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dog died! :(

I really dont have a question but need to share an experience. My dog was laying under the coffee table last night she got up and her back legs would not work right, she had no control. Then her front legs went stiff. We took her to the ER vet, as this happened round 'bout midnight. The vet gave her some meds and a sedative. He (the vet) suggested we leave her overnight to see if there were improvement. No improvement this morning. We lost her. It is just strange one minute she was fine and all of a sudden she was not. We have had her since she was 8 weeks old and she was nine years old, we have had her forever. My husband has no children and Harely was his baby girl. It sure is hard to lose aq beloved pet. She had a fantastic life while she was here, spoiled as hell!!
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675347 tn?1365460645
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Oh dear I am so very sorry. You must feel so shocked about what happened. Bless her little Soul.

I can't imagine what might have happened...maybe a stroke or something similar?

She was so loved, and that's what counts more than anything that happened at the end. She loved you and was happy and had a fantastic life.

But I know from experience how awful it feels when they are gone. My kindest thoughts to you and my deepest condolences. Bless you for giving her such a nice life.
(P.S. I sensed my dog's presence some time after she passed, and for a long time after...now and again. Her contact  was so beautiful and full of love. I know from that, they go to a nice place.)
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I am so sorry...and I so understand, as you can see from my own post on 9/17. I too am devastated. And I hope that the short amount of time that has now passed for you, has caused some of your pain to go away. I am praying time will help me too.
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Thanks you for your heartfelt reply. Your words are a comfort to me...I pray that 'time will heal', as i can't stand the way I feel right now. Chloe did have a wonderful life..and she added so much to mine. I really miss her. I am in the process of trying to find a smaller labradoodle. A litter will be born next week, at the breeder where I got Chloe and Bridget (the older one I had to put down 2 years ag0). I pray it all comes into play and works out. Thank you again
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I just came by to check things in here and came across
your post.
I am so very,very sorry about your Chloe,I can feel your
pain as you tell us about what an amazing girl she was
and how much she shared with you in your life together,
all of the precious moments you both shared with each
other.
THERE IS NEVER a time where you can be too close or
love and treasure a dog and companion too much,they
find ways to slide into our hearts and touch our very soul
they remain there even after they leave us.This would be
a "perfect wish" for each dog to be loved and cherished
this much...Chloe was so blessed to have found you to
be her "mom" for 9 wonderful years,I believe she knew
how much of a joy and treasure she was to you,how much
she meant to you, just as you were so very fortunate to
have had her in your life,you sound like you completed
each other.
I heard from a friend of mine how "amazing LabraDoodles"
are as companions,they are such an perfect mix of the two
breeds" as you yourself seem to say,I can not say I have
had that priviledge myself.
Please know whatever seems to have happened to Chloe,
it seems to have been quick without long times of pain or
suffering. She left in "her" bed,beside the love she trusted
and cherished (you) she was at peace knowing you were
there beside her and with her when she crossed over.
RUN FREE LITTLE CHLOE.
Again, I am so sorry for your loss.
Jan
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I am devastated...completely. My best friend, child, companion, exercise partner, and everything, died, suddenly 2 nights ago. Chloe the labradoodle, just turned 9. Everyone mistook her energy and playfulness for a puppy. She was never sick, never hurt, had no health issues, that I knew of. At 1am, I heard her having a bad dream...She slept in my bed. I kept trying to wake her, with a smile on my face, as I thought it was just a nightmare. This went on 20 secs, a bit more sound/cry than a bad dream. And then she died! At the Animal Hospital, they said possibly an aneurusm. OMG, I am so sad. I admit I was too close, loved her too much. I can't eat/sleep. I plan to get another puppy. I hate my silent house now. I had a 2nd lagradoodle until 2 years ago. She died a 14 year old...expected..sadbut expected. Chloe was my baby....I just don't know what to do......



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Hi. I am so sorry for your loss. I don't understand why your vet didn't do blood work. I think this was a bad decision by him, as without a proper evaluation of health, how could a diagnosis be made? If you have other pets or ever get another dog, I think it would be a good idea to get another vet at the same time. The loss of a pet can be overwhelming. I know this only too well. Some people (usually those without pets) don't understand how deep the grief can be or why it is that deep - but here we do understand, and empathise. I don't know whether it will help or not, but I once wrote an article about the loss of a pet dog (I'm a writer by profession). You can read it here:

