Author Topic: My GSP pup died today. (Read 9446 times)

BIGINNER · « **on:** October 21, 2010, 05:56:58 PM »

my pup Ruby got infected with the parvovirus and died today,

really bums me out. i really liked that dog, (i have 3 dogs) but ruby was definately my favorite. i spent the last two month (i got her about 2 months ago) training her, taking her on hikes, and basically taking her everywhere, my kid loved her too, he son doesn't get along with the other dogs, but he loved playing with ruby, and she woul always play nicely with him, the doctor at the animal hospital was surprised that she lasted so long, she was really tough, but she just couldn't handle it,

Lowedog · « **Reply #1 on:** October 21, 2010, 05:58:22 PM »

Really sorry to hear that. I feel for you.

BIGINNER · « **Reply #2 on:** October 21, 2010, 06:05:03 PM »

little troublemakers

Michelle_Nelson · « **Reply #3 on:** October 21, 2010, 06:05:45 PM »

That really sucks. Sorry to hear that.

400out · « **Reply #4 on:** October 21, 2010, 06:11:25 PM »

Sorry to hear that!

rasbo · « **Reply #5 on:** October 21, 2010, 06:14:58 PM »

thats sad,lost a pup that way once.Ya get all excited and bang,,well get ya another so the other trouble maker has a partner in crime...

ser300wsm · « **Reply #6 on:** October 21, 2010, 06:19:01 PM »

Dang man sorry to hear that.. I feel for ya...

Ironhead · « **Reply #7 on:** October 21, 2010, 07:04:45 PM »

Sorry to hear that beginner, beautiful pup.

Ihuntelk2 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 21, 2010, 07:09:29 PM »

Im sorry too! Thats a tough one. Great pics and memories for you guys though.

Special T · « **Reply #9 on:** October 21, 2010, 07:38:46 PM »

Cats!

gasman · « **Reply #10 on:** October 21, 2010, 07:42:13 PM »

I am so sorry to hear about it. I have lost a pup to Parvo before and have lost my best friend (Hemi) at a young age.

I feel for you

Keep your chin up.

DOUBLELUNG · « **Reply #11 on:** October 21, 2010, 07:42:37 PM »

I feel for you. Got a lab pup in '96 that got parvo between her last and second-to-last parvo shots. After 10 days and $1,500, she survived but I'm pretty sure was brain damaged (super sweet, but didn't learn to sit on command until she was 4 years old, never did learn to lie down).

luvtohnt · « **Reply #12 on:** October 21, 2010, 07:49:24 PM »

So sorry for your loss.

Just make sure if you get another one that you do some cleaning and or getting rid of dog things before it comes so you don't continue to infect any new dogs. It can persist in Organic materials for over 1 year.

Brandon

Machias · « **Reply #13 on:** October 21, 2010, 08:08:37 PM »

Dang, I was afraid of that the other day when you mentioned her not feeling well. Sorry for your loss.

dontgetcrabs · « **Reply #14 on:** October 21, 2010, 08:17:38 PM »

Hate to hear that. Sorry for your loss.

carpsniperg2 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 21, 2010, 08:18:40 PM »

very sorry for your loss.

seth30 · « **Reply #16 on:** October 21, 2010, 08:20:47 PM »

Such a shame that your pup left you at such a young age. I hope that someday you can get past the pain that is felt by such a tragic loss. Stay strong brother!

Forrestrover · « **Reply #17 on:** October 21, 2010, 08:21:31 PM »

Sorry to hear about that. I sure do like those GSPs. Take care.

PacificNWhunter · « **Reply #18 on:** October 21, 2010, 08:23:17 PM »

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Antlerking · « **Reply #19 on:** October 21, 2010, 08:28:18 PM »

is this common for pups ? can it be prevented or is it just a thing that happens? I am not familier with this
sorry for your loss, good looking pup!

