RIP Mr. Mogli

[Blieb]

http://www.myspace.com/mistermogli

Basically ... at the end of the day we have no real answer, my baby is gone, it all happened so fast. There was always some shred of hope up until Monday afternoon.

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Mogli was my child. My sister convinced my family to chip in for him on my birthday 7 years ago ... it was just me and him ... other family separated by at least 500 miles. He was more important to me than most people (aren't all animals ). He only ate good food, didn't get into mischief (ie chewing, chemicals, etc).

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Sunday, December 16, 2007 is when it started. Mogli was acting a little strange. By Tuesday night, he was definitely sick. Wednesday morning, a blood test revealed his kidney levels were off the charts. He stayed at the local veterinary hospital until Monday the 24th. He came home, though still sick, he had a great next day. We played and snuggled. He definitely enjoyed it.

A follow up test on the 26th revealed that his levels were rising. He stayed overnight and Thursday morning we brought him to UF Veterinary Hospital in Gainesville. Things were looking good, we visited him Saturday and Sunday, his numbers were improving. Monday we recieved bad news that his levels were not going down any more, and that other problems were developing.

The Dr called it Acute Onset of Chronic Kidney Failure. His overall health, and some indicators such as white blood cells seem to point to a more acute cause. The Dr in Gainesville at the end said he thinks it was an infection, possibly of the intestines that somehow got into other areas. We have no real answer.

After 8 out of 10 nights in the hospital, we came to pick him up to bring him home. A transfusion was done to make him feel better, realizing it would be temporary comfort. When the Dr. brought him out. He looked very scared and wasn't sure-footed as usual. His retinas detached, making him blind and scared. He didn't come home with us, couldn't put him through any more.

Just 6 days shy of his 7th birthday. He was supposed to live forever ...

:brokenheart:

 

[Capt Caveman]

RIP Mr. Mogli

Sorry to hear of your loss.

 

[moshquerade]

Sheesh Blieb, only 6 years old? That is sad... very said

How are you holding up? The Myspace Page is so sweet.

 

[alien42]

sorry for the loss but good lord man, you have a myspace for your yippee dog.

 

[Blieb]

Originally posted by: moshquerade
Sheesh Blieb, only 6 years old? That is sad... very said

How are you holding up? The Myspace Page is so sweet.

Thanks ... not really handling it that well ...

I can't stop thinking about the whole thing. Really upset ... Guess I just gotta keep on trucking and eventually it'll subside.

Originally posted by: alien42
sorry for the loss but good lord man, you have a myspace for your yippee dog.

That yippee dog was smarter than most people I've met. Of course, he did have some yip in him ... it's just a shame we can't understand them ... He knew exactly what he was saying and was probably pissed that I couldn't understand him, since he understood me.

I saw other dogs on Myspace and figured he needed one too. If you're not a true dog person, it's tough to explain I guess ... having a myspace didn't mean I dress him up for holiday parties ... but when it was cold out, he did have a couple sweaters to keep warm.

I can't even begin to describe his personality. It really was unbelievable. If you spent just a day with him, you'd see such a personality range, it was a little disturbing to find in a dog.

 

[Dirigible]

I'm really sorry Blieb. Losing a furry loved one sucks big time.

 

[RiverDog]

Been through this more times than I want to remember. It's never easy and leaves a big hole in your life for a long time. So sorry to hear.

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

sorry to hear that man, we've got 2 of our own...we all send our hearts out to you

 

[amdhunter]

I lost my dog a week before you did. I know exactly how you feel.

 

[Coquito]

We have three here. Better friends then most people.

 

[Captante]

This thread made me go & hug my dog ... sorry for your loss!

 

[aplefka]

I hope you know this thread made me realize how much I would love to learn how to play the ukulele. And I've also started learning that version of Somewhere Over The Rainbow on guitar (even though I need a capo and don't currently have one).

Sorry for your loss.

 

[Canai]

Sorry he died, but I have to say that anyone who makes a myspace page for their pet is

 

[Kadarin]

These threads always make me sad... Poor doggie...

 

[AlienCraft]

Aww, that's really sad to hear.

for you.

 

[BoomerD]

I'm sorry for your loss. The people who have never had one of these wonderful animals just don't understand how smart they are, nor what a terrible loss it can be to lose a member of the family that loves you wholeheartedly like they do.
http://www.whodah.com/albums/The-Mutts/abe.sized.jpg

 

[senseamp]

Thanks for reminding us all what's really important and why myspace sucks.

 

[preCRT]

RIP Mr. Mogli

Hugs for you Blieb, and my sincere condolences on your loss.

 

[Blieb]

Thanks for the replies

amd- sorry for your loss also ...

aplefka - I have always really liked that song ... glad it inspired you in some way ...

Canai - I'm sorry you don't understand ...

BoomerD - Nice pic! I surfed the others too ... is that a Chihuahua+Pom mix that you have also? I saw a baby chi+yorkie that looked adorable.

Originally posted by: senseamp
Thanks for reminding us all what's really important and why myspace sucks.

I detect sarcasm? I wrote some choice words but think you may be mixing a positive and negative comment.

Today would be Mr Mogli's 7th birthday.

 

[Old Hippie]

Bummer.

 

[BoomerD]

Originally posted by: Blieb
Thanks for the replies

amd- sorry for your loss also ...

aplefka - I have always really liked that song ... glad it inspired you in some way ...

Canai - I'm sorry you don't understand ...

BoomerD - Nice pic! I surfed the others too ... is that a Chihuahua+Pom mix that you have also? I saw a baby chi+yorkie that looked adorable.

Originally posted by: senseamp
Thanks for reminding us all what's really important and why myspace sucks.

I detect sarcasm? I wrote some choice words but think you may be mixing a positive and negative comment.

Today would be Mr Mogli's 7th birthday.

Yes, the larger dog is chi-pom, or so we believe. He was supposed to be putr long-haired chihuahua...but duh. The baby chi-yorkie is the same dog as the adult pic I posted first...mom is teacup chihuahua, daddy is a yorkie. Stubborn as hell and thinks he's a rottweiler....but with the bark of a mouse!

 

[altonb1]

Time to go to your local animal shelter and adopt a new friend. Mr. Mogli would have liked that.

 

[alkemyst]

why'd he die so young?

 

[Blieb]

The Dr called it Acute Onset of Chronic Kidney Failure. His overall health, and some indicators such as white blood cells seem to point to a more acute cause. The Dr in Gainesville at the end said he thinks it was an infection, possibly of the intestines that somehow got into other areas. We have no real answer, but know that he was having some type of kidney problems as the main issue.

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: Blieb
The Dr called it Acute Onset of Chronic Kidney Failure. His overall health, and some indicators such as white blood cells seem to point to a more acute cause. The Dr in Gainesville at the end said he thinks it was an infection, possibly of the intestines that somehow got into other areas. We have no real answer, but know that he was having some type of kidney problems as the main issue.

Kidney problems....

Are you sure your dog didn't eat some tainted dog food? :|