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What a shame. That's what comes from greedy dog breeders inbreeding too much. A friend of mine had a German Shephard with the same condition, and she was 3 years old when they put her to sleep. She could hardly walk at all. The vet was fuming mad. He said he probably puts down a dozen young dogs every year because of the same thing, and blames it all on the breeders for not outbreeding enough.
Very sad. Sorry about your loss man. [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]
Hey Mark,
We lost our Rottie after he turned 8. He had thyroid cancer and literally could not move. I had to carry him around (130 lbs). My wife and kids were cradling him when they put him down. I couldn't bear it and had to stay outside. This was 2 years ago. I can say, however, that the pain has subsided and we laugh more than we cry about our memories of him.
Over the years we have had to put down two dogs because of their hips giving out, my old black lab just a couple months ago, she was like my kid, both of our dogs managed to live healthy lives until they were about 14, so we were grateful for that. I am sure it really hurts to lose a young one like this, sorry for your loss.
Mark, I'm very sorry. It's especially sad that this happened while you're deployed. It really underscores how much you guys & your families sacrifice. RIP, Jake.
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Just got off the phone with my wife and it's done. Had to have my dog put down. He would've been 2 years old on May 11th. His breed is prone to a genetic hip condition which causes undue pain and eventually paralysis. He was limping occasionally just before I left but has quickly gone downhill since. Just wish I could've seen him one more time. I have been missing him as much as I miss my wife and kids. (You other dog owners know what I mean). It's killing me that I couldn't be there with him when he went. He was my pal, my buddy, my boy. My keyboard's wet with tears as I type this.
<font color="yellow">********** RIP, Jake. I love you buddy!!!!********** </font>
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So sad [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] Just had to take one of mine in yesterday for siezures.
I keep the bible in a pool of blood
So that none of its lies can affect me
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