gadgetsmom Posted November 4, 2005 Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 My gadget passed away recently at the young age of 5. He was a pure breed with a great lineage. He passed away due to a "hypocellular bone marrow". I've checked with his breeder, and others as well, and none were familiar with this being common among Border Collies. Has anyone comne across this? I am still devasted by my loss. My family is interested in getting another Border, but we just can't bring ourselves to do so yet. We know there will never be another Gadget. Any info anyone could share would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miztiki Posted November 4, 2005 Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 I don't have any information on the condition you mentioned. I just wanted to say sorry about losing your boy at such a young age. I know what you mean about there not being another Gadget. I put my old Mickey down in her old age and it was several years before I felt ready to get another dog. I didn't want any other breed but a Border Collie but knew I would be expecting another Mickey, so I waited until my heart had healed more. Five years later and I now have two. Neither are anything like my old girl but they are both great in their own way and I love them. I still talk about my old Mickey though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan's Mom Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 I have not heard of that condition either, but wanted to say that I'm sorry for your loss. I'm sure it is especially hard when you still have so many questions. Good luck in your quest to find out more information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBP Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 Hypocellular bone marrow is not usually a disease entity of itself, it is usually a secondary problem to another disease...in our area one of the tickborne diseases is the most common in conjunction with this diagnosis. (i.e. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever or Ehrlichia). So sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claire Owen Posted November 9, 2005 Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 Thats awful, such a young age, I am so very sorry for your loss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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