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why did my dog die so suddenly
why did my dog die so suddenly...she's a cocker ...only 1 1/2 years old....we were so close...loved her so much...she died this mornin in her cage...there were no signs of her being sick...only thing was she wouldn't eat for a few days...i got up this mornin like i always do to let her out...she was laying on her side and her eyes were just a stare...she wasn't moving...i could see her breathing...i talked to her and then i petted her and she died right then....i'm so heartbroken...she vomited blood...i would love to know why she died...she was my best friend...i'll miss her so much...can anyone please tell me how you think she died...
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Oh sweetie, I am so sorry! This is just devastating for you, I know. When a thing like that happens so suddenly, and to such a young dog who otherwise seemed well, I realize how dreadful it is for you.
You were with her, beside her at the last. That was what she would have wanted. You comforted her, and helped her in those last few minutes. I don't honestly think if you had rushed her straight to a vet at that moment it woukld have done her any good. It sounds as if whatever she had was too far gone.
I can't tell you really what this was. I can only suggest...
Could she have got into any mouse or rat poison do you think? Or maybe even eaten a poisoned mouse a few days back?
It could possibly have been Parvo, -did she have diarrhea at all? If not, then probably it wasn't that.
I am so sorry you lost your dog. They are our best friends, family members, and companions. i know how sad you must be.
You were with her, beside her at the last. That was what she would have wanted. You comforted her, and helped her in those last few minutes. I don't honestly think if you had rushed her straight to a vet at that moment it woukld have done her any good. It sounds as if whatever she had was too far gone.
I can't tell you really what this was. I can only suggest...
Could she have got into any mouse or rat poison do you think? Or maybe even eaten a poisoned mouse a few days back?
It could possibly have been Parvo, -did she have diarrhea at all? If not, then probably it wasn't that.
I am so sorry you lost your dog. They are our best friends, family members, and companions. i know how sad you must be.
I know how you feel and it is even more devastating as she was so young and had barely started her life.Many yrs ago I lost my 10 month old golden Cocker,( Dante)who was so very large in my. life I remember he used to wave his back leg in the air as he ate his food the more he liked it the bigger the wave.
My ex ran over him in the driveway as he rushed out to greet him,It took us so long to get over the if onlys.So my darling I feel the pain you are going through so much.
I called up Dante's breeder to let her know what happened! it was then she pleaded with me to take on a two week old Cocker that had been kicked out the litter by his mum. they were going to put him down.He was a chocolate roan colour.
I did and it turned out he was born blind.But the joy that brave little mite gave us for the next 12 yrs was remarkable....... his name was Marty.
Even now I feel a tear ***** my eyes when I think of my Dante. .
Just let her sit in a private place in your heart and remember how happy she was with you.Always remember you do not know what is round the next corner just open your heart and mind and let it happen.
sincerely Joan.
My ex ran over him in the driveway as he rushed out to greet him,It took us so long to get over the if onlys.So my darling I feel the pain you are going through so much.
I called up Dante's breeder to let her know what happened! it was then she pleaded with me to take on a two week old Cocker that had been kicked out the litter by his mum. they were going to put him down.He was a chocolate roan colour.
I did and it turned out he was born blind.But the joy that brave little mite gave us for the next 12 yrs was remarkable....... his name was Marty.
Even now I feel a tear ***** my eyes when I think of my Dante. .
Just let her sit in a private place in your heart and remember how happy she was with you.Always remember you do not know what is round the next corner just open your heart and mind and let it happen.
sincerely Joan.
Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness...I miss my lacey...My son has a couple cocker spaniels...The mother is having puppies around sept 16th...he wants to give me a puppy...I don't think i'm ready to get another dog right now...he said that it would be good for me..no dog could ever take lacey's place...the not knowing why she died really bothers me...she was so active..i'm still in shock...i loved her so much
COMMUNITY LEADER
Well it's very hard to tell how she died. Only an autopsy (necropsy they are called, with animals) -would possibly find out the cause.
But I don't know if you would want to put yourself, and her body through that. I know that I wouldn't really want to. I would rather just bury her in peace.
It does rather sound like she might have picked up some poison. Most likely from eating a poisoned mouse or something. For this to come on so very quickly, for her to have bleeding at her mouth, or to have vomited blood suddenly, when previously she had been perfectly well...all sounds a little that way to me.
And the thing is -there wasn't much you could have done about that. A dog can eat something so fast -when your back is turned even for a moment. You must not blame yourself.
But I don't know if you would want to put yourself, and her body through that. I know that I wouldn't really want to. I would rather just bury her in peace.
It does rather sound like she might have picked up some poison. Most likely from eating a poisoned mouse or something. For this to come on so very quickly, for her to have bleeding at her mouth, or to have vomited blood suddenly, when previously she had been perfectly well...all sounds a little that way to me.
And the thing is -there wasn't much you could have done about that. A dog can eat something so fast -when your back is turned even for a moment. You must not blame yourself.
Just read this post wow..... that is great your sons Cocker is having pups.
You do know that if you even glance at those gorgeous babies you are a goner.
Of course she will never take Lacey's place no one could.
This little soul is a new life ....another personality you could even get a little boy they are just as adorable and loving,just a bit more cheek about them.
And just think.... it will be in the family and you do know this family of Spaniels very well.
I know I am a Pain and its too soon right now! its just such a coincidence and always remember Lucey will always be in your heart.
You do know that if you even glance at those gorgeous babies you are a goner.
Of course she will never take Lacey's place no one could.
This little soul is a new life ....another personality you could even get a little boy they are just as adorable and loving,just a bit more cheek about them.
And just think.... it will be in the family and you do know this family of Spaniels very well.
I know I am a Pain and its too soon right now! its just such a coincidence and always remember Lucey will always be in your heart.
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