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Thank you everyone! I heard back from Oscar's vet this afternoon. They found that the tube that connects one of his kidneys to his bladder had torn and urnine was leaking into his abdomen. The other kidney was still functioning which was why he was still able to urinate. They aren't sure whether or not that was actually what killed him. He may have had a blood clot or embolism. The vet was very apologetic and I completely understand how an injury that small is pretty much impossible to see on xray slides. The only way it would have been detected is if they had done exploratory surgery which I never would have consented to anyway. I feel a lot of relief knowing that his death was unavoidable and his last hours were spent at home on his comfy bed getting loved on instead of in a cage at the vet clinic. I had given him an extra dose of pain meds and some sedatives around 2am because he was restless. Initially I felt guilty wondering if it had somehow contributed to his death but now I'm glad that any pain he may have felt was eased and his death was very peaceful.
I do really and truly appreciate all of your kind words. I never imagined that we would lose Oscar from this seemingly small accident so having him gone is still a bit of a shock.
We'll miss you sweet Oscar!
Oh I am so sorry to hear this news about your sweet Oscar. This must be just devastating. I can't even imagine what you must be going through right now. My heart goes out to you.....Wshing you much peace and comfort during this very difficult time.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Kami (Mackenzie's Mom)
My sweet golden Mackenzie. She became my angel on Dec 29, 2010 at the age of 8 1/2 although she was always my angel from the time we brought her home. She was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in Sept 2009 and officially became a tripawd (front leg) on Nov 5, 2009. She will be forever in my heart and now she's running free with all of our other tripawd heroes. I love you Mackenzie!
Poor guy, Oscar was a beautiful big boy. Thanks for the update, our warmest thoughts go out to you and your family. Peace.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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I am very sorry you have had to endure such a horrible shock. You are so brave and strong to be able to face this and still see the positves. It just blows me away how incredibly resilient our tripawd pawrents are. I apologize for being so late to offer condolences, I was at work when I logged on to check on Oscar and knew I couldn't respond without the tears.
Oscar is a beautiful boy, and a very lucky boy to have such a warm and loving family. I so hope all your happy moments with Oscar bring a smile to your heart as you heal.
RIP sweet Oscar. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
Wow. How could a pawrent ever know? My heart goes out to you today and always.
Rest in peace Oscar, you are free now.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Oscar was indeed a beautiful boy; and how beautiful that he spent his last night with you and you with him.
Thank you for the update.
Many warm thoughts to you and your family. Again, my deepest condolences.
Carmen
Catie -
Birthday – November 4 2003
Amputation – January 13 2010
Crossed the Bridge – June 2 2011
I'm so sorry to hear about Oscar. Please except my heart felt condolences.
Fortis'Dad
He looks so happy in the picture..this is indeed shocking and a crushing blow. My heart goes out to you.
Sending comfort prayers
Mary
Cemil and mom Mary, Mujde and Radzi….appreciating and enjoying Today
OH NO, I just saw this, have been gone all day. Oh this is awful.....here I worry about knowing how to make the decision and making it at the right time and I have always hoped somehow they would go on their own...but your description just breaks my heart. I am just devastated for your loss....we were just hearing about the surgery and coming home LAST NIGHT...what a shock...
know that our sympathies are so so with you during this oh so difficult time. I am so sorry.
My most sincere sympathies on losing Oscar. He was indeed a beautiful dog.
Our thoughts are with you tonite.
Sophie and Tana
Sophie (1998 – 2010)
"Going Dog" def: living every day in the moment
"It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are."
–Unknown
We are so sorry to hear of Oscars passing. Our prayers are with you your family. Gus and Dan
My buddy Gus had a left front amputation on April 7, 2010 and lived a great life until July 26,2010
Again, I am just sorry. I am so glad he was at home where he should be being loved. As your vet said, there was nothing that could have been done and you did make him more comfortable with the pain meds. So, I'm sure he went peacefully and very loved.
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
So sorry that your time was cut so short. 
Glad you got some answers that provided some peace. Hang in there.
Gerry has been a tripawd since 12/16/2009.
He was a shelter dog with a mysterious past and an irrepairable knee injury.
Videos and pics of Gerry's pawesomeness can be found at: http://gerry.tripawds.com
Thank you everyone! This is the first day I've felt up to logging back in here. I haven't even been able to make myself log onto my facebook page because my profile picture is a pic of him and I didn't even want to see it. We received Oscar's ashes back today. I had actually been doing pretty good up until I saw that box. I guess this just makes it all final. Our house has seemed so empty since he's been gone and our other dog Bo has been obviously depressed which has been really hard to watch. I just feel like we were cheated out of so many good years with him.
Our vet has been wonderful about everything which has helped. We have gotten calls from the vet who treated Oscar, the vet assistant who cared for him after his surgery and also the business manager who all called to give their condolences. They sent a peace lilly to our house and when my husband went to pick up Oscar's ashes today the manager gave us a $500 refund off of what we had paid.
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