Please say a prayer....dog medication warning

[DisneyBelle99]

So sorry for your loss. Dogs can convey love better than some people, so no wonder we feel a loss when they leave!

 

[tggrbuny]

As I sit here with my fur baby on my lap, tears are streaming down my face and my heart is broken for you. I have lost before and I understand the grief you are struggling with today. It is not as much as I would all like to do for you to say I am with you and sending you all my best thoughts and heartfelt prayers.

I promise that you will slowly feel a little bit better each day, but until you do...come here often for hugs and support.

 

[ceecee]

SO very sorry for your loss! You're in our Prayers!

 

[maggs1035]

I appreciate the love, sympathy and support of each and every one of you. I didn't get a wink of sleep last night and there is just no joy in my life right now. I don't want to go anywhere and I don't want to stay home. I don't want to cook and clean but I don't want to sit here. I don't want to be around people yet I feel lonely being by myself. Today is no better then yesterday but one day at a time I guess.

maggs1035 that is so kind and generous of you. The way I am handling this I am wondering if I am dog owner material? I guess it's so raw right now I can't ever imagine being this attached to a dog again. I've had other dogs I've loved but never like this. This dog was always waiting when we returned home at the top of the steps. He also came and put his paws on our legs when he wanted a hug. We broke everyold dog rule and let him on the furniture and in our bed and everything else. I just can't even put into words, he was just one of a kind. A stray that I was afraid of and begged my husband to find someone to take him when he wandered into our yard that October day 8 years ago.

One thing I will do is not stop till I can let as many people as possible know that regardless of breed, age, vet or anything else...you can give your pet this medicine to help them...even with bloodwork done before hand to see if they are a good candidate and then it can kill them with no adverse side effects until it's already too late. Do a search on NSAIDS for dogs safe...even better NSAIDS killing dogs and see what you find. Pages and pages of dead dogs from loving humans trying to minimize pain from injury or surgery or arthritis. Side effects are one thing. Death is not a side effect. Not to me anyways. Thank you all again!

So sorry! I know you are hurting now, but sometime down the road another companion might be just what the dr ordered! Just keep me in mind! We just had a litter a week ago, and our other boxer will be having a litter in the end of January ready for homes in March. Just keep me in mind if you want a new friend! My email is...maggs1035@yahoo.com Wish I could help you more right now, you will be in my prayers!

 

[Magical JenK]

So very sorry for your loss. It's never fair or easy when they are taken from us & ALWAYS, ALWAYS too soon.

I've asked my Oliver & Sassy to watch for Mack on the Bridge & play with him.

Sending you tight hugs.

 

[Magical JenK]

I appreciate the love, sympathy and support of each and every one of you. I didn't get a wink of sleep last night and there is just no joy in my life right now. I don't want to go anywhere and I don't want to stay home. I don't want to cook and clean but I don't want to sit here. I don't want to be around people yet I feel lonely being by myself. Today is no better then yesterday but one day at a time I guess.

I know exactly what you mean here! This is exactly what I went through. Didn't want to go anywhere, but didn't want to be home either...and then if I left the house, coming home was the worst. I mourned my Oliver harder & longer than any other loss I've had.

You're right, one day at a time, but I will tell you something you already know...only time will heal this hole in your heart...and it may not be soon & that's ok. One thing I have to disagree with you though...you feeling this way about your furbaby proves you ARE dog owner material because you love them THAT much.

I had a lot of mad at myself feelings/questions that Ollie had at his end. Will he forgive me? Does he understand? Ugg...'til this day it's still something that can make me cry within seconds. Anyway, just wanted to let you know, there are so many of us who have felt the same way as you do now & if you need anything, we're here.

Again, so very sorry for your loss. Mack was clearly loved so much & will never be forgotten.

 

[hapandpam]

So sorry to hear of your loss. I have lost several pets, who in reality were family members, over the years. It never gets easier but I try to remind myself that I did my best, and so did you. Hugs.

 

[hugabearjo]

so sorry, losing our critters is so hard, they wrap their paws around our hearts....... I can only imagine the hurt when there is fault involved. Please take care of yourself and don't let anyone tell you how to mourn. Losing your best friend is hard even the four legged kind.

 

[luvsmickeymouse]

I am so sorry.

