Stay strong - it's tough to be kind to your good friend when it's reached this point.
May 07, 2020, 11:52 AM
Leemur
That’s not the life a dog deserves. Sorry bud.
May 07, 2020, 12:26 PM
pulicords
I'm so sorry to learn this. They really are our "furkids" or we're members of their pack. It sounds as though she had a wonderful and loving home.
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May 07, 2020, 12:35 PM
UTsig
Really sorry to hear this. We lost one dog earlier this year and just had a close call with our other.
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May 07, 2020, 12:57 PM
mrmn50
We know that these times rate as the saddest. Enjoy her memories.
May 07, 2020, 01:25 PM
Sigolicious
What is the condition? VKH or Uveodermatologic syndrome ( I am guessing from the description)? What were the meds the vet was using to treat? Between our family and my in-laws we have had Akitas for 3 decades and fostered and worked with many Akita groups. I know quality of life and the resources to support are always the foremost factors in a situation like this. Just trying for a 5 yard bump here that maybe there is available options. If your vet is on point and the decision has been made please accept my condolences and know there are many of us who have been there.
David
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May 07, 2020, 02:20 PM
PHPaul
quote:
Originally posted by Sigolicious: What is the condition? VKH or Uveodermatologic syndrome ( I am guessing from the description)? What were the meds the vet was using to treat? Between our family and my in-laws we have had Akitas for 3 decades and fostered and worked with many Akita groups. I know quality of life and the resources to support are always the foremost factors in a situation like this. Just trying for a 5 yard bump here that maybe there is available options. If your vet is on point and the decision has been made please accept my condolences and know there are many of us who have been there.
David
The Uveo Syndrome sounds right. I don't have a list of the meds tried, but I do know that massive doses of steroids was the only thing that even touched it. The side effects darn near killed her, primarily weight gain and an enormously enlarged liver. Pretty obvious that was not going to work as an on-going treatment. The vet has consulted with other vets and the breeder has been breeding/raising Akitas for a lot of years and both concur that everything has been tried.
Resources were a consideration, but not the determining factor in the decision.This message has been edited. Last edited by: PHPaul,
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May 07, 2020, 02:43 PM
Warhorse
Sorry to hear of the loss of your dog, they become family, and are grieved as such.
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May 07, 2020, 03:04 PM
TigerDore
I know how you feel, PHPaul, and I am sorry you are going through this.
May 07, 2020, 04:29 PM
just1tym
Heartbreaking..you're in good company of animal lovers here that have shared that pain, my sincere condolences.
What a wonderful photo and fond memory, treasure it.
Regards, Will G.
May 07, 2020, 06:46 PM
Sigolicious
quote:
Originally posted by PHPaul:
The Uveo Syndrome sounds right. I don't have a list of the meds tried, but I do know that massive doses of steroids was the only thing that even touched it. The side effects darn near killed her, primarily weight gain and an enormously enlarged liver. Pretty obvious that was not going to work as an on-going treatment. The vet has consulted with other vets and the breeder has been breeding/raising Akitas for a lot of years and both concur that everything has been tried.
Resources were a consideration, but not the determining factor in the decision.
More than likely VKH. Akitas are one of the few breeds to see this disease as common and the usual course of treatment is massive amounts of Prednisone (Oral and Topical steroid used as an immunosuppressive). Side effect would have been eventual blindness and loss of pigmentation skin/hair.
I love this breed and your families is a beautiful Akita.
I am sorry for your loss.
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May 10, 2020, 05:50 AM
sybo
Oh my, unthinkable.....
May 10, 2020, 06:08 AM
sigsuby
So sorry for your loss. Prayers sent for all.
May 10, 2020, 06:42 AM
357fuzz
Sorry to hear this. Peace be with you.
May 10, 2020, 10:11 AM
NMPinNYC
RIP, pupper. I still grieve my senior rescue shelter kitty - 2016 - although I love our rescue kitty we saved in 2017. Wishing you peace...
Best regards, Nick.
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May 10, 2020, 01:18 PM
dave7378
I hate these posts. I have had pets my whole life and losing one is always heartbreaking. You know what though, their lives and our lives were made better , our souls were made better by having them in our lives.
