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Hi all. We put Dutch down today. It was time. This is the last pic we took of him on 7/22/10 where he looked happy. Thank all of you for all you do for everyone here.
DUTCHOCTOBER 2005 - JULY 27, 2010 | |
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Peri, I am so sorry. I know it was coming, but it still hurts. My thoughts and prayers are with you guys. You have a lot to be proud of, you didn't quit fighting for him, you did all that you could. Hugs. | |
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Member Posts: 130 |
For those of you who are new here or are nbot aware, Dutch died of megacolon. | |
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-- Owned By Hondo, Trooper, and Lady. Previously owned by Dutch, EPI, IBD, megacolon dog who went to wait for us at the bridge.
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Site Owner Posts: 6968 |
Oh Peri, I am so, SO sad that it has come to this, that you had to say good bye to Dutch. Not only was Dutch one of our EPI family.... he was extra special. You introduced him to us and we all took him into our hearts as one of our own. And yuo tried everything, just everything to help him, but it just wasn't to be. Please know that you and Chuck are in our prayers and God Speed Dutch... | |
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-- Olesia, owned by Izzy-45lb SWD, Diagnosed at 1.5 years old - TLI results 1.3, Stable almost 6 yrs! Once stable, was able to reduce enzymes to only 1/2 tsp of Enzymes with each meal, but after almost 4 years of stabilization... had to increase the amount of enzymes to 3/4 to 1 teaspoon with each meal. Feed various grain-free kibble+real meat, 6x pancreatin enzymes from EnzymeDiane. I give 1 tsp of coconut oil one day and 1 tsp salmon oil next day, and also give canned sardines packed without salt or canned herring for extra omega oils.
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Member Posts: 1629 |
Oh, Peri, I am sorry. I feel like he was mine--and in a way he was, and is. You and Chuck did so much for him and he knew it and felt it. You can be at peace, knowing you were his gift and you sent him off in love. Barb | |
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Member Posts: 2206 |
Dear Peri,
You and Chuck were both very strong to do this... to release Dutch~giving him peace. May you and Chuck both also now find peace.
Run Free Dutch! | |
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-- ~Becky~
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Member Posts: 87 |
I'm so sorry for your loss. Just take peace in knowing you loved him with all your heart and did all you could. He knows this and will be waiting to play again on the other side of Rainbow Bridge. | |
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-- KAISA
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Member Posts: 805 |
Peri, My heart filled condolences to you and Chuck. Dutch was a magnificent puppy. You all did so much and though it hurts so, so much...it was the loving thing to do. His days are filled with peace nd he is waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge. This video is beautiful and may it give you some comfort: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcQvYh_3Atw | |
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-- Terry Mom of two EPI Shiloh Shepherds: Pharaoh born Nov. 2007 (dx December 2009) and his older half sister,Taiko born Sept. 2006 (dx June 2010). Pharaoh was 62.4 lbs. when diagnosed in 12/2009 and 10/31/11 his weight was 76.6 and 82.5 lbs on 1/28/12. Received six weeks of B12 shots Jan-Feb 2010 but his B12 on 8/10/2010 was only 232. Taiko's weight was 70.7 lbs. in June 2010 (time of diagnosis) and on 10/31/11 was 80.4 and on 1/28/12 was 84 (2 lbs. over vet's max weight for her). B12 was 211 in June 2010 and 293 on 8/10/10 (after getting weekly shots). Both pups receive B12 shots weekly at home. Both are fed twice a day Costco grain free brand: 2 cups kibble in the morning with 4 crushed tblets and 2 1/2 cups evening with 4 1/2 crushed tablets; plus each meal also get cooked ground turkey (app 1/4 lb. each meal) or half a can of dog food.
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Member Posts: 195 |
Peri- I am so very sorry. I know how hard it is. ... Take comfort in knowing he is at peace and not suffering any longer. | |
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-- Jeanie San Diego , California Owned by KRIEG a sweet 5 year old GSD adopted from rescue who gave us much joy. A loving soul who will live in our hearts forever. And GINGER, a golden retriever puppy & OPIE a german shepherd puppy.
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Member Posts: 2324 |
Peri,
My heart broke when I read that beautiful Dutch is no longer with you - he'll never be gone. You gave him your all and he knew it.
My Sweet Forever Dutch
There's something missing in my home, I feel it every night. I know it will take time and strength, Before things feel quite right.
But just for now, I need to mourn, My heart - it needs to mend. Though some may say "It's just a dog" I know I've lost a friend.
You've brought such laughter to my home, And richness to my days... A constant friend through joy or loss, With gentle loving ways.
