I lost my cocker spaniel Jack suddenly on the 11 dec with liver disease.He was fine on the monday and tuesday, running and playing around in his funny way that he did but, by the Thursday he couldnt walk. I thought at first he had had a stroke but by the dinner time he was too weak to lap water by 7pm his gums and belly were turning yellow ironicly i am a nurse who works on a gastro ward mainly dealing with liver complaints and knew by then it was liver disease. I was frightened to take him to the vets selfish i know, i knew they would put him to sleep, he was my baby boy and i loved him so much by 10.30pm we took him to the vets as he was semi-comatosed. He was to be put to sleep but, as i said my good byes he died. I can not get over this he was only 8 and a half. I now have another dog a little girl staffie called maisie who is 17 weeks old (my father supprised me with her) at first i felt it was too soon and felt terribly guilty. Time does heal but, i feel robbed we had got him aged 5 years from cocker spaniel rescue.I know alcohol can cause liver disease but he obviously didnt drink so does anybody know what caused this? He was very over weight when we got him but with exercise and a healthy diet he lost loads and looked the picture of help. If anybody can shed any light on why this happened i would be so greatful.
My heart goes out to every one who has lost any pet they were one of your family it still hurts so much.
With love and best wishes to all.

So sorry to hear about your dog Joanna, what a terrible shock for you. We all know how dreadful it feels, but hold on to the fact that it was quick, and he didn't suffer for long. Also, you were with him when he died. So sorry....
Kat

thank you both for your kind words i take comfort in the fact it was quick but i just cant seem to get over it Maisie helps take my mind off Jack but then i feel guilty for enjoying her .I know things will get better with time. hope you both had a merry christmas and heres wishing you a happy and healthy new year xx

Hi Joanna

Try not to feel guilty for enjoying your new pup. Most of us feel that way, but it's quite illogical really. They aren't a replacement, but having a youngster around does take your mind off it if nothing else. It's another life you have chosen to share, and give love and kindness to, that isn't something you should feel bad about - its a good thing.
Enjoy your pup

Kat

Have a happy and peaceful New Year (fat chance with a pup around!)

Im sorry that i cannot help you with any idas of what may have caused his livers to fail.

But I understand how it feels to lose a dog of only aged 8.

All i want to say is I feel for you but you have another little babie who needs your love and kindness.

Rox