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Post op infection, multiple debridement surgeries, amputation nightmare.
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26 July 2017 - 9:14 am
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Update:  Not good news at all.  

I took Budders in this morning before the vet even got there.  The techs said that they would call the vet on her cell phone so that she wouldn't dawdle on her way in this morning.  When she got in she took one look at him and knew he wasn't well.  She found that he had a bunch of fluid in his abdomen so she needle aspirated it and found a bunch of gunk and cancer cells.   Best they can figure right now is that he had a tumor in his abdomen and that it burst.   He was very, very septic and would likely not survive a major abdominal surgery.   I made the decision to let him go and rushed back to the vets office.  I held him and loved on him as he made his trip to the rainbow bridge.  I love him and will miss him.  He was my bestest friend.

The vet requested to do an autopsy.  I consented because I want to find out exactly what we were dealing with.  Not that it will help Budders but that it may help the next one that comes along.  Budders would have wanted to be helpful that way. 

I want to thank everyone for their posts and advice in the short time I've known about this site.  I was able to learn so much by reading your stories, your trials and tribulations, your journeys through these difficult times.   But to be honest with you, I hope to never have to use this information ever again.  I've lost 6 furry babies in the last 4 years and I'm done with all of this for a while.

Update as I'm typing this:  The vet just called.  She did the post mortem.  He had pancreatic cancer that ate a hole in his duodenum and he was spilling intestinal contents into his belly causing major organ failure and sepsis.  He would likely have not survived the day and he definitely wouldn't have survived any kind of surgery.

Thank you all again. 

Michigan


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26 July 2017 - 9:23 am
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Oh I just can hardly breathe! So very sorry!! I understand and would be done too!! 

You did everything possible for Budder know that ok! You were able to hold Budder and let him go peacefully!  Not that is in anyway a comfort it is just gut wrenching and I cry for you!! Please know we are always here for you guys !! We are just heartsick for you!! 

Budders fly free buddy! He is whole and ok now!!! He is with all of the family that has gone before him!!

Just by his avatar picture you could just see who he was he reminded me of Purrkins of course ! We are so deeply sorry for your loss!!! 

HUGS & tears!!!

Holly & Purrkins

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26 July 2017 - 9:27 am
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Upside down Purrkins just like your budders!! 

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26 July 2017 - 10:44 am
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Ohhhhhh noooo! I am so sorry, I was just now catching up and am so sad to see Budders is an angel. That happened way too fast and I am truly sorry. You have been through too much heartbreak with your fur kids!

Budders will definitely be helpful as an angel too. By consenting to the autopsy, your vet has learned what to look for in this kind of situation so that hopefully nobody else will never have to go through it.

Thank you for the kind words about the Tripawds community. It means a lot especially knowing that you're dealing with so much sadness right now. And I agree, I hope you never need this kind of information again. Nobody wants to join our club, totally get that. I do hope that all of your fur kids from here on out stay healthy and strong for a long, long time.

My heartfelt condolences are coming to you from across the miles.

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26 July 2017 - 12:16 pm
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I am so sorry to read this!  Budders was such a strong fighter and dealt amazingly with so much.  Now he is pain free & a beautiful angel romping and playing with his fur friends when he is not keeping a guarding eye on you.  You too were so strong, being there & holding him to offer comfort.  

Hugs to you & yours!

Dawna, Dazzle & Tuxedo

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26 July 2017 - 2:00 pm
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Budders certainly was a brave little soul as he fought against such awful odds...and he was blessed to have such a loving family who did everything possible to help him.  You must all be emotionally exhausted from this fight and totally devastated by the heartbreaking loss of your beloved lad.  I am so very sorry.

Trini, Sketch's Mom

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26 July 2017 - 4:03 pm
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This nrust sickens me to hear and, like Purrkins, it just knocked the breath out of me.  We DO cey with you.  I am so very, very sorry.  We are all so sorry and so stunned.  I would give anything if our tears could take away yiur tears.  We know better.  We know there is nothing we can do or say but to tell you we understand.

A d to tell you NO ONE COULD HAVE DONE MORE!   THERE WAS NOTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DONE!  NOTHING!!  This poce of crap disease is so brutal, so sneakky, so unrelenting and deciius and cruel!''

Your love and devotion for Brudders is off the charts.  You two have been through so much together.  Budders KNEW he was loved and he KNEW you would give him the gift of release when he rold you he was ready.  His earthly duties were done and it was time for him to be free and whole and healthy again.  You were vy his side a d helped to celebrate him back "home"'to the Bridge.

Budder's time here was "short" but his legacy of fierce determination will stay here with us eternally.  And make no mistake about it, every lost you made here will, indeed, help others.   To leave a life affirming legacy that makes a difference is something we would all hope for ouselves.  Budders accomplished that mission with courage and grace!

You have had too much grief these past several uears.  Too much.  O e thi g I try to remind muself and others durt intense sadnss is, if someone told you your grief could end right now....but you never would have had Budders (and all your other veloved furbavies) in your life...would you make the trade?   Nope, nor would they allow it!

When you can, please share more a out Budders with us...and with pictures!   It is amazing how similar Budders and Purrkins look.

A dd when Budders sends you signs from the Bridge that he is happy and free, let us k ow, okay?  He will!  Pay attention!!

Surrounding you witrb Budders never ending purr of gratitude for all the love and joy you gave him

Sally and My Chunky Spiritual Being Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie

Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!

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