Canine Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA & IMHA) - Buddy

i just lost my baby Buddy to AIHA we did everything we could and at the end we had to put him to sleep. it has been a week since he died and i just cannot get over this.I always think what if? but i know we did everything that the internist said. He was such a cute beagle and so smart. I will miss you so much Bud.

lucy ny

Lucy, I am very sorry for your loss. I am sure you did everything possible and Buddy would not want to suffer. My heart goes out to you. -Darren & Macy

Darren Long Beach

Lucy, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved Buddy. Remember the good times with him. My heartfelt condolences to you and you family. Johnny & Tessy

Johnny

Lucy, I am so very saddened to hear of the recent death of your most beloved Buddy to AIHA. When you feel up to it I hope you will visit the Loss & Grief page at the Meisha's Hope AIHA/IMHA Web site: http://www.cloudnet.com/~jdickson/loss.htm This page was written with input from those who have lost their dogs to AIHA/IMHA and contains many resources that will be very helpful to you during these most difficult days. Please Know you have my deepest sympathies on your loss and that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Joanne MN

Lucy, I too just lost my best snugglebug Coco, although in her case we found that the AIHA was brought on by extensive cancer. My heart goes out to you as it is very hard and you do always feel like..What if? Just know that Buddy is now at peace and I have realized over the past few days that I cry for me because I will miss her, not her..she is in a place of no pain,surrounded by her furry friends. But I know it will get easier and I hope you realize that too. The decision to let them go has to be the hardest ever made but know that you knew your baby best and when its time to let go then you let go knowing they will be happy and pain free and waiting for you on the otherside with a wagging tail. I pray for your comfort...Kelly

Kelly Redding

THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT THIS MEANS SO MUCH TO ME

lucy ny

I am so sorry that Buddy passed due to this awful disease. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know how you feel :( All of our pups are playing together at rest and at peace now.

Mardi Northern Calif

Hi Lucy Like Kelly and you, I lost Riley only a couple of days ago, and am finding it very difficult. I too ask myself questions as to whether I could have done more, and had I done the right thing - I guess its normal, and eventually I am sure we will come to terms with it, I have no clue. Im so sorry that you lost Buddy, this AIHA is not a good thing, but we can hope that one day they will find a cure for this that is a little easier on the dogs than what they have to go through now. My heart, though a little broken and weary, goes out to you. Rest peacefully Buddy. Silka

Silka Melbourne Australia

Dear Lucy I too would like to express my deepest condolences in the loss of your Buddy. I know how hard it is to let them go, but you did what was best for Buddy. Buddy will be met at the gate of rainbow bridge by some of the very best dogs in this world that have also lost their courageous battle with disease. Cheryl & Ginger

Cheryl & Ginger Pineville PA

I'm so sorry for your loss, Lucy - In the end, you knew the right time to allow Buddy to go. That's the last very best thing we do for our babies; the final act of loving them and knowing we don't want them suffering. It will be awhile but eventually you'll think of him with a smile rather than tears.

Lisa TX

I'm so sorry to hear about Buddy. Sometimes this disease comes on so quickly, and we try to scramble to do the best we can to fight it, but sometimes, despite heroic efforts, the greatest gift we can give them is to let them go, to run free at the Bridge. Our thoughts are with you. melissa and tiggs

melissa slc

Lucy, I think the what ifs are one of the hardest things to deal with. You say you did everything the internist suggested as we did with our dog but sometimes no matter how hard we all try it just isn't enough. Buddy has joined a lot of very special dogs at the bridge. They all were part of some very special families who like you had to say goodbye before you were ready. Buddy will live on in that very special part of your heart that will remain his place until you are reunited again. Take care Penny

Penny Lytle Creek Calif

Lucy, I'm sorry to hear the loss of your furbaby. You are all in my thoughts & prayers during this difficult time. I went thru it will be 6 months ago on the 24th and the pain is still there but know you did everything you could for Buddy and he's now at peace. I still think Katie JoJo will come running to me for tons of love and kisses but only in my dreams. It does get a little easier as time passes but know that everyone on this board is here for you. If it wasn't for the people here I don't know what I would do.. God Bless R.I.P. Katie JoJo 7/21/03 to 7/24/09

