I have to say that all the message from everyone have helped me through this and its been a great support.

He sadly came to the end of his short life this afternoon.
The transfusion made no difference. The toxin was out of his body but for some unknown reason even to the vets his own body was attacking itself and there was no hope, everything that could be done was done.

He was such a joy to live with and the best Lab we've ever had, don' think any other Lab would ever compare.
He loved life, people and most other dogs. He loved playing ball, he was so gentle and he melted the hearts of everyone who met him.
He never did anything wrong(well apart from stealing food from the work surface) and he was one dog i have never complained about. He was a perfect gentleman in the dog world.

Run free young man and enjoy playing up there on the rainbow bridge.

xxx

So sorry, my heart goes out to you. There was nothing more you could do, so however much grief you feel, don't blame yourself in any way.

In time, when you feel able, I hope you might be able to find out where he ingested the toxin and get some kind of redress.

He sounded a truly lovely dog. Take care.

We will never find out where he got the toxin from as there is no way of proving exactly what was in his system.
An autopsy would show nothing other than tumors and that kind of thing.

He will be missed dearly by all who knew him.

Sleep well, Bentley.

Sue I am so very very sorry - I think you did all you could for him and I know from your posts how heartbroken you must be.

Run free Bentley - look out for a lovely Irish gal up there she'll take care of you - I am sure there are plenty of work surfaces for you to steal from and lots of balls to play with

((HUGS SUE))

condolances Sue.. this is so very tragic..

Rest in peace Bentley..

My thoughts are with you Sue x

Many hugs x x

so sorry to hear this sad news R I P Bentley you will be sadly missed run free at Rainbow Bridge our thought are with you at this sad time xx

Sue,

Im so terribly sorry to log in and hear this ((((Warmest hugs going out to you))))))
What a touching tribute you've posted, they take a big part of your heart with them but here's one fella who most definately sounds like he earned every part of the hearts he takes xxx
(we're all here if you need to shout,cry or here at the Bridge and sit awhile and smile sadly x)
Liv.

I am so very sorry to read this.

Run free Bentley.

(((hugs)))

very sorry to hear this. my thoughts are with you.

I am so sorry to read this.
You did all you could.
Run free at the bridge Bentley.
Lea
xxxx

How sad, Run free Bentley

my deepest sympathies to you Sue, run free bentley boy xx

So very sorry.....
hugs to you
Karen

im so sorry to read this , my heart goes out to u x x x x

run free and play happly bentley x x x x

Thanks for all the kind messages. Not sure why i come on here to read them. Sets the tears flowing again.
I know i'm not alone and we all have to go through this at some time or another, but i feel that any young dog passing away is more tragic than an elderly one who has had their life.

With the heart break this has caused i'm praying that Kai doesn't fall down with any problems which are known in the breed which often take them at a young age.

Im so sorry to hear this sad news, you tried so hard for him, run free Bentley.XX

So very sorry to hear such sad news.

Rest in peace Bently.
xxx

So sorry to hear this Sue
Our thoughts are with you all at this awfull time.
RIP Bentley
Aileen and the Girlies xxx

So sorry. RIP Bentley Sue he will always be in your heart. Run free young one.

So sorry
x

So sorry to hear this, RIP Bentley.
Mel

So sorry to hear the news in our thoughts, bless you all.   
R I P Bentley

Diane xx

I am always so sad when I read that someone has lost a beloved pet, its so hard to lose them and so easy to love them and let them in your heart. God Bless youll meet again on Rainbow Bridge as we all will someday meet our beloved dogs. Love never really dies you know, not once you have been lucky enough to share it with your dog.

So sorry to here your tragic news... im thinking of you, Rest in Peace Bentley and dont blame yourself in anyway Sue, you did the best by him

Very sad news, so sorry for you.

So sorry to hear this

RIP Bentley

Such sad news.  My thoughts are with you.  5 years old is way to young. 

Run Free at the Bridge, always watching and waiting for your mom. 

Doggy people are so kind and we do know what the heartache is,I lost my 22mth girl a few weeks ago and am still grieving but you know ever one of us are here to help you through the grief,he sounds a lovely young man and my heart goes out to you....he is free and out of pain ,charming all the young ladies including my little girl on rainbow bridge
Jenacis (Jan)

So sorry to hear the sad news about Bentley, it makes it all the more difficult for you as he was so young, sending hugs to you,
run free at the bridge Bentley xx

So very sorry to read this about a dog so young, my thoughts are with you.

im so sorry.  xxx

Sweet Dreams Bentley xx

so very sorry for your loss.
To lose a dog is bad without losing one so young.
god bless you both.
run free little man.
xxxx

God Bless Bentley run free.