Goodbye Kaiya

[dturm]

This was a picture I posted back in August. Today we lost Kaiya. She suddenly (the last 2 days) became lethargic and lost appetite (real unusual for her). She showed symptoms this morning that we suspected were more serious.

I took her to the hospital, X-Rays and ultrasound showed fluid in the abdomen. We decided to do an exploratory laparotomy. I found at least a liter of blood and a ruptured tumor in her spleen. I did a splenectomy. She had metastatic tumors in her liver. We decided to give her any time she might have left, but she decided that this was the end and died post-op. Goldens and hemangiosarcomas are a terrible association. She was 8 1/2 and we were blessed with her love for 3 1/2 years.

We're shocked and devastated, but we've been through this and will survive.

[otis-agnes]

Goldens are so special... such a shame for the health issues. She was beautiful. My sincere condolences. Agnes

[TugCE]

Doug, so very sorry for your loss! While I was reading this I'm sitting here petting our Macy a 13 year old Golden Cocker mix and wondering how much longer we will be blessed with her.

We all love our Furry Kids so very much and it truly stinks that they do not get to be with us longer.

[RBak]

I'm so sorry, Dr. Doug. It is always so hard to say goodbye. May you find comfort in your memories of her.

Rita and
Her animal family,
Buttons the sheltie and Nicky the Tennessee Walker
and my patient husband, Walt

[colliehauler]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I know you gave Kaya a good home and we're a companion to her as she was to you. It's never easy when they pass and especially hard when they pass early in life.

[Campinghoss]

We are sorry Doc for the loss of Kaiya.

[BizmarksMom]

I'm so, so sorry.

[Toolguy5]

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Sandy.

[magnusfide]

I'm so so sorry for your loss. First Spotacus now Kaiya. November has been filled with sad departures.

[Happytraveler]

So sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family..

[1995brave]

Sorry for your loss Dr. Doug.
We also lost our second dog Alice on Halloween. We think it was from depression since we lost Bliss in February she slowed down on her playing and then just started moping around and barely eating. The Vet said she would not make it through the night.
Again, we are sorry for your loss.

[naturist]

Sad for your loss. Glad you had those 3-1/2 years.

[DOTLDaddy]

So sad.:( She was such a sweet girl, we are going to miss her a lot. I will always remember her greetings.:)

[Crowe]

Hugs are prayers coming your way. So sorry.

[jfkmk]

What a beautiful pup. I’m very sorry for your loss.