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Post by caryll on Nov 16, 2022 7:50:27 GMT
I'm so totally broken.
My beautiful boy was given sleep last night.
His aggressive outbursts had been worsening (four times in a week) & on Wednesday evening he attacked me for no reason. I ended up in casualty with bites to my stomach and a large chunk bitten off of the end of my thumb.
I took him to the vet on Monday and had a long discussion. They think he was suffering from SOAS (sudden onset aggression syndrome) and each 'episode' was damaging his brain further. There is no treatment.
So for his welfare & our safety it was agreed to let him go. He went very peacefully, with his family loving him right to the end.
It's a comfort, in a way, to know he was so well loved & cared for & he really did love us as well. He just couldn't help himself.
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Post by ellenb on Nov 16, 2022 10:12:46 GMT
I am so sorry to hear this  I wish you all the best and hope you find comfort |
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Post by gtrmacs on Nov 16, 2022 11:31:01 GMT
Oh, heavens, Caryll - no words.
Hugs to you'n'yours from T'n'me ...
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Post by cockneychris on Nov 16, 2022 12:12:38 GMT
Caryl I’m so sorry that you have been put in this position to have Badger euthanised. I know how you and the family adored him, but for your safety you have done the correct thing. I hope you recover quickly, I know how dog bites throb all around your body let alone in the spot that has been bitten. If you need to talk it out I am here on the end of the phone/ keyboard. I hope you recover quickly it must of been a bad shock to your systems. X.
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Post by gsdgroupie on Nov 16, 2022 14:24:35 GMT
Oh no, how awful for you and your family, it's so sad.  Badger had the best life with you. Poor boy, it doesn't make it any easier but as you say, he couldn't help it. I've never heard of SAOS but could it be hereditary? We're all thinking of you.  |
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Post by goodie on Nov 16, 2022 15:37:02 GMT
 So sorry to hear this caryll, our thoughts are with you at this time. You have done so much for Badger, given love, given him the best life he could ever have imagined (a lot of people would have given up much sooner considering the ADHD). He was loved, you are of course all heart-broken, but, as there is no cure, and you ending up in A&E, it was for the best. Sometimes life is cruel. As Jacqui, said, we are all here for you!
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Post by gtrmacs on Nov 16, 2022 15:38:25 GMT
Like CChris said, get in touch if you need to unload, Caryll. Message for fone ...
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Post by caryll on Nov 16, 2022 16:29:11 GMT
Oh no, how awful for you and your family, it's so sad. Badger had the best life with you. Poor boy, it doesn't make it any easier but as you say, he couldn't help it. I've never heard of SAOS but could it be hereditary? We're all thinking of you. SOAS used to be called Bully Rage, but it's also well known in Cocker & Springer Spaniels. I think in some cases it's hereditary, but it isn't proven. Dr Robert Mugford is credited with connecting the condition between the bullies & spaniels (and one or two other breeds). But even he couldn't find either a hereditary link or an environmental link. I'd heard of it back in the 70's, but it's been much less prevalent in recent years. Badger's mum was totally sane & bomb proof, as was his dad. Also, his dad has fathered several litters without incident. It was also suggested that Badger may have been brain damaged 'in utero', and that would more than explain his various behavioural problems. |
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Post by cockneychris on Nov 16, 2022 20:06:23 GMT
Thanks for explaining that Caryll.
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Post by gtrmacs on Nov 16, 2022 20:20:29 GMT
Will you recover OK from your injuries, Caryll??
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Post by gsdgroupie on Nov 16, 2022 21:09:01 GMT
Will you recover OK from your injuries, Caryll?? I was thinking the same thing, can't be too careful with animal bites. Did you need a tetanus jab Caryll? Take care.
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Post by caryll on Nov 16, 2022 23:01:02 GMT
Yes, I'm fine. My thumb's a little sore,but not as bad as I thought it would be. The other bites weren't severe.
I did need a tetanus jab, and that actually hurt more than the bites!
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Post by caryll on Nov 17, 2022 16:33:47 GMT
Today has really hit hard. No idea why in particular, but everything has reminded me of 'Badger would have done this' or 'Badger would have done that'.
I swear I've cried for the last 12 hours. Still crying.
Don't know why. After all, it's only a dog.
If one more person hints that "it's only a dog" I swear I shall commit murder.
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Post by gtrmacs on Nov 17, 2022 18:23:21 GMT
It's _never_ only a dog. More hugs from T'n'me ...
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Post by gsdgroupie on Nov 17, 2022 19:06:02 GMT
I agree, it's never only a dog and only those unfortunates who have never shared their life with a dog would say that. It's natural to be upset, after all we alter our lives to suit their needs and everything seems to revolve around them. It affects everyone differently doesn't it - how are your husband and daughter coping? |
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