I had an 11 year old Chihuahua. She was old, but never ill. She was eating well and she was strong. Yesterday however I noticed she was breathing heavily and deeply, very laboured. I took her inside and tried to make her comfortable and calm. Sometimes she would "snort" if she was upset or worked up. I assumed it was something similar. I tried everything, but an hour later her condition had not improved. I then called the emergency vet and was on the phone for about 3 minutes and when I left her on my couch to make the call she was still relatively alright (and alive). As I came back to her she was limp and foaming at the mouth, but still alive. I held her and tried to help, but she gasped for about 2 very long minutes and then she passed on. I considered poisoning, but she was old, not adventurous and picky when it came to food and we keep any poison out of reach of pets. I've also read it may be a seizure, but that doesn't explain the laboured breathing for about an hour and then the sudden death. Her death has really hurt me and I'd like to know what happened and if I could have saved her. Please help.
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I don't think anyone could determine with absolute certainty what caused your dog's death just by reading a description of her symptoms. I'm sure the possible causes could be narrowed down by a vet or someone who has had the same thing happen with their dog. However, nothing can change the fact that your dog died. The best thing to do is treasure the memories you have of her and find comfort in knowing she was loved and cared for during the time she lived with you.
My baby boy had a 12,000 pacemaker 3 months ago,hundreds of pills ,numerous vet visits and had a urinary infection to resistant bacteria.he was doing ok with his pacemaker.3 days ago he had labored breathing 10 minutes began foaming thru moth and nose and he was gone in my arms.its heartwrentching.pretty sure it was heart failure.so traggic
There could be many reasons. I would ask the vet again.
Oh my. You have my heartfelt condolences on your loss. It is so, so hard to lose a fur child.
I understand totally about wanting to figure out what happened. But it is also important to let yourself just grieve and keep your pup's good memories in your heart!!
If you think there was some foul play, you may want to talk to your local humane officers or police department to see if there have been other complaints...this way if there were other issues, you may possibly prevent this from happening to another animal.
But if it was just his time, then it was just his time.
If eventually you are still struggling with grief, you may want to reach out to a group or counselor who sepcializes in grief of losing a pet. Our local animal shelter has a support group and I had given it some thought after losing my baby 2 years ago. I still may, as I still miss her more than ever.
Be kind to yourself! Know what a good life you gave your baby and know you have a fur angel watching over you! G-d bless you and yours!
It sounds like you dog had heart failure.
It sounds to me like your dog had heart failure. It does not have many symptoms to tip you off, and it usually progresses very slowly. She likely was dealing with it for sometime. It is not painful, and there is no cure. There are some treatments that may prolong life, but as I said, no cure.
sorry for your loss
it sounds like she may have had congestive heart failure or other undiagnosed health problem. Soetimes the only sign is a sudden heart attack
I guess the only thing to do differently in the future (in case you hadn't already) was to have the vet rule out congenital heart and lung defects common in the breed www.vetstreet.com/
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