10Key · « **Reply #20 on:** October 21, 2010, 08:36:06 PM »

Sorry for the loss...I could not imagine

ribka · « **Reply #21 on:** October 21, 2010, 08:40:39 PM »

Sorry for your loss. It is really tough losing a dog.
Have had my share of GSP's great dog and great energy. Really nice dogs

sisu · « **Reply #22 on:** October 21, 2010, 08:44:15 PM »

Biginner, I am so sorry for you & your family. There are really no words or anything to say when losing a family member as I feel most dogs are with those on this site. I hope you can find another pup to take her place and fill the void for you & your son.

Lowedog · « **Reply #23 on:** October 21, 2010, 08:45:46 PM »

We who choose to surround ourselves with lives even more temporary than our own live within a fragile circle, easily and often breached. Unable to accept its awful gaps, we still would live no other way. We cherish memory as the only certain immortality, never fully understanding the necessary plan...

From: "the Once Again Prince"
By: Irving Townsend

sisu · « **Reply #24 on:** October 21, 2010, 09:05:22 PM »

Quote from: Lowedog on October 21, 2010, 08:45:46 PM

We who choose to surround ourselves with lives even more temporary than our own live within a fragile circle, easily and often breached. Unable to accept its awful gaps, we still would live no other way. We cherish memory as the only certain immortality, never fully understanding the necessary plan...

From: "the Once Again Prince"
By: Irving Townsend

Lowedog, that was beautiful. Here is a link of poems dedicated to dogs. Poems in Praise of Dogs

Wile E. Hunter · « **Reply #25 on:** October 21, 2010, 09:10:54 PM »

I'm really really really sorry to hear that. I lost a pup once, tore me up. Sorry man...

Wile E.

seth30 · « **Reply #26 on:** October 21, 2010, 09:12:31 PM »

Quote from: Wile E. Hunter on October 21, 2010, 09:10:54 PM

I'm really really really sorry to hear that. I lost a pup once, tore me up. Sorry man...

Wile E.

I second that

Rowdy · « **Reply #27 on:** October 21, 2010, 09:16:25 PM »

I'm terribly sorry for your family's loss. Great pic of the "trouble makers", the pup sure was a looker. I have a GSP and most likely will for the rest of my life. Great family dogs and great hunters. When the time comes get another. Again, I'm sorry for your loss my heart hurts just thinking about it. My hellian is sitting with me as I type this, couldn't imagine losing him.

Jake

MikeWalking · « **Reply #28 on:** October 21, 2010, 09:40:53 PM »

Ouch, so sorry to see this.

halflife65 · « **Reply #29 on:** October 21, 2010, 11:18:51 PM »

That's terrible - I'm really sorry that happened.

bowhunterforever · « **Reply #30 on:** October 21, 2010, 11:51:44 PM »

Sorry to hear that

huntlakewood · « **Reply #31 on:** October 22, 2010, 06:17:41 AM »

Sorry to hear about your loss.

Ellensburg · « **Reply #32 on:** October 22, 2010, 06:49:14 PM »

Wow, that would be really sad. Not sure if its harder to lose a newer dog, or an old dog. Both are horrible.

Did the dog have the parvo vaccine? And osmeone mentioned their dog getting parvo between the second to last and last set of shots.... My dog only had 2 rounds of shots for parvo... Hope he is safe!

bighorns2bushytails · « **Reply #33 on:** October 23, 2010, 12:09:12 AM »

sorry for your loss. i couldnt imagine losing my gun dog. hope you can find another great dog soon!

--bh2bt

high country · « **Reply #34 on:** October 23, 2010, 03:16:24 AM »

I have watched a pup succumb to parvo......I am sorry you had to see that.

Stickerbush · « **Reply #35 on:** October 23, 2010, 09:06:07 PM »

my condolences

BIGINNER · « **Reply #36 on:** October 23, 2010, 09:24:56 PM »

Quote from: high country on October 23, 2010, 03:16:24 AM

I have watched a pup succumb to parvo......I am sorry you had to see that.

definitely wouldn't want anyone to witness their dog go through something like that. So much suffering. Thank you all for your kind words.

mjbskwim · « **Reply #37 on:** October 24, 2010, 11:26:18 PM »

Quote from: Antlerking on October 21, 2010, 08:28:18 PM

is this common for pups ? can it be prevented or is it just a thing that happens? I am not familier with this
sorry for your loss, good looking pup!

