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R.I.P My beautiful boy Kimba.
Born 7th June 2008 died 13th Sept 2010
Today Kimba lost his battle with EPI diagnosed in May and IBD confirmed in Aug 2010.
He was a trooper till the end and never complained. He had a beautiful nature and will be greatly lost in my house. The illness destroyed his intestine to the point he had a suspected perforation of the intestine. His platelets dropped to 50 and he was almost certainly bleeding internally.
Right to the end he was wagging his tail as he saw my son and I to say goodbye.
Thankyou to all for the advice and comfort along the way of my brave young boys journey. | |
--Kerry Kimba and Hope
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Kerry, I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts. Run free at the bridge dear Kimba xx. | |
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Kerry,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. What a beautiful boy and Kimba was a trooper to the end, wagging his tail to tell you how much he loved you and your son.
The one best place to bury a good dog is in the heart of his master. Ben Hur Lampman
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-- Kathy and Ted 9 yr old GSD rescue ~72 lbs now 109 lbs
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Kerry, I am so, so sorry to read this very sad news.
My thoughts are with you & your family. Please take care. | |
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-- Lynn, From Melbourne, Australia. Owned by Tess (Irish Setter), Grace (English Setter) & Megg, my beautiful 'English' EPI Angel - Forever in my heart. .
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Oh Kerry - I just saw this and gasped out loud - I am so sorry for your loss of your beautiful Kimba. May he be at peace now and forever and may you always hold him close in your heart. Much love coming your way for your whole family. | |
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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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Kerry
I too gasped and tears filled my eyes. Kimba is free to run play and be free from pain. You will always have a spot in your heart for him, just for him. We all share in the good news and bad here. I am thinking of you today, and am so sorry for your loss.
Wanda | |
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-- Anja diagnosed at 8 mos. Jan 26,2010. Lowest weight was 54.5 lbs. Anja now weighs 75 lbs.
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Dear Kerry, I am so sorry to hear about Kimba! What a brave soul! Kimba loved you very much. I know your heart is heavy, but know Kimba is waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge. | |
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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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So sorry Kerry to hear about Kimba. He is no longer suffering an no longer in pain. He will never forget your love for him, his tail wag proved that. Gillian xox | |
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-- Wallace rescue GSD. Currently feeding James Wellbeloved Turkey and Vegetable Cereal Free and some Butcher's Tripe. Four teaspoons Pancrex Granules and 2 Lypex capsules per meal. (Will go back to raw pig pancreas soon.) Three meals a day 3 times per week, 2 meals a day the other 4 days otherwise he stops eating. Tylan 1/8 teaspoon twice a day (this is half the recommended dose for his weight but the recommended dose made his poos soft!) Synbiotic D-C (probiotic and prebiotic) capsule once a day. Monthly B12 injection.
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Please know how very sorry we are for your loss. I just cannot imagine.:( | |
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-- Buddy Lee: diagnosed in Nov 2007, stabilized on Viokase. Currently on B12 therapy for SIBO but holding strong at 7.3#. Absolutely the love of my life!
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I am so sorry for your loss. | |
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-- KAISA
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Kerry, I too am so so sorry that Kimba lost the battle. You did so much to help him and you could do no more. God bless Kimba and run free and keep that tail wagging. | |
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-- Owned mind, body and soul by a German Shepherd called Bonnie. Forever in my heart 6th September 2007 - 23rd September 2009 x Forever grateful I found this forum x
Bridie (6 year old Lurcher) and Sadie (16 months old German Shepherd, a rescue dog) guided to us by Bonnie's paw
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I was so sad to hear of your loss, Kerry, my thoughts are with you. | |
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-- Mary Ann & Stella Melbourne, Australia Stella is a 4 year old Staffy who weighed approx 20kg in May 2010. Diagnosed with EPI in August 2010 at 16.4kg. TLI <1. Dropped to 15.4kg. Feeding Canidae kibble and Eagle Pack Tuna, Salmon & Shrimp 3x per day plus 1 Creon 25,000 capsule with each meal, and 1 Metragenics intrinsi B12/folate 1x per day. Also having 1 acidophilus tablet and 1 L-Gluatmine 750mg each night. Stella last weighed in at 19.2kg and is now officially a chunky monkey again
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HI Kerry,
I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss...Kimba fought valiently...I'm in tears again as one of my best friend's lost her Corgi, Wendy, today after a short battle with heart disease...I hope they met each other at the bridge today as newcomers.
Hugs to you and Godspeed to Kimba... | |
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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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So very sorry to hear about your loss. Run free Kimba...... free from pain and sickness and most of all free from EPI | |
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so very sorry for your loss - thoughts and prayers are with you sending big hugs your way
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Kerry - I am sitting here in tears for you. I am very sorry to hear about Kimba. Losing a beloved pet is hard, time will help heal your pain and memories will fill your heart! My thoughts are with you and your family.
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-- Maureen - Mom of Ika - 2-1/2 y.o. GS (tested 9/1/2010 for EPI), Saber - 14 y.o. Black Lab & Razz 2-1/2 y.o. Black Lab/Border Collie Mix.
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Kerry,
I am so sorry for your loss of Kimba. It is so sad when you lose such a wonderful friend. My thoughts are with you. | |
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-- Gretchen, owned by Mia, 4 year old GSD, diagnosed 9/9/10 at 60 lbs., now 70.9 lbs!
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I'm so very sorry to hear this.. I cannot even imagine | |
--Jessica and Bella | ||
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
Please know that I am thinking of you. Take care...
| September 13, 2010 at 10:28 PM | Flag Quote & Reply |
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Kerry- we are so sorry for your loss....take comfort knowing you tried hard and Kimba is at peace now.....
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.
| September 13, 2010 at 10:47 PM | Flag Quote & Reply |
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Dear Kerry, you fought gamely for your pup and made one of the hardest choices there is, well done for giving Kimba a lovely life. That and you're left with Hope in all senses of the word.
Our best wishes to you all,
Craig, Jemima & Lulu
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 3 cups Canidae ALS grain free kibble per day + one Metagenics B12 tablet. Click here for diet/med details. Miss Lulupants' story has been archived but it starts here. Lulu currently weighs: 21.2kg (46.7lbs) = Chunky Monkey! (now on a diet) Target: 19.5kg/43lbs. Lulu is super-smart, a bit plump and very pretty (everybody says so - including her!).
| September 14, 2010 at 2:01 AM | Flag Quote & Reply |
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