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Morkie4 · 09-29-2018, 11:51 AM

My sweet Toby is gone. He had several episodes of HGE over the years and always recovered. He had another episode in July and recovered but he couldn't seem to regain his weight. But he was eating well, doing his business, playing ball and ruling over the girls like always.

This week he started having a slight breathing issue, fast but not deep breaths.But still active. Last night we took him to the emergency vet cause that all changed in a short time. Did blood work and xrays........seems he has had lung cancer for a while. There was also a huge amount of fluid in his belly......couldn't even find his heart on the xrays because of the amount of fluid. While they could find out where the fluid came from and reduce it by draining, that would be risky and no guarantees it would help or extend his life significantly.
And nothing would help with the cancer.

We made the decision to not let him suffer but to be there for him to the end. And that we did. It was a very peaceful passing and the staff was wonderful and treated us and Toby so loving and kind.

We cried and continue to cry. He was our only boy, only Yorkie and very very special. He is gone but will always reside in our hearts.

JanG · 09-30-2018, 02:41 AM

Oh, Carol, I'm so sorry to hear this news. Toby was such a special boy and I know how much you'll miss him.

I'm having trouble finding words to let you know how much I empathize with you. Give your hubby and all the girls a special hug. I know you'll never forget him.

Morkie4 · 09-30-2018, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JanG

Oh, Carol, I'm so sorry to hear this news. Toby was such a special boy and I know how much you'll miss him.

I'm having trouble finding words to let you know how much I empathize with you. Give your hubby and all the girls a special hug. I know you'll never forget him.

Thanks, Jan. He was very special. He was the one that kissed me good night every night. He was the one that kept my back warm at night. He was the one I always shared my breakfast with. Just so many things to list that made him special. Miss him so much.

This house has never been so quiet......a very sad quiet!

MaxJack'sMom · 10-01-2018, 02:27 PM

Carol, I am so sorry about little Toby! I know you have so many wonderful memories to cherish. Lady Kallie was there to welcome him to the Rainbow Bridge, and now they can play and not be lonely.

Morkie4 · 10-01-2018, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MaxJack'sMom

Carol, I am so sorry about little Toby! I know you have so many wonderful memories to cherish. Lady Kallie was there to welcome him to the Rainbow Bridge, and now they can play and not be lonely.

Morkie4 · 10-10-2018, 10:59 AM

Today is a bad day. Not sure why today but it's been so hard. Hasn't been two weeks and he is constantly on my mind, every where I look, I invision him being HIM. Hitting his soccer ball back and forth with me and barking for me to get it when it rolled under the TV stand. How every morning he would wait for his share of my English muffin. How he always escorted the girls outside. The nightly kiss and warmth on my back as he snuggled next to me. So so many little things that I miss.

09-29-2018, 11:51 AM	#1
Morkie4 Moderator Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 40,450	My Sweet Toby My sweet Toby is gone. He had several episodes of HGE over the years and always recovered. He had another episode in July and recovered but he couldn't seem to regain his weight. But he was eating well, doing his business, playing ball and ruling over the girls like always. This week he started having a slight breathing issue, fast but not deep breaths.But still active. Last night we took him to the emergency vet cause that all changed in a short time. Did blood work and xrays........seems he has had lung cancer for a while. There was also a huge amount of fluid in his belly......couldn't even find his heart on the xrays because of the amount of fluid. While they could find out where the fluid came from and reduce it by draining, that would be risky and no guarantees it would help or extend his life significantly. And nothing would help with the cancer. We made the decision to not let him suffer but to be there for him to the end. And that we did. It was a very peaceful passing and the staff was wonderful and treated us and Toby so loving and kind. We cried and continue to cry. He was our only boy, only Yorkie and very very special. He is gone but will always reside in our hearts. __________________

09-30-2018, 02:41 AM	#2
JanG Maltese Authority Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,517	Oh, Carol, I'm so sorry to hear this news. Toby was such a special boy and I know how much you'll miss him. I'm having trouble finding words to let you know how much I empathize with you. Give your hubby and all the girls a special hug. I know you'll never forget him. __________________ Jan

10-01-2018, 02:27 PM	#4
MaxJack'sMom Donating MT 8,000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melrose Park, Ill Posts: 8,351	Carol, I am so sorry about little Toby! I know you have so many wonderful memories to cherish. Lady Kallie was there to welcome him to the Rainbow Bridge, and now they can play and not be lonely. __________________ We do not have to wait for Heaven, it is here on Earth and has four legs My life: a marathon, a jog, a walk (now) and the end will be a crawl.

10-10-2018, 10:59 AM	#6
Morkie4 Moderator Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 40,450	Today is a bad day. Not sure why today but it's been so hard. Hasn't been two weeks and he is constantly on my mind, every where I look, I invision him being HIM. Hitting his soccer ball back and forth with me and barking for me to get it when it rolled under the TV stand. How every morning he would wait for his share of my English muffin. How he always escorted the girls outside. The nightly kiss and warmth on my back as he snuggled next to me. So so many little things that I miss. __________________

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