sudden death of dog

[KailahsDad]

2 days ago our dog of 11 years suddenly passed away in front of us. She was 12, very healthy and was acting perfectly fine the entire day. Was at the docs 3 weeks before, no problems. Went to her groomers and was beautiful as usual. That night she lied on the couch sleeping, suddenly made a gasp for air , stiffened up, let out a strange wining sound and was gone. Our hearts are so broken. Kailah was everything. I refused the autopsy because she was gone and I didn't want her cut open. She  was never sick. I did notice the past month she would shake her head more often. I would here her ears flop back and forth. She was very clean and visited the doc frequently. Just wondering, could it have been her heart or an aneurysm?

[dobienamedraven]

I'm so sorry, I know the hurt you are feeling. Her memory will always be with you. She went the way she would want to I'm sure, comfortably on her sofa with her family and no suffering. Try to think of her life and know she is forever with you.

[JanisM13]

I am sure if Kailah had a choice it would have been to stay in your
very loving home for more years,it sounds like she had a great skin
dad.
No one will know the WHY as several things could have happened
since she was so healthy and well cared for,she was a treasure it
sounds like.
I did have a Greyhound about 8 years ago who let out a loud yelp
and whine and laid down to sleep forever,Nickki had a heart attack
(our vet thought) as it was so sudden and she too had been fine
she was 12  BUT who can say this is why your Kailah left?
It is never easy to find we are without them but she has moved into
that special place in your heart...never to leave  or be far from you.
My heart hurts for you and your family
Run free...run like the wind little girl
Jan

[KailahsDad]

Thank you Margot49! I hope our dogs are all happily playing together. i'll hold her again someday.

[KailahsDad]

Thank you Tony. It has been a rough few days but we gave her and she gave us a wonderful life. All that matters to me is that she's happy. xo

[Margot49]

I am so sorry to read of your loss.  Agree with what tony said.  Could have been a number of things.  I lost a couple of dogs in years past very unexpectedly with no signs anything was wrong.  An older dog to a heart attack and another to a ruptured tumor on her liver.  
My heart goes out to you also.

[tonyb286]

Hi. Yes, it could have been either - or something completely different. Sadly, you may never know for sure, but hopefully you can be reassured it was quick. My sincere condolences on your loss. It's very hard when something like this happens and it leaves us in shock and great distress. My heart goes out to you.

Run free Kailah.

Tony