Dr. P immediately took him from me and rushed him back. He was warm still and I had hopes. She said his heart was beating and went into action to save him but he poured foamy blood from his nose and expired. My vet requested to do the autopsy and I said yes without question. I needed to know. When I got home I sent an email to everyone that was for the litter. Kay-bless you for calling me and sharing my grief with me while I suffered. I was angry, depressed, and just not understanding what just happened to me. I think this explains a lot of the mystery deaths people have told me about and illnesses in puppies that have no causes, and the vet also confirmed that some new pines now cause a type of disease. a coughing disease…lepto? not sure…its a blur to me right now.

The results came back yesterday from the state. His lungs were full of lesions caused by the saw dust particles from the pine shavings that I used as bedding from age of 6 weeks on. He was the largest puppy at 17 pounds at 8 weeks and took in more dust then the others. He had is travel into his blood stream thru is lungs and cause damage to not only his lungs but blockage to his heart and a small area of his brain. I read the results and had closure in my heart and more tears shared with my family. I have 4 beautiful babies and 4 new families to work with for the future. My son took pictures of my boy before he passed that day playing…I will keep them forever to remind me. Thank you for letting me share this….

but NEVER again…NEVER.

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