Shadow's Gone. (#39)

[k9krazee]

Shadow isn't feeling too well. She's thrown up about 4 times, didn't eat her breakfast, and is continuously falling while trying to walk (more so than normal). :( I'm hoping it's just a bug and nothing too serious. If she's not feeling better in the morning, I'm going to take her to see the doc.

Here are a few pictures of her from a couple weeks ago.
http://www.zoto.com/kangashrew13/img/45/23c5e2043b8ca812a05040c2bd126239.jpg

http://www.zoto.com/kangashrew13/img/45/9d79c237e305c6e8a8e0ec24b7068fa0.jpg

http://www.zoto.com/kangashrew13/img/45/55a2bbc8862007461c86f0b73bcc4f75.jpg

We could really use some good thoughts and prayers.

[bckrazy]

Oh no... Shadow, get well soon, pretty girl. =( I hope it's just a bug, too, Ashley.

[cyber-sibes]

Sending tons of sibe vibes & prayers for Shadow, hope that pretty girl is feeling better soon. Gentle kisses to her from me.

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

:( Poor girl. I hope it's nothing too serious and she'll be back to her normal self soon!

[shais_mom]

please give that girl a big hug and kiss from me..

[Cinder & Smoke]

Hi God ~

Yup, we gotz anudder Sickie down here onna ole Durt Ball ... Ashley's
Miz Shadow not feelin too steady onna legz an tossin cookies :(

Whilst You're down here fur Snoopy an Jack, Sophia da Kat, Lucy da Snake,
an prolly a few more,
kan ya put Shadow onna Howze Kall list? Miz Ashley will 'preciate You're stoppin bye.

And since You'll be so close, kan Ya grab Master Jackie Lou by da skruff an
tell him to Straighten UP an stop *nippin* 2-Leggers?
*BONK* him onna nozebone iffin Ya need to get his attenshin.

THANKS, God!

/s/ the Prayer Pups

[ramanth]

Oh no!! Darling Shadow, I'm sorry you're not feeling well. Many prayers and healing vibes sent to you pretty girl. I hope with all my heart that it's just a bug.

[k9krazee]

We're taking her to the vet, she's not any better this morning. I'll update when we get back.

[Ginger's Mom]

Oh Ashley, I am so sorry to hear this. Sending lots of positive thoughts your way. You know I love that big, beautiful girl. Please give her a big hug from me, too.

[anna_66]

Oh Ashley I'm sorry to hear about Shadow:(

I really hope everything goes well at the vets and they can find out the problem. Then get her back to normal asap.

Lots of love, hugs and prayers coming your way.

[k9krazee]

They are keeping her until three. Doing bloodwork and Xrays. I'll update when I can.

Thanks for thinking of us, guys. ((hugs)).

[4 Dog Mother]

Oh, Ashley, I hope its nothing serious with Shadow. She is such a beautiful girl. I will be thinking and praying for you and Shadow!

[pitc9]

Ashley, you and Shadow will be in my thoughts and prayers today!

I'll be checking back later today for an update and I pray that it's good news!

[ramanth]

More prayers sent for Shadow. *HUGS*

[lizbud]

Prayers & positive thoughts for Shadow. I hope it's nothing too serious
and she can start feeling better soon.

[wolf_Q]

I'm thinking of Shadow and your family, I hope you get good news from the vet.

[RobiLee]

Please be well, Shadow.

Ashley, lots of positive thoughts and prayers are being said for you and Shadow.

{{{HUGS}}}

[ramanth]

Fingers crossed for a good vet visit. *HUGS*

[k9krazee]

She's home. He wants to see her again tomorrow.

He had some of the blood results, the rest he sent out and we'll know more tomorrow. Normal liver count is supposed to be between 80-150, hers was 1489. He didn't really want to say anymore until he gets the results back tomorrow. But what he said today is basically her liver isn't functioning properly (obviously) and the best we can do for now is to support her until we know more.

Elevated counts may be due to viral or bacterial infection, parasites, cancer, inflammation, obstructive bile duct disease, toxic reactions, or from some medications.

Thanks for the continued thoughts.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Welcome back Home, Shadow!

Hope tomorrow brings some answers AND a Fix-'er-Up plan!

