Canine Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA & IMHA) - Oliver serious relapse

I don't know how to say this, but we had to say good-bye to Oliver just a few short hours ago. He had a serious relapse over the weekend and was so weak and pale he couldn't even hardly stand or walk. He fought this disease with all he could for 2 1/2 months. I discussed the options with the vet and short of sending him very far away for an emergency transfusion, doing tests to see what his PCV was at, there was nothing we could do. He also appeared to have a lot of fluid in his abdominal cavity. Don't know what it was. I loved my pup with all my heart and saying good-bye to him has been the hardest thing to do. I don't think I will ever get over this. I know we did everything we could. It seems so sudden as he had been doing so well up until a few days ago. There is a hole in my heart. I want to thank all of you for all of your words of encouragement, suggestions and prayers. If it wasnt' for all of you I wouldn't have gotten to spend another 2 1/2 months with Oliver. I will continue to check on this board and will keep all of you and your furpups in my thoughts and prayers. I haven't stopped crying and aching for my baby. I never will. Take care all of you.

Mardi Northern Calif

I'm so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Brian Vermont

Dear Mardi, I am so sorry you had to let go of Oliver. it is the hardest but also the kindest thing we can do for our pets. You can be assured that you did everything in your power to make Oliver better and he knew that. Sometimes it is just not up to us. Hang on to the beautiful memories of a healthy Oliver. Best wishes, Brigitte

Brigitte BC Canada

Mardi, I'm so sorry to hear about Oliver, sad, sad tears for the loss of your sweet boy. We all know how hard the two of you fought together, it's just not fair. But, Brigitte's right, sometimes it's just not up to us no mater how hard we fight. Oliver was such a lucky boy to have you help him battle this disease, you gave him so much comfort and love, and explored every option. Our heart breaks for you and Oliver. Take care of yourself. melissa and tiggs

melissa slc

Oh Mardi, I am so very sorry to hear this news. Please accept my very deepest sympathies on your loss. I would like to get in contact with you by email. When you feel up to it, could please email me at jdickson@cloudnet.com Also when you feel up to it please visit the Loss & Grief page at the Meisha's Hope Web site: http://www.cloudnet.com/~jdickson/loss.htm I lost a dog just 6 weeks ago, and that makes 3 in a little over 7 years so I truly do know the pain you are feeling right now. Be assured you will be in my thoughts and prayers during these most very difficult days.

Joanne MN

Mardi, I am so very sorry for your loss. I know your are heartbroken and I just can't put into words what I'm feeling. You did the best you could for Oliver and gave him love, so I hope you find comfort in realizing that. Karen

Karen NC

Mardi, I am so very sorry that you had to say goodbye to your boy. I do know how you feel. It just doesn't seem right when you do everything you can to beat this terrible disease and still lose. It is a pain that never really goes away but it does become easier in time. I hope in the coming days you can remember happier days with Oliver instead of these last few months. You were such a good Mom to him. I know he will be at the bridge to meet you someday. Take care and if you need to talk just send me an email. Penny

Penny Lytle Creek calif

Oh Mardi....my heart breaks for you. My deepest condolences and sympathies to you. You're a great doggy mom and did all you could. Oliver knew this and now he's running free at the rainbow bridge. Johnny & Tessy

Johnny

Mardi, You and Oliver have fought very couragously and given it your absolute best 24/7. He is now at peace and hopefully in time you will find peace in knowing that you did everything you could and cherish the wonderful memeories you have of him. Ron & Cooper

Ron Fl

Mardi- I am sorry to hear about Oliver... and am thinking of you during this tough time.

Josh California

Dear Mardi & Family Please accept my deepest condolences in the loss of Oliver. Feel comfort in knowing that you did everything you possible do for him and sometimes this disease just can't be beat no matter what we do. In time your tears will turn to smiles remembering the good times you shared with Oliver. Oliver will forever have a place in your heart and be with you always. Oliver will be met when he gets to the rainbow bridge by so many wonderful dogs who have succumbed to this disease before him, I am sure they will take good care of him, just like you did. With sadness, Cheryl & Ginger

Ch Pineville PA

Mardi I couldn't believe this when I read it,I didn't even imagine this would be the outcome today after your email last night...I am genuinely heart sorry for your loss. Keep in touch with me Mardi,you and your son must be absolutely devastated.You are in my prayers. Oliver didn't suffer at all the last 2 and a half months and he knew you loved and cared for him.He will live on forever in your heart, until you meet again one day. Kathleen and Nollaig

Kathleen North Ayrshire

Dear Mardi, My deepest sympathies on the loss of your darling boy Oliver. Your dedication and determination to do everything you could for your boy is an inspiration to us all. Thinking of you at this sad time, Samantha.

Samantha Geelong

Mardi, I'm so sad to hear of Oliver passing. My prayers are with you and your family. Sue& Ren

Susie delaware

Mardi, I am so sorry about Oliver, you did your best for him Remember Me Remember me when flowers bloom Early in the spring Remember me on sunny days In the fun that summer brings Remember me in the fall As you walk through the leaves of gold And in the wintertime, remember me In the stories that are told. But most of all remember Each day, right from the start I will be forever near For I live within your heart Author Unkown ((hugs)) Laurie and Wylie

Laurie CA

Mardi - I was so sad to see your note and wanted to send my condolences for your loss. Your love for Oliver was very clear through your messages and many of us know the pain you are feeling right now and we are thinking of you. I hope time brings you comfort with knowing you did everything possible to help him and many happy memories of your time together. Take good care, Bonnie

Bonnie Chicago

Thank you everyone. I appreciate your heart felt thoughts. It's going to be tough, but Oliver will always be with me. Take care.

Mardi Northern Calif

Mardi and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of dear Oliver. I surely understand the hole in your heart, he was a part of your family and it does hurt so much. He is at Rainbow Bridge now and once again a happy boy. He will never forget all that you did for him. Linda

Linda Sapphire

I am so sorry for your loss.

Nicky gvaz

Mardi -- I am so very sorry to hear that you had to say goodbye to your sweet Oliver. As others have said, you did all that you could, but ultimately, it is not our decision. And, in the end, you thought more of his welfare, what was best for him, than yourself and your wish to keep him with you. Please know that you did all that you could do for Oliver. I hope you are comforted by memories of your wonderful life together. The grief is hard, and it will never truly leave you. But in time, you will come to realize that it is unfair to your sweet dog to think of him/her in sadness, because our dogs bring us such joy in the limited time they are with us. Try to honor their memories by thinking of that love and joy -- it's hard, but try. It will get easier as the weeks and months and years go by.

Brenda VA

Mardi: We were very sorry to read that Oliver has gone to the bridge. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May your many happy memories of Oliver bring you comfort in the days to come. Rita, Mike and Sheba

Rita IA

I, too, am so very sorry for your loss. Please take care of yourself. Ms. Gates

Ms. Gates Michigan

Dear Mardi, I am so so sorry to hear about your loss of Oliver. My heart and tears are with you. Valerie & Callie

Valerie Texas

Mardi, I am so sorry to hear your sad news. Thinking of u. Samantha

Samantha Perth Australia

Dear Mardi, I am so sorry to hear that Oliver is at the Bridge. I hope that you feel in your heart that you did everything possible for him. I am sure that Oliver felt that way and that he always felt your love and care. I wish you comforting memories of your boy. Take care, Aden

Aden Jerusalem

So very sorry to read of the loss of Oliver. This disease knows no boundaries. You will live with knowing you did everything you possible could and that time will eventually ease your pain. My condolences to you. Julie.

Julie Australia

I am so sorry for our loss. Thinking of you at ths time. Steph

Steph Gloucestershire UK

Mardi, I am truly sorry for your loss. Please know it does slowly get better with time, and the good memories eventually shine through the bad ones with this disease. I lost my boy Oliver too to this last fall and I'm pretty sure both Ollies are frolicking on the bridge together. I'm thinking of you at this time. Mj

mj ny

You are in my thoughts and prayers. Thinking of you!!!

Robin NYS

It is a hard time and nothing anyone can say will take away your pain, only ease it. We have all been thru and seen the awful things this disease does. Just know that you did your best and the pain is now all gone. suek

sue k pa

Mardi, So sorry to hear about Oliver. Had a few days away from the forum to get my head round the reality of losing Mitch soon and I come back to see that both Oliver and Jack have been lost to this dreadful disease. I am thinking of you and hope you can soon look back and think of the great times you had together. So,so sorry. Kath and Mitch

Kath Scotland

Dear Mardi, i'm so very sorry for your loss, Oliver will always live in your heart like Belle lives in mine. One day we will be reunited with our babies. Take care of yourself, Effie.

Effie Melbourne Australia

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