Little Houston, (Orange or Bruce) was euthanized this past Tuesday, May 6, 2008. He was only 9 weeks, 4 days old. Houston and all the puppies had diarrhea problems from the time they were about 3 weeks of age. Only his was much worse than the others. After a change in food, doses of Pepto, and medicated powder added to his food, he seemed to be getting better. However, he was still having problems after going to his new foster home. He was taken into the Paws vet, who eventually decided to open him up and see what was wrong. Well, his stomach was stretched, so the vet removed part of it and he seemed to be doing better. He went back home last Friday, but was back at the vet on Monday. The vet decided to open him up again on Tuesday to see if the surgery had worked. She found it had worked, however, the problem had started in another area of the stomach. The puppy couldn't go through another surgery, so he was put down. It's all very sad. Houston was one of the biggest, fluffiest puppies of the litter. But now he's together with Futon and Kelso at the Rainbow Bridge.
3 comments:
Laura:
We were so sorry to hear about Houston. My heart just broke. Hugs to all
I am also so sorry to hear about Houston. Prayers to his new puppyraisers...they must be devastated.
Remember Laura that you did everything possible...and we cannot tamper with mother nature.
God had other plans for Houston; although we may not know them. I hope he is hanging out with my "Jordan" that went to Rainbow Bridge in December - as he so loved the pups in my house.
We are deeply saddened by the loss, Hugo sends his love from Florida. Thanks to you for this Blog and your time working in such a noble cause. Brian, Kelli, & Hugo
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