Canine Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA & IMHA) - very sad to have lost toby

We have just lost Toby a 3 year old king charles cavalier .Someone suggeste a link between this and vaccinations but Toby'S were done a couple of months ago.Just trying to get a sense of it all as he had improved initially but then went down hill

Louise Barber UK

Louise, sorry for you loss. Run free Toby. Johnny & Tessy

Johnny

Louise. I am so saddened to read that you have lost your dear Toby. Sometimes we never know what caused our dogs to be stricken with this awful disease. I hope that in the coming days these awful times will be replaced with all the great memories you shared with your boy. The pain does ease but I don't think it ever really goes away. I know Toby is at the Rainbow Bridge playing with a lot of new friends where he will wait until you are together again Take care Penny

Penny Lytle Creek Calif

Dear Louise, I am so very sorry for the loss of your darling Toby. This disease certainly comes out of the blue, and we are never prepared for the devastating effects it can have on our dogs. Vaccinations certainly can be a trigger for IMHA. My dog Millie was diagnosed a year and a half ago, and we believe her annual vaccinations were the cause. I hope your pain eases soon, and you look back on your time with Toby and smile. Our thoughts are with you, Sam & Millie.

Samantha Geelong Australia

Sorry for your loss and so young too! I lost my Spaniel quite soon after vaccinations though if this was ruly the cause I can't be sure, all I know is that it hit hard and fast and there was nothing I can do! THinking of you. Keri xxxx

Keri Lynn Wales

so very very sorry

rottlady NH USA

I am so sorry that Toby has gone to the Bridge. I too believe I lost my Stormie due to annual vaccinations. You did everything you could and Toby knows that. Please take care of yourself and know you are not alone. Ms. Gates

Ms. Gates Michigan

I always am very careful w/vaccinations. I am very wary of giving the all at once or close together. We always space them FAR apart. We are very sorry for your loss. This is indeed a terrible and swift disease. Jack Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Jack New Hampshire

Dear Louise We were sorry to read about the loss of your Toby!! Such a sad time in a persons life, and so difficult to accept when your dog is so young. Our pets are special, and it never gets easier, no matter how many times we go through a terrible time like this. Please accept my very sincere condolensces on the loss of your special dog!! I hope in the days to come, you will be able to come to terms with your loss, and will be able to remember only "the happy times" you shared with Toby. Maureen and Mercedes

Maureen BC Canada

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