiness for as long as he is with you.

:hands: & :aimeeyork hugs for you and Cooper.

Oh my gosh reading your post just brought tears to my eyes. I have never really been through exactly what your going through (although I did lose a baby at the beginning of last year) but just by reading your post I can totally feel your pain :( I am so very sorry sweetie. I just don\'t know what to say :( It is just terrible that you have to go through this again....you\'ve already been through it once....and some may call it "bad luck" - but I personally don\'t think your luck is "bad" .....after all, you did have over 2 wonderful years with Bentley and now you have your baby Cooper - and hopefully you will enjoy LOTS more time with him.

Please keep us posted on little Cooper and I am sending lots of prayers and good thoughts your way. Big hugs to you and Cooper :hug:

Oh, I\'m so sorry you have had to go through this, not once, but twice. Keep us updated on Cooper.

Oh no...How devasting! Both of you will get through this. Although the disease is incurable, maybe his is a very slow progression to where he can a good life for many years... I\'m so sorry that this happened again. Keep your chin up, this baby needs you now, just like Bentley did. Sometimes we don\'t understand why things happen to us, but I believe that Cooper was meant to be with you. Maybe if he would have gone to another home, they wouldn\'t take care of him like you will. My heart goes out to both of you. This is so sad...Prayers for both of you.

Im so sorry you went thru the sadness of losing Bentley and now Cooper is ill too. Im glad he has you! Others might give up on him but not you! Enjoy everyday with him as i know he will enjoy everyday with you!

Oh honey, I\'m sooo sorry. I can\'t believe this is happening to you. Prayer and hugs to you and baby Cooper.:hearts-en

You have to tell the breeder, she has to look into her dogs and see where the problem is.

oh no !! I\'m soooooo sorry....I can\'t even imagine how devestated you must be hearing that :( :( :( sending you some positive thoughts and prayers for little Cooper and I hope he can have a normal life for whatever time he has with you....and I\'m so so sorry to read this.

I am so sorry that you have to deal with losing a second baby. One is bad enough.

I know it\'s not about the money, but I would hope that the breeder will refund your money.

I\'m so sorry you are having to deal with this again. Cooper is so lucky to have a mom that already knows how to care for him since you have dealt with this previously.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and Cooper!!

Poor little Cooper and poor you! :( What a tramatic thing having to let go so soon again of a best friend!!!:( I am sooooo sorry! I would definitely let the breeder know and see what they are willing to do for you. Surely if they are a good breeder, they will help with either vet bills or refund your money.

I am so... very sorry that you are going thru this again. :( :( Sending hugs and prayers to both you and Cooper. :hug60: :hands: