[acnielsen guy]

Hi everyone. Little Tristan, our puppy that came to us about three months ago is dying. After several visits to the vet it was determined that he has renal insufficiency. His phosphorus levels were high and his body was sucking calcium from his bones to balance the excess. In humans of course we could give dialysis or even kidney transplants but not for Tristan; he was being poisoned by his own body.

If he survives the night we will take him to the vet tomorrow and have him put to sleep. If we could have stabilized him with the medications he may have been able to live for another six months but that was not possible, and he has begun to suffer pain. We have given him painkillers and he is resting now.

I thought I would let you, my friends, know that about our dear Tristan

[habs4ever]

Damn.Best wishes for you and yours tonight, AC.If you can could you post a pic of the little fella :-)

Salut to your dear Tristan, and adieu....

[Neets]

Having gone through this just a month ago, my heart breaks for you Cap'n......I am so very very sorry.

[grannie9]

I know you and your family tried everything AC..but it was a losing battle. It was something he was born with, and took so long and so many DR's to find.. By the time they found out what was wrong it was too late.. Poor little guy, he is so cute and fun loving, and sooo smart..

You did everything you could and he had a loving and wonderful home... No little pup could have asked for more.. smooooch

[.38sw]

AC, I'm so sorry about your little puppy, Tristan. You have my sympathy. Our little fur friends are precious to us, and their loss leaves a hole in our hearts. He was fortunate to have you and your family for the short time he was here.