We'll keep the Prayer Kandilz burning and Talk to God again tonight at Prayer Tyme.

FEEL BETTER Soon, Shadow!
;)

[pitc9]

More prayers on the way for Shadow!

{{{HUGS}}} to you Ashley!

[chocolatepuppy]

Pawsitive thoughts and prayers headed Shadow's way.

[4 Dog Mother]

Will be keeping your family and Shadow in prayers. Hopefully they will be able to pinpoint the reason and have the meds to fix Shadow up.

[ramanth]

Continued prayers for Shadow!! *hugs*

[kallisto4529]

Oh poor Shadow, sending lots of prayers and hugs and positive thoughts your way. I pray it is nothing to serious and can be taken care of.

[Ginger's Mom]

Fingers and paws crossed that it is just an infection that can be cleared up with antibiotics. More hugs for that big girl.

[anna_66]

Wow, those are some high levels.

I really hope he can find something out from the tests and let you know when you take her back in.

Lots of prayers headed your way.
(((HUGS)))

[Cincy'sMom]

Lots of hugs to you and Shadow both. I hope the vet can help her out.

[cyber-sibes]

Prayers said & paws still crossed for Shadow.

[pitc9]

How is Shadow today?
Did she go back to the vet today?

[k9krazee]

Sorry for not updating, the vet called us yesterday. The results from the tests he sent out showed the same thing -- something wrong with her liver. We are still unsure whether it's cancer, bacteria, toxins etc because to find out would involve exploratory surgery or waiting it out. We've switched her food to Innova Evo and she's getting plenty of canned food as well. Adding in sardines and we're on the search for milk thistle. My mom should be picking up some antibiotics from the vet today.

She's eating better and keeping it down, which is a good thing. But she's having more difficulty walking. We have to help her up and outside and she can't get on or off the couch by herself. It was just her having trouble with her back legs, but now she's walking with a slight limp and walks very unsteadily.

We're taking it a day at a time now, she still is her usual happy self. The other day we helped her get to the basement (her favorite place to be) and while we were eating dinner she made it upstairs to beg. :)

[pitc9]

I'm glad she's eating better, hope that means she may be starting to feel better. I hope the new food and the supplements help her!
{{HUGS}} to you all!
Prayers sent for your sweet old girl!!

[ramanth]

*HUGS* to Shadow. I hope the food change and supplements help. :)

[luvofallhorses]

I really hope things keep on improving for sweet, gorgeous Shadow. she is one of my favorite pups here. (((HUGS))) you and Shadow will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[kallisto4529]

Lots of prayers and positive thoughts for shadow, I am so glad to hear that she is able to eat and keep it down, and hopefully whatever is going on with her liver is something the anitbiotics and supplements will take care of.

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

I hope Shadow continues to improve. :)

[Karen]

Prayers that she continues to improve. You know I have a soft spot for that big sweet girl! Give her a kiss square on top of that block head for me, will you?

[4 Dog Mother]

I hope Shadow starts to feel better and her liver trouble can be helped by supplements or medication. Hugs to you and Shadow, Ashley!

[k9krazee]

I just wanted to let you all know that Shadow was helped to the bridge yesterday afternoon.

I just can't bring myself to write her a memorial yet.

:(

http://www.zoto.com/kangashrew13/img/45/3d0a3e89a56460ead94b3f74f6e04c9f.jpg

I know she's up there eating ice cream and chasing jets to her hearts content.

Shadow, I miss you already.

:(

[Ginger's Mom]

My heart just dropped to the floor. Ashley, I am so very sorry. And of course your ice cream comment made me cry. What a very very sad day at Pet Talk. {{{HUGS}}} :( :( :( :( :(
We love you Shadow.

[luvofallhorses]

omg I am so, so sorry Ashley! :( I LOVED her! Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. (((HUGS))) she was a gorgeous rottie girl and will always be remembered.

[Alysser]

Ashley, I don't know what to say. Shadow was one of my favorite pet talk doggies. I am so sorry. :( ((((hugs))))

[chocolatepuppy]

I'm so sorry Ashley. :(

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

((((hugs))) Oh, Ashley... I am so, so sorry. I was so surprised to see this title. Shadow was one of my favourite PT dogs. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts. :(

[Cincy'sMom]

Ashely, I am so sorry.