http://www.infobarrel.com/When_a_Pet_Dog_Dies

Best wishes

Tony
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I just lost my Cavalier King Charles named Lacy a month ago and I'm so devastated that I still cry on and off all day. She was in good heath it seemed, 9 years old, going to be 10 today... and then she had a cough. I didn't think much of it and tried natural remedies, but then decided to take her to the vet. He didn't even do blood work or X-rays and just decided to give her heart medication. After a week of her on them, I decided to take her off of them due to the fact that they were making her faint. within two days, she was dead... died right in front of me. her tail went stiff and she fell over to the side. I was hysterical and it was four in the morning, and I didn't know what to do. she had been there for me through so much... the death of my mother, father, best friend... etc etc. I feel empty inside and miss her so much it hurts. I don't know what happened! I shouldn't have taken her off the meds but she was so sick on them. I feel so much guilt. she is now buried in the backyard and I planted a magnolia tree in her honor.
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The same thing, and the same scenario, just happened to me and my dog, who was only 1 yr. old. It's hard to come to grips with this mystery. I'm at a lost, and so hurting.
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)I had my German shepherd tedium ever since I was born he was a welcome to the world Rebecca's gift to me and I lost him when I was nine two years ago I still haven't gotten over it of course its hard for a fourth grader to come home with her lil. Sister and hear her mother say that your dogs at the vet and later on you find out your puppy that the vet said would live yet for years to come got put down for growling when protecting its owner I wish I could have him back he meant the world to me I don't know if I can carry on like this I have to go get a supply of tissues a d make sure no one sees me crying because everyone thinks its no big deal my lil. Sister doesn't even know hes dead anyway bye (I want you back tedi)
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My baby boy Simon died a week ago at the age of seven after the vet misdiagnosed infected scar tissue as a tumor.  When they removed it, she said it leaked bacteria into his body and he died.  They weren't prepared for this type of surgery.  I need help getting over this as I can't even get out of bed.  He was truly my best friend!  He was a rescued terrier mix with hard life before finding me.  I brought him out of the slums and tried to give him the life he deserved! How can I ever get over this?
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So sorry to hear about your dog, he was so young,  What did the vet think happened?  Did you have an autopsy done?
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My dog was neutered three days a go he came home and died three hours later died did they give me the wrong pain meds  was he under to long I'm going out of my mind I need help he said the same thing happen to Joan rivers thia is a vet ! OMG I wish I could neuter him thia dog was nine months old happy healthy my best friend and he killed him can anyone help me  Debbie in Boca 561 2712232
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The same thing happened to a good friend of mine, they had their dog neutered and he died on the way home from the vet’s office. He said the vet was going to do an autopsy for free because the dog should not have died being only one year old.I tolf him to call the vet immediately and have him do a blood sugar test because our breed of dog (yorkies) are famous for having low blood sugar in times of stress. He called the vet, the vet did the test, and that WAS the reason his dog died, his blood sugars (after having to be restricted from eating all night and half the day)  put his blood sugar levels down to almost Zero. I am so sorry for your loss.
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My soulmate, Edie, died suddenly on Friday, August 9, 2013.  She was 12 yrs. Old.  Completely in tune with me all the time.  Her sensitivity forced me to become aware of my moods as she was always reading my facial expressions. If I even just talked loudly to someone,  she thought I was mad at her.  I loved her more than anything or anyone and hated when she thought that.  I miss the sound of her plopping down outside the bathroom door.  The way she would look up at me while on our walks.  She loved me so much, more than I deserved. I have so many regrets now over her death.  Like why didn't I push the ******* vet tech away from her and pick her up and hold her while she passed. I was in disbelief over what was happening.  I opted for cremation and didn't know her ashes would be ready less than 24 hours.  I was just petting her! Then I was holding a box of her ashes: (   I miss the feel of her fur, her kisses, her gentleness.  She was a 50lb shepherd mix with big ears.  We are inseperable so I know she is next to me like always.  I am left with the feeling like I failed her in some way because she left me without warning.  I will mourn her for a long time.  I have no clue why she died.  She was playing a few hours before when she collapsed and started panting.  Vet said she was in shock but could not do anything for her. Sorry for everyone's loss as well.
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im so sorry about your loss - my wife and i just lost our six year old after a walk- i losted other dogs from old age it still was a punch in the gut but you knew it was coming or at least part of you did but this is my first ever losing one out of the blue it happen sat 8/31/2013   i know time will heal or dappen but wow does this suck !! and we still have a 12 yr old lab mix to kinda take us away from the hurt but even she knows she lost her buddy and somethings wrong --god bless and hope you get another puppy soon to keep her love alive and well
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My puppy nyla was only two months old. Very playful, could make any stress disappear. She was sick for just a day! Wouldn't eat or drink. Was throwing up clear saliva. I had her dewormed she got her shots and was tested for barvo, the test came out negative. They told me to keep track of her temp over night and give her this syrup they gave me to keep her sugar from dropping to low. She seemed to be doing better before I went to sleep. Her temp was back to normal..I had her lay beside me in a basket then I woke up to her choking. So I sat her up and patted her ..she coughed up the same stuff as before and boom right after she was dead!!!! So wrong! Idk what is going on w these vets!
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hi  britt so sorry for you i am so sad for you.you did everything you could for your lovely dog be grateful she had you to love and care for her i still cry everytime i walk into my house expecting  my little dog to be there. she was a shih cross jack russell she loved chicken and ccake and  biscuits but not  dog food
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Im so sorry for your loss. We just lost our baby girl a few months back. She was 9 years also- we miss her very much. We still dont know what was wrong with her. She started bleeding from the nose (the worst nose bleeds i have ever seen) wouldnt sleep, she would try to fall asleep standing up becuse she couldnt breath while laying down. :( We went to the doc several times and they couldnt give us a straight answer we were very angry and felt like they were jerking us around. She ended up haveing a seizure in my arms, she was so scared and didnt know who we were and her nose bleeds wouldnt stop. we had to put her down. the hardest day of my life. we miss her every minute of every day.
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hello my little dog died aged 6 she was the nicest dog i have ever owned. now i think about it tina my old english sheepdog and sam my lhasa apso were wonderful dogs. lexie was mine for a short while 4 months she brought me out of a deep depression and now she has gone i have gone back to severe depression. she came to bed with me every night and didnt leave my side. i miss her terribly
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I know what you're going through... My dog just died today and he was only 6 years old... He was completely normal a few days ago, but his health rapidly deteriorated over the weekend. I was completely not expecting this and neither was my family. When I got home I could not bare even looking around... There were so many traces of him everywhere. I just calmed myself down...and I'm really finding comfort in hearing other people's stories of coping with the same thing. My dog was like family... I treated him like family.... And we took him everywhere, all our trips had to be road trips because we couldn't bear leaving him by himself at someone else's house... You see, He had a separation anxiety... He would sit by this couch near the window and watch outside until we came home and jump down from the couch to greet us. He never bit or growled or was unfriendly towards anyone. He was such a sweet, kind dog... I feel so guilty now... I wish I had done more for him or at least spent more time with him... I mean he was so young... So please... Let's be strong together!!! :)
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Leann i am so sorry for your loss and know exactly what your going through. We lost our dog amber 6 weeks ago now she was 13. The day she passed she woke up fine came on the chair next to me and give lots of kisses then just out the blue suddenly her back legs went and her body and head became all twisted she had took a stroke the vet said there was nothing they could do for her but what hurt the most was that she kissed me before she passed when holding her. Just like you she was fine 1 minute then within an hour she had died. Some people dont understand the relationship people can have with there animals to me and im sure to you they are just like your childred and part of the family. Thinking of you at this sad time
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675347 tn?1365460645
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Oh you poor thing! I cried when I just read your post. I feel for you, I really do. It is one of the saddest things in the world, when the time comes to have a beloved dog put to sleep.
And you feel it is your fault because you pushed her that night, to get her off the couch. You were not to know she would fall awkwardly like that.
How many times a day do we all do things that would nomally have outcomes that were OK....and then one fateful day something we do goes wrong?
What happened really was an accident. I know you feel you caused it, and that you didn't treat her well enough because she had incontinence. But for her it may have seemed very different. Dogs do think differently to humans. To a dog, not being favoured all the time simply means they are low ranking in the pack. Now to a dog, that situation is acceptable, and not traumatic. They fully accept their "pack position". Though it may seem mean to us.

