My Sweet Pea is gone

I just wanted to post the story of the sudden death of my 1 pound 11 oz tea cup poodle named Peaches (Pea). On September 18, 2004, @ 7:30 am I received the telephone call from Dr. Walker that Pea had died during the early morning hours. I just cried, cried, and asked my DH why Pea had to die. We had her for 8 years. Pea died of a condition that small breed develops called hemmoratic gastrointestoritis(vomiting, bloody stool, no fever). There is no testing or cure for the disease. When my DH purchased Pea in September 6, 1996 she was 3 months old and weighted 3/4 pound. Pea was my wedding anniversary gift. The best gift I ever received from DH. She was so tiny that my DH and I would keep her wrapped in baby blankets. Pea appeared to be a healthy little girl until the second week at our home that is when she became sick with Distemper. I was so native about canine diseases, because I had never heard of Distemper. Pea spent 4 days in ICU at the hospital. The medical doctor told me on day 3, that if Pea didn't not come out of the coma that he would have to put her to sleep. I left the hospital crying. Well on day 4, I returned to the hospital at 7:30 am to find Pea sitting up in the incubator.The doctor came in and said he would continue to watch Pea and would let her go home on day 5 if her condition continued to improved. On day 5, DH and I took our little girl home to start the rehab program for Pea. The distemper affected Pea as if she had a stroke-back legs were limp. For 8 years, DH and I provided the following care for Pea: Pureed her food (she only ate 3/4 cups of food a day) Heated food in microwave at each meal Got up during the hours of 2 and 3 am to heat up food Gave her water by syringe Took up and down stairs in the house (Pea could no longer go up stair) Wrapped in blankie and held until she went to sleep Gave liquid phenobarbial for seizure 2x a day in syringe I enjoyed every minute of taking care of Pea. My DH and I lived our lives around Pea. Now she is gone and we are lost. We have decided not to get another little friend at this time. Pea, momma and dads will always miss you, love you, and cherish the wonderful memories forever. Peaches (Pea, Pea Momma) Gorham 6/28/96-9/18/04 Tammie G.

Tammie, I am so sorry for your lost. My husband and I had to put our sixteen year old poodle to sleep over Labor Day Weekend. I know how quiet and empty your home feels. I miss my baby so much also. I try to think about all the good times, how happy she was when I came home, how she loved to chase golf balls..... it helps. Don't let yourself forget that you gave her a loving, safe, happy life and that she loved you dearly.

Tammie, I am soo sorry to hear of your loss. I have a tea cup chichihua, and I know all too well the way these tiny angels tear at your heart. I hope you and your DH cope well and when the time is right, bring a new baby into your home. Adrienne

I know how you feel . I just had to put my sweet little "sunny" to sleep on November 19th. She was the most sweet tempered little chow chow ever. I fell in love with her at the first moment I saw that sweet little face in the kennel at petsmart 6 years ago. My poor baby was born with an extreme case of hip displaysia. Which could not be corrected with surgery. She also had a knee problem that was corrected with surgery at 8 months of age. This year she lost her vision. Surgery did not correct the problem. Then her poor hind legs started shaking so bad from the hip displaysia, she could hardly stand. Her medicine wasn't helping anymore. I had to carry her up and down the stairs to go outside and come in. She was so afraid of moving because she couldn't see and her legs ached, that she just layed around and cried. Putting a beloved pet to sleep is the hardest thing to do. You know in your head that it is the right thing to do, but your heart says differently. You can't help but feel guilty and you miss them like crazy.