Puppies need to have ALL their shots before you take them outside and around other dogs.
They can get Parvo from the grass and where ever other dogs have been.
It's real easy for them to get.

I'm sorry about your pup.If you get another one,just make sure you keep it safe till it gets all it's shots.

Happy Gilmore · « **Reply #38 on:** October 26, 2010, 03:14:54 PM »

Sorry to hear-

all pups should be kept away from places frequented by many dogs or coyotes until they've had all their parvo vaccinations. Places like dog parks, parks in general, running paths public areas. I know of one lady who lost an entire litter and it was assumed Parvo was introduced to her home from the UPS drivers boots, it was the only stranger who visited the house at the time the pups got sickened.

tough deal- sorry to hear.

BIGINNER · « **Reply #39 on:** October 26, 2010, 03:16:39 PM »

Quote from: mjbskwim on October 24, 2010, 11:26:18 PM

Quote from: Antlerking on October 21, 2010, 08:28:18 PM
is this common for pups ? can it be prevented or is it just a thing that happens? I am not familier with this
sorry for your loss, good looking pup!
Puppies need to have ALL their shots before you take them outside and around other dogs.
They can get Parvo from the grass and where ever other dogs have been.
It's real easy for them to get.

I'm sorry about your pup.If you get another one,just make sure you keep it safe till it gets all it's shots.

i got a question, my pup was up to date with all its vaccinations, is there still a chance of getting parvo? or were the vaccines not good? what could be the reason for this?

vtec · « **Reply #40 on:** October 26, 2010, 03:28:51 PM »

Sorry to hear that as well, I know how ya feel I just had to put my lab down about 2 weeks ago. Very hard on the family

ellensburgpo · « **Reply #41 on:** October 26, 2010, 03:35:38 PM »

Really sorry to hear that man

Happy Gilmore · « **Reply #42 on:** October 26, 2010, 04:32:08 PM »

Couple things people point at when a pup gets parvo. Age is first. Quality of vaccine is second.

Parvo vaccine is a couple of shots. Pups don't have full immunity until they've had their series.

Second is where you got the vaccine from. Many folks/breeders do Parvo vacs themselves. Buy it from the feed store. This is probably ok most of the time but, if the store is not dillegent on rotating the vaccine stock and ensuring it is in a properly temperature controlled environment it goes bad and won't work. I'd bet most vets probably take better care of vaccines than a feed store or, at minimum, they are a little more careful about monitoring and controlling their vaccine stock than the feed and farm store.

This is a couple ways it can happen.

6 Point · « **Reply #43 on:** October 26, 2010, 04:51:01 PM »

Put down two labs this summer at 14 and `15. Picking up a new pup in the am. Don't know why I waited this long. So sorry for Your family's loss. It is never easy!! Why can't dogs just live to 70???

mjbskwim · « **Reply #44 on:** October 26, 2010, 10:09:25 PM »

Quote from: Happy Gilmore on October 26, 2010, 04:32:08 PM

Couple things people point at when a pup gets parvo. Age is first. Quality of vaccine is second.

Parvo vaccine is a couple of shots. Pups don't have full immunity until they've had their series.

Second is where you got the vaccine from. Many folks/breeders do Parvo vacs themselves. Buy it from the feed store. This is probably ok most of the time but, if the store is not diligent on rotating the vaccine stock and ensuring it is in a properly temperature controlled environment it goes bad and won't work. I'd bet most vets probably take better care of vaccines than a feed store or, at minimum, they are a little more careful about monitoring and controlling their vaccine stock than the feed and farm store.

This is a couple ways it can happen.

Yeah,how close to puppy mill was the place? Vets would always go thru more product than a feed store,no?
They do shots once a year that only need done every 2

A breeder on canyon road in Tacoma that breeds goldens,had 2 dogs in just 1 park that had no shoulders develop.Sometimes the place doesn't look like a mill,but the folks don't know better.
Maybe not that clean?

Make sure your pup has the correct shots.
Don't do duplicates either,this could kill it too.

Oh and 6point,If my dog lives to 70,we're gunna have a severe falling out.

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