Maria midwest_doxie_mom@yahoo.com

I LOVE TO HERE ALL OF YOU. I JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY AND HOW HE GOT IT. HE HAD NO CANCER, NO INFECTIONS, NO BITES FROM FLEAS OR TICKS IT IS STRANGE. HE HAD BLOOD TRANSFUSIONS AND ASPIRATIONS OF THE BONE MARROW SPLEEN AND LIVER WE DID EVERYTHING TO FIND THE UNDERLYING PROBLEM AND THERE WAS NONE. THAT'S WHAT KILLS ME. WE SPENT OVER 12 THOUSAND DOLLARS TO HELP MY BUD AND STILL COULD NOT HELP HIM. WE WENT TO SEVERAL HOSPITALS FOR THEIR OPINIONS. THE STRANGER THING IS THAT MY PUG DIED 2 YEARS AGO FROM ITP. IT MAKES ME WONDER IF IT IS THE ENVIRONMENT, VACCINATIONS, OUR WATER. I JUST HOPE IF I GET ANOTHER DOG HE DOES NOT GET THIS. ALSO IT WAS RIGHT AFTER THEIR VACCINATIONS COUPLE MONTHS LATER THEY WERE BOTH DEAD. YODA DIED JANUARY 4, 2008 AND BUD DIED LAST SATURDAY. MAY THEY REST IN PEACE I LOVE YOU MY BABY BOYS.

LUCY NY

Dear Lucy, I am so sorry to hear that you lost your Buddy to AIHA. Sometimes we just don't know the reason why our pets come down with this horrible disease. May you take comfort in the fact that your boys can now run free together at the Rainbow Bridge. Thinking of you at this sad time, Samantha & Millie.

Samantha Geelong Australia

It certainly makes me nervous to get vaccinations for our new puppy. So far she has gotten all the vaccinations that "are required". She is to get her rabies and booster bordatella (sp) next week prior to having obedience classes. Oliver got his bordatella and rabies less than two months before he got sick. So although I want to keep my puppy safe and give her the best, I also have my fingers crossed and say my prayers that none of these vaccinations will cause her any problems. In short, we all do what we can do for our pets. We love them. I guess we have no control over whether this disease strikes one of our pets or not. It just happens and we deal with it the best we can. I am sorry, again, for your loss.

Mardi Northern Cali

Here is a link to Dr. Dodds vaccine protocol that i will follow with my new puppy: http://www.weim.net/emberweims/Vaccine.html Best wishes, Brigitte

Brigitte BC Canada

Dear Lucy -- I am so sorry to hear that you lost your dear beagle, Buddy, to IMHA. It is a horrible disease, and even though we shouldn't play the "what if" game, it's hard not to do so. Please just don't beat yourself up over "what if." In most cases, I think my vet told me over 90%, the vets never know what caused IMHA, it just came on -- with devastating results. I lost my dear beagle, Wiley, to IMHA in May 2005, so I can understand how you are feeling. We, too, spent thousands of dollars over a week to try to save her, but Wiley was not one of the lucky ones. I hope your memories of your wonderful life together comfort you. It is hard -- and the grief never completely leaves you -- but in time, you'll want to think happier thoughts, because your sweet Buddy brought so much joy to your life. It is not fair to think of them only in sadness when they brought so much happiness. Please take care and let us know how you're doing.

Brenda VA

Brenda Thank you for all of your support. If it wasn't for you guys I have never felt a little better. I am still hurting. It happened so fast. For New Years everyone was at my house and Bud was all over having fun and then boom he is dead a week later. Crazy isn't it.I did not expect this. I am sorry about your Wiley. Did you ever get another dog afterwards? how old was he when he was diagnosed with IMHA. I tell everyone he was my first born. He was my baby. i know time will heal this pain. He has a very big piece of my heart and always will forever and ever.

lucy ny

Lucy, I'm so sorry to hear about Buddy. We lost our 19 month-old Lab, Bronwyn, to IMHA right after Christmas 2 years ago. She was like Buddy - no rhyme or reason to why she came down with it, and she was dead within 36 hours of diagnosis. My understanding is that the majority of cases are like theirs, where there's no real underlying cause. We also spent an insane amount of money trying to save her, and even now there are days when I wonder if we could have done anything differently. I know how you feel right now; and the shock of losing them so quickly just makes it worse. I'll tell you that we did get another dog pretty quickly (we had an 11-year old Lab at home when Bronnie died) - and we now have Amy, Bronwyn's half-sister, who is nothing like her behaviorally and yet looks a lot like her. It really helped us to heal, and we adore her, but obviously, we'll never forget Bronwyn. You'll know when the time is right if you decide to get another dog. Hugs from Baltimore, and hang in there. Elizabeth

Elizabeth Baltimore

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