# RIP, my dog Zoe **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 9, 2007, 5:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-my-dog-zoe/403360 "2007-05-09T05:01:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![scr4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/59ef9b/32.png) [@scr4](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scr4)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2007, 5:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-my-dog-zoe/403360/1 "2007-05-09T05:01:33Z")
Since several of you helped me with various issues with my dog, I thought I should report. My dog [Zoe](http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b86/kkobayashi1/2005-06-23-21h46m03.jpg) has been having serious problems with epilepsy. We put her on phenobarbital and potassium bromide, but that only managed to reduce the frequency of seizures to once a month or so. A couple of months ago I sent her to live at my aunt’s house in California, in hopes that change of environment may help, and also because (1) excessive urination due to medication was becoming impossible to deal with in my 1-bedroom apartment, and (2) we suspected tension with my other dog was exacerbating Zoe’s condition. She seemed to do very well for the first couple of months, but I just learned she passed away suddenly last night. Of course I expected this might happen, though I didn’t expect it quite so soon. I can’t help but think if I could have saved her if I was with her. But since her seizures were getting worse, I know it was a matter of time before this happened, or the seizures got so frequent that she needs to be euthanized. I just wanted to thank you all again for all the help you gave me about getting and keeping a dog. You - and she - have taught me much. ---
**Author:** ![kayT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayt/32/3633_2.png) [@kayT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayT)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2007, 5:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-my-dog-zoe/403360/2 "2007-05-09T05:09:19Z")
She was a beautiful dog. RIP Zoe. ---
**Author:** ![SnakesCatLady](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4af34b/32.png) [@SnakesCatLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SnakesCatLady)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2007, 5:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-my-dog-zoe/403360/3 "2007-05-09T05:10:34Z")
{{{ **scr4** }}} Zoe - who’s a good girl? Yes you! Yes you are! I am so sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful friend, and may memories of her help you through this very difficult time. ---
**Author:** ![nonacetone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nonacetone/32/2819_2.png) [@nonacetone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nonacetone)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2007, 8:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-my-dog-zoe/403360/4 "2007-05-09T08:16:15Z")
I’m so sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful girl, **scr4**. Rest in peace, Zoe. ---
**Author:** ![dogbutler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dogbutler/32/428_2.png) [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2007, 10:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-my-dog-zoe/403360/5 "2007-05-09T10:29:26Z")
I am sorry about Zoe. ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2007, 11:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-my-dog-zoe/403360/6 "2007-05-09T11:06:41Z")
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Sending supporting thoughts your way! ---
**Author:** ![whiterabbit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/cab0a1/32.png) [@whiterabbit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whiterabbit)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2007, 12:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-my-dog-zoe/403360/7 "2007-05-09T12:05:51Z")
I am so sorry. What a pretty girl! ---
**Author:** ![Missy2U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3bc359/32.png) [@Missy2U](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Missy2U)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2007, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-my-dog-zoe/403360/8 "2007-05-09T14:13:37Z")
I’m very very sorry for your loss. Zoe was a beautiful girl. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![ASAKMOTSD](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/919ad9/32.png) [@ASAKMOTSD](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ASAKMOTSD)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2007, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-my-dog-zoe/403360/9 "2007-05-09T14:14:47Z")
Pets are the best of friends and sometimes family. I am sorry for your loss. ---
**Author:** ![Honey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/honey/32/5074_2.png) [@Honey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Honey)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2007, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-my-dog-zoe/403360/10 "2007-05-09T14:40:59Z")
What a beauty Zoe was! I’m so sorry. ---
**Author:** ![Sunrazor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2acd7d/32.png) [@Sunrazor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunrazor)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2007, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-my-dog-zoe/403360/11 "2007-05-09T14:55:49Z")
Shelty? Very pretty dog – she looks so regal in that photo. My condolences; I know the sweet sorrow of losing a faithful and beloved pet all too well. Rest in peace, Zoe. ---
**Author:** ![NajaNivea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/22d042/32.png) [@NajaNivea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NajaNivea)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2007, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-my-dog-zoe/403360/12 "2007-05-09T16:27:01Z")
She’s lovely. I’m sorry for your loss ☹ Take care of yourself.