I know it isn't really the time to talk about all that dog-behaviour stuff. You are too upset. But please do remember you gave her everything you could to help her at the end, and she KNEW that, and felt your love, and that would be beautiful for her.
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i had my dog put down a few days ago and i can't forgive myself...she is old and urinate on her bed so she was not allowed to sleep on the livingroom couch..i caught her sleeping and pushed her..but she went off balance and fell on her back..nevertheless,she got up and went to her bed..the next morning she could barely walk..i tried to nurse her back to health..she was in so much pain..groaning..so we decided to take her to the vet...there in that clinic..she was put down..i cried like her..i cannot forgive myself..her face that looked so sad when she fell continue to haunt me..i will never love a dog as much as i love her..im a mess..i find it hard to live with it..knowing..i favored the other dogs over her when she was alive because she was stinking ..she cannot control her bladder etc..i want to die!
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemorrhagic_gastroenteritis
HGE killed my dog.
My dog died in three hours.  A dachshund/beagle mix named Ginger.
She threw up 1AM then began urinating and defecating diarrhea with dark blood. While I was trying to locate a 24 hour vet in this back water (Bluffton, SC) she then begun to hemorrhage bright red blood and passed away on the way to the VET.
Note: She had a bit of diarrhea earlier in day but no sign of blood – I know as I used white paper towels to pick it up – no blood.  
I am writing to warn all pet owners of this disease HGE.  Learn about it.
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I am very sorry for you and your family's loss.
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