 

[ktlm]

I The way I am handling this I am wondering if I am dog owner material? .

The way you are handling this is exactly why you ARE dog owner material. Your fur baby was very lucky to have been loved so much during his life and to have such a great owner. I'm so sorry for your loss.

 

[Happiest mommy]

we understand and are here for you

 

[Princess_Meghan <3]

I'm so sorry for your loss! I know how hard it is losing a fur baby.

I also agree that because you feel this way means that you are dog owner material. It shows how much you loved and cared for your dog.

 

[weeluvdisney]

So very sorry for your loss. It's never fair or easy when they are taken from us & ALWAYS, ALWAYS too soon.

I've asked my Oliver & Sassy to watch for Mack on the Bridge & play with him.

Sending you tight hugs.

Thank you, how sweet!

I spent alot of time inactive today, just like friday evening and saturday but I did do alot of spreading the word on the internet.

If you get a chance there is a website you can visit. A lady that lost her dog in 2007 to previcox started it. She will be adding Mack's story and picture in the next day or two I hope. If you search death by previcox Rowdy's last vacation, that is her page and look for the email story section. There is 9 pages of dog stories, some good outcomes but unfortunately alot of deaths. Have some tissues ready. Thank you for understanding. It's helping me, one day at a time.

 

[weeluvdisney]

Thank you again for all the support. Sorry to those of you that had pets get sick or pass away from these drugs. I am trying to post the link to the site for Previcox killing dogs so I can share Mack's picture with you. It was taken at the vet the day before he died. http://www.k911.biz/Previcox_Emails/main.php?g2_itemId=1328

 

[MickeyMom2Boys]

I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a dog (especially a Boxer!) is losing a part of your family. I didn't want to tell you when I originally posted that my Boxer (Mickey) did not make it either. We got another Boxer after he left us because I couldn't stand the void in the house. Just like you, I hated coming home. Boxers have such strong personalities that the house just wasn't the same. We lost that Boxer (Damien) almost exactly a year ago and I still miss them both like crazy. The only difference this time is right now I don't want another Boxer - I want Damien. I haven't been able to get myself past that part of the grieving process. I know we will have another one and we will love him just as much, but I'm not ready yet. The only thing that gets me through is remembering the time we had with him and how much he added to our lives and our kids lives. As much as it hurts to lose them, I wouldn't trade what we gained from our time with them for the world. Sending prayers for you to get through this difficult time. I agree with what another poster said - the way you are handling this is exactly why you are meant to be a dog owner and any dog would be lucky to belong to you!

 

[weeluvdisney]

I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a dog (especially a Boxer!) is losing a part of your family. I didn't want to tell you when I originally posted that my Boxer (Mickey) did not make it either. We got another Boxer after he left us because I couldn't stand the void in the house. Just like you, I hated coming home. Boxers have such strong personalities that the house just wasn't the same. We lost that Boxer (Damien) almost exactly a year ago and I still miss them both like crazy. The only difference this time is right now I don't want another Boxer - I want Damien. I haven't been able to get myself past that part of the grieving process. I know we will have another one and we will love him just as much, but I'm not ready yet. The only thing that gets me through is remembering the time we had with him and how much he added to our lives and our kids lives. As much as it hurts to lose them, I wouldn't trade what we gained from our time with them for the world. Sending prayers for you to get through this difficult time. I agree with what another poster said - the way you are handling this is exactly why you are meant to be a dog owner and any dog would be lucky to belong to you!

I am so sorry you lost your dog to medication. It is such a shame how common this is and doesn't seem to be taken too seriously because it's an animal. I am sorry about Damien too. You couldn't be more right about boxers. I am sure you and I are partial about boxers but Mack was one of a kind as I'm sure you felt the same about Damien. Between growing up and in adulthood we have had different breeds and even other boxers but Mack was different. To think that he also chose us, being a stray that found his way here. We were blessed with him for sure.

If you get a chance, check out the link in my above post and take a look at his picture. He is still as handsome as ever but you wouldn't believe how different he actually looked before he was being poisoned with Previcox. You can see the sickness in his eyes. I am on a mission to spread the word. I found a Facebook page dedicated to Previcox killing dogs. It was all over out there on the internet...if only I had stumbled on it before. Thank you!