Shadow, our Snoopy went to the brdige today I'm not sure if you two ever got to meet in Findlay, but you both seemed to enjoy the Dog Park. I'm sure you two can help each other find your way around and enjoy some ice cream together.

[Karen]

Aww, rest in peace, sweetheart.

[Cinder & Smoke]

:(

In Memory of Ashley's Beloved Shadow ~

Hi God ~

Don'cha think You've invited enuff of Pet Talk's Finest FurKids up to The Bridge?
We're sure it's part of Your Plan ... but we *MISS* 'em sumpin terribul!

Now there's a lil girl ~ named Ashley ~ that sent you a Beloved FurKid named Shadow ...

Miz Ashley kuld sure use sum Big {{{God'sHugs}}} ~ Will You send her sum, Pleeze?
And a few fur da Fambily - Brudder, Mom, Dad, nawtee Jackie Lou - da whole Gang.

And maybe we otta go back an re-remeber the other Findlay FurKids
who have gone to The Bridge ...

** Joh's Binx
** Amy's Smokey
*** Anna & Mark's Angus
** Pat & JoJoe's Sherman
** Diana & Carl's Snoopy
** Ashley's Shadow

God - kan You load 'em all up onna Silver Klowd and *zip* 'em down to
the Findlay Dawg Park fur a good *romp* onna furst nice day?
An maybe do a Fly-Ober on Memorial Day Sunday?

Please remember - {{{God'sHugs}}} fur Ashley, Diana & Carl, pleeze!

Thanks God!
/s/ the :( Prayer Pups

[Moesha]

I'm so sorry. I've been reading and rereading this thread. It made me feel better that less than a week ago you mentioned that she still acted like her usual self. I hope you can keep those happy memories with you.

[shais_mom]

oh Ash- I'm so sorry.
God Speed sweet Shadow - I'm so glad I met you.

[ramanth]

Ashley, I have this huge lump in my throat. :( RIP Shadow. You were such a sweet and kind hearted soul. *HUGS*

[RobiLee]

Thinking of you this morning, Ashley.

{{{{Many,many hugs}}}}

[Cinder & Smoke]

{{{Hugs}}} for Ashley!

;)

[kittycats_delight]

I don't come to memorial or health often as it just destroys me to read about our pets being ill and struggling or even losing their battle. I need to reply visit and reply more cause so many were there for me when I lost Lilith.

Ashley, I am soo sorry about Shadow. I just loved her. I have a weak spot for the big doggies and Rotties are one of my faves. Shadow always looks so sweet and so very happy. She was a lovely girl. I don't have words to easy your pain all I can say is she is young and healthy again. She will watch over you and wait for you until you can meet again. I am sure if she could tell you herself she would tell you that you gave her the best life ever. That you loved her unconditionally, gave her everything she needed & when the time was right you did the most unselfish thing you could have done and let her go. And I am sure she would thank you for all of it.

Once again I want to say I am sooo sorry for your loss.
((((HUGS)))) to you and your family.
Michelle

Shadow, sweet girl play hard at RB and watch over your family ok. They love you very much and this is very hard for them. RIP pretty girl.

[pitc9]

Oh Ashley... I'm so sorry.
{{{{HUGS}}}}

Here's a picture I took of her at the park last year
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7d726b3127ccebabd65395aa800000036108AaMWTJi1cNT

Rest easy now Shadow.... play hard sweetie... you're missed. :(

[cloverfdx]

Oh Ashley i am so sorry :(. Rest easy now Shadow, you are going to be missed gorgeous girl.

[petslover]

oh no! I wasn't aware that Shadow was even sick until this thread. I am so sorry Ashley. I know your dogs are your pride and joy. Shadow lived a very happy life with you. Best he could have had.

You and your family are in my thoughts at this time.

[Danegirl2208]

I haven't been around here much and haven't seen this thread until now..

Ashley, I am so very sorry for your loss :( I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Rest in peace sweet Shadow..play hard at the bridge.

[Vermontcat]

I'm so sorry to hear that your sweet Shadow has gone to the Rainbow Bridge. :(