Companion, pal, and confidant, A friend I won't forget... You'll live for always in my heart, My Sweet Forever Dutch. | |
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-- Kathy and Teddy 9 yr old GSD rescue ~72 lbs in Jan 2009 now 109 lbs
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Member Posts: 717 |
so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy. you all fought hard and did the best you possibly could | |
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Member Posts: 3715 |
Peri...I just saw this...I am just so sorry to hear about Dutch leaving this world. I just want to say, he is not gone, he will live on in your heart and the heart of everyone who loved him. He was blessed to have you and it was his time - super big hug to you and just know you did fantastic for him. Much love coming your way and I am just so sorry to read this... | |
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-- Michele "No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you rich" - having 2 makes you even richer! :-)Jackie (back in pic) Diagnosed at 9 mos (09/09) - TLI 0.3 and low end of B12. Pancreatin 8x dosing 3/4tsp per cup. Natures Domain, Trinfac-B Intrinsic Factor daily, probiotics and Duralactin in the am. Stable and happy 115 lbs - thanks to all the beautiful souls on this forum, we could not have done it without YOU. Dexter - Diagnosed 11/10 approx 3 yrs of age. We failed fostering and now he has his forever home
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Member Posts: 4186 |
Godspeed Dutch...Hugs to you Peri and Chuck...I know your heart is broken. I know how it feels. | |
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-- Donna
Owned by Tara, a 8 YO GSD w/EPI and DM dx'd at about a year old. Fed Taste of the Wild Lamb formular kibble and enhance this diet with cooked meat, veggies and fruit, Enzymes: Pancreatin 8x - 1 tsp per cup of food. Suppliments include 1000 mg Wild Salmon oil, Glucosomine/Chondrotin/MSM and Probiotic acidophilus. Stable since 2005 Also owned by sidekicks' Zoey my rescued GSD and Max, a 10 MO PWC rescue - along with Tess (GSD) and Zeke (PWC) with Angel wings
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Member Posts: 26 |
So sorry for your loss. I know it was a hard decision - shows how much you loved him. Blessings for you, | |
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-- Best, Frankie and Zip EPI dx 18Aug09, TLI= 1.3, SIBO= Yes: Flagyl 2xday for 30 days; B12 = 208 (low) B12 shots 1xweek for first month, then every other week x 1 mo. FOOD: 1 cup ground Merrick Before Grain Buffalo mixed with scant 1/2 Cup warm water and stir in 1 tsp Pancreatic Plus Powder; incubate 30 mins. [we make cookies out of incubated food, drop by tsp on cookie sheet lined with parchment and bake. He loves the crunch!] Diabetes diagnosed 9 Dec 2010.
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Member Posts: 362 |
I know it is sooo hard when we make that decision. I know that you will miss him so much, but you would never wish him back to pain and suffering. You did everything you could for him. There will always be a part of your heart that is reserved just for Dutch.
Thinking of you. Wanda. | |
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Member Posts: 349 |
Peri and Chuck, I am so sorry to hear that Dutch has gone to his new forever home across the bridge. Just think when you both pass, you will have a healthy Dutch to play with forever. Hopefully that thought will give you and Chuck a little smile while you shed your tears today. Peace be with you both. Frank, Terry and Ayasha | |
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Member Posts: 32 |
Love to you and to Dutch as he finds peace crossing the bridge | |
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Administrator Posts: 1839 |
Well done to you for having the courage in investing the time and energy required to give him a shot at a happy life. Best wishes Craig, Jemima & Lulu | |
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Craig Lulu (aka Miss Lulupants) is a 4 year old 'Red Shepherd' (Australian Red Heeler x Long-hair GSD) who lives in Adelaide, South Australia. Diagnosed with EPI in April 2010. Currently on one Creon 25k per meal; 3.5 cups Canidae ALS grain free kibble per day + supplements. Click here for diet/med details. Miss Lulupants' story has been archived but it starts here. Lulu currently weighs: 19.5kg (43 pounds) = target weight. Lulu is super-smart and very pretty (everybody says so - including her!).
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Member Posts: 105 |
So very sorry to hear Dutch is gone from you. You loved him enough to do the right thing. It doesn't make it easy, but he is free from pain now. My thoughts go out to you and your family. If tomorrow starts without me don't think were far apart, for every time you think of me I'm right there in your heart | |
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Member Posts: 1299 |
It's always so hard to say 'goodbye' but you did everything you could for Dutch... let your hearts heal and hold the good memories. Hugs to both of you. Val | |
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-- Val from UK owned by Razzy. diagnosed Oct 2006. stablised with Tryplase capsules and Bakers Complete kibble. Changed to raw diet and Tryplase about Oct 2007. Now serving kibble with Tryplase in morning and raw with Lypex capsules evening and supper...she has her paws round my heart big time. Wouldn't you know it? She LIKES Lypex... but it causes an allergy. She DOESN'T like Tryplase but she is stuck with it! Out with the tempters.... I lost my Razzy with cancer of the spleen 30th June 2011... Rest in peace my love.
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At initial testing - TLI 1.2 (range 5-35) B12 254 (range 249-733) folate 20.2 (range 6.5-11.5) Natures Domain, Pancreatin 8x dosing is 1tsp per cup, Trinfac-B Intrinsic Factor daily, probiotics with each meal and glucosamine chondroitin in the am. Stable and happy 95 lbs 8/15/11
Fructosamine level (average bg of last 2-3 weeks) =672 (range= 142-450 ). Glucose on 8Dec10 = 561 (range 70-138 ). No ketones in urine. 6 units Humulin in am and pm after eating. 16 Feb 2011. Now up to 28 units am and pm after feeding. Fructosamine level says he is "well controlled". Poops good too,You must login to post.
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