Lost my huntin buddy today

  • matt_grow
    Albertville MN
    Posts: 2019
    November 15, 2006 at 11:42 pm #1252157

    Remember that post Bowman made about Ehrlichiosis? >Bob Bowman’s Post on Ehrlichiosis< Well it got too far with my pup before it was diagnosed and I had to have him put to sleep today. It got to the point where he lost all his muscle mass and he couldn’t get up anymore. He’d try his little heart to get up just to please me but he finally couldn’t do it.

    I’ve now lost 2 dogs to this condition in the past 6 months. And I’ve come to realization that there is no 100% tick prevention other than keeping them out of the woods. Both my dogs were treated heavily with tick meds because I hunted with them so much. After going through this, I wonder if I should even hunt with another dog.

    Theres no screwing around with Ehrlichiosis. If you don’t catch it quick, chances are you won’t. Its becoming a very popular disease and is very dificult to diagnose.

    blue-fleck
    Dresbach, MN
    Posts: 7872
    November 15, 2006 at 11:44 pm #499938

    I’m very sorry to hear of your loss Matt.

    jon_jordan
    St. Paul, Mn
    Posts: 10908
    November 15, 2006 at 11:47 pm #499939

    That’s a good looking dog, Matt. Sorry to hear about your loss.

    -J.

    lenny_jamison
    Bay City , WI
    Posts: 4001
    November 15, 2006 at 11:48 pm #499940

    That is a darn shame. Sorry to hear it.

    Can you tell me a little more about this disease. I am concerned because my dog is out constantly.

    Bob Carlson
    Mille Lacs Lake (eastside), Mn.
    Posts: 2936
    November 15, 2006 at 11:48 pm #499941

    Matt,
    From one dog lover to another…I’m very sorry for your loss

    fish2live
    hampton,mn
    Posts: 193
    November 15, 2006 at 11:52 pm #499942

    sorry to hear about your loss i can’t even imagine what it will be like when it’s my pups time.

    tony_p
    Waterloo, IA
    Posts: 1792
    November 15, 2006 at 11:53 pm #499943

    Im sorry to hear about your loss .

    bill_cadwell
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Posts: 12607
    November 15, 2006 at 11:55 pm #499945

    Very sorry to hear of your loss Matt.
    Thanks, Bill

    bucky12pt
    Isle Mn
    Posts: 953
    November 16, 2006 at 12:03 am #499949

    sorry to hear that matt. hang in there!

    wade_kuehl
    Northwest Iowa
    Posts: 6167
    November 16, 2006 at 12:09 am #499951

    Matt, I’m really sorry to hear that bud. Both dogs… that’s gotta be tough.

    yellowjacket
    Byron, MN
    Posts: 1013
    November 16, 2006 at 12:23 am #499954

    Matt,

    Sorry to hear about this…I had a Chessie 6 years ago who went into liver failure, put him on meds…took half the bottle back as it was too late, had to put him down…toughest day in my life

    D

    gundez-71
    South Minnesota
    Posts: 675
    November 16, 2006 at 12:27 am #499955

    Sorry about your loss.

    Gundy

    crosby-stick
    Crosby MN
    Posts: 613
    November 16, 2006 at 12:29 am #499957

    True bummer my dog had it. Caught it in time the crap is nasty. Hard to take but you must have a Dog

    Logan
    Big Lake, MN
    Posts: 389
    November 16, 2006 at 12:34 am #499961

    Sorry to hear that also. I have a 13 year old Lab and I don’t think he will be around too much longer either. You have to climb that mountain again and get that pup and teach it all you can, that would be the only way to hunt again. I can’t imagine hunting without a dog!!

    sliderfishn
    Blaine, MN
    Posts: 5432
    November 16, 2006 at 12:37 am #499964

    Matt, I am sorry to hear about your loss. Two in such a short time.

    Ron

    gonefishing
    Lacrosse Wi
    Posts: 495
    November 16, 2006 at 12:41 am #499966

    Sorry for your loss but you will always have memories to fall back on.

    rvrat
    st cloud,mn
    Posts: 1571
    November 16, 2006 at 12:53 am #499969

    Sorry for the loss… I currently own a Springer and have had them my whole life..they are great dogs.

    smp500
    Duluth MN
    Posts: 52
    November 16, 2006 at 1:14 am #499978

    Matt, I don’t think you should give up on dogs, cus’ I think a dog could have a lot worse life than livin’ and hunting with you. I know its hard on a guy, but keep your head up and give another pup a chance to enjoy life, however long or short it may be…..

    chappy
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 4854
    November 16, 2006 at 1:37 am #499994

    Sorry for your loss Matt. Lenny’s right…..It’s a damn shame!

    fishahollik
    South Range, WI
    Posts: 1776
    November 16, 2006 at 1:37 am #499995

    Sorry to hear of your loss, but don’t give up, life is short, enjoy it to the fullest.

    robstenger
    Northern Twin Cities, MN
    Posts: 11374
    November 16, 2006 at 1:40 am #499998

    Sorry to hear it buddy. Nothing tougher than that. I’m at a loss for words. I’ll be giving my pooch an extra belly rub in memeory of your PUP tonight Matt. Hang in there buddy.

    chris-tuckner
    Hastings/Isle MN
    Posts: 12318
    November 16, 2006 at 2:23 am #500026

    Like all the posts above, sorry to hear of that Matt.

    Ben Garver
    Hickman, Nebraska
    Posts: 3149
    November 16, 2006 at 2:29 am #500033

    Soryy for your loss Matt. Keep your head up!!

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59988
    November 16, 2006 at 2:30 am #500034

    Mr. Grow, I kid with you much. Not in this post. Putting a family member down is not something I can deal with easily. Takes the smile right off my face…as you are feeling now.

    There are few things in life that can give a fellow the happiness of a dog…more so with a hunting dog, because of the hunting bond that only a master and a pooch can understand.

    Anyone that has owned a dog…a best friend feels your pain. Your question should be…is the pain worth the bond of a new dog. Only you can answer that.

    Thanks for sharing Matt, out hearts go out to you.

    luke_haugland
    Iowa City, Iowa
    Posts: 3037
    November 16, 2006 at 3:05 am #500051

    Matt, I have lost two chessies…not so close as you, but still lost. I will be thinking and wishing you the best!
    I have my third!

    millerman
    Red Wing, MN
    Posts: 627
    November 16, 2006 at 3:07 am #500053

    Sorry for your loss. It was the hardest day I have had in a long time when I had to put mine down! Never heard of this disease before. Thanks for the info even though it is painful!

    eyebuster
    Duluth
    Posts: 1025
    November 16, 2006 at 3:08 am #500054

    Sorry to hear of this, it is truly sad.

    Best wishes for you and your friend.

    Doug Ertl
    St Cloud, MN
    Posts: 957
    November 16, 2006 at 3:26 am #500061


    sorry to hear this Matt.

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