my dog just died of unexplained reasons?

Question

she was six years old, lab, perfect health, the night before i was playing with her and she was full of energy and life.then this morning she had a seizure, so we took her to the vet hospital, and on the way there she was out of it, but would look up at me from time to time, and i could tell she knew who i was.then after about an hour in the waiting room, we went back to see her, and she was in a cage, with her back to the room, and when i talked to her she wouldnt turn around, she was just lying, her head up and eyes open, but she was unresponsive.so we left her there for the day, and she had another seizure around four, and then at nine the doctor called and said that she had kind of had a mini seizure, like flailing and stuff, and then just stopped breathing.he thinks that she may have had a brain tumor that started bleeding, but other than that he has no idea what happened, and we never had any signs of brain disfunction.if anyone has any ideas at all, please, i loved her soo much

Answer 1

I'm so sorry that this has happened to your family. It' hard I know. This could have been caused by any number of things. But unfoetunatly I'm a trainer not a vet. It was definatly a nuerological problem. Possibly a tumer or an anurizm in the brain. Or possibly even a blood clot in the brain that ruptured. It almost sounds like she had a series of strokes. Thus kind of explaining the seizure type symptoms. Or as one person on the forum mentioned she may have gotten into some sort of poison. Some pesticides and poisons will cause the symptoms that you discribed. But if you were playing with her and she all of the sudden started doing this I dought it was poison. I'm am sorry that this happened to you guys.

Answer 2

I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your dog. I too have lost a dog suddenly and it is traumatic. You did the right thing by bringing her to the vet and keeping her there. There are so many reasons that a dog can start having seizures that it will be something that you will likely never know unless you have an autopsy done. But, you have to understand that the seizures probably caused some significant brain damage and she was confused and out of it, and it was probably for the best that she has passed on to heaven instead of still suffering here.
Try to accept that you may never know what triggered the seizures and that they probably caused the death. You will have time to grieve, but after awhile, try to focus on how much you enjoyed her while you had her and you know you will have room in your heart for another dog someday when you are ready.

Please know that I am sorry for your loss and I'm sure many of the people that read this will feel the same way.
Take care.

Answer 3

There is an option for an autopsy if it's really bothering you, but it may not be conclusive and it will be expensive. Without more information, it's impossible to judge what may have caused your dog's death. Most dog owners love their dogs and its very painful to lose a dog. There are lots of things that can lead to the death of a dog, congenital defects, viruses, disease, injuries, poisoning, and other environmental factors. Rather than accuse your relatives, I'd let it go and maybe get a new dog and move on. Even if your relatives poisoned your dog, you can't prove it and there isn't anything you can do about it. Let it go and get on with your life.

Answer 4

First of all,I am so very sorry for your loss......
Appears the vet is correct in his assumption.A braintumor may not affect the dog while it is in one piece and stationary,but if there is internal bleeding releasing blood into the brain and maybe increasing pressure on some parts of the brain,I can see that she would react the way she did,kind of in a daze,stunned,not knowing what happened....
at least you were with her as long as she recognized you...so sad....she did not suffer ,just got disoriented and fell asleep...remember her as she was,when she was well.Heal,cry,and find another pet when you are ready.She would want you to be happy.So sorry that this happened,but comfort yourself with,that you did all you could,and was able to,and she knew you were with her as long as she functioned and recognized you...that counts for a lot.

Answer 5

I'm sorry for your loss. I have heard of this same thing at least 4x in the last 2 years...and I don't work with animals..just know people that have had this happen to a pet. I would never have thought it is as common as it seems to be.
{{{{{{{{{{{You}}}}}}}}}} I'm so very sorry for your loss. Please remember that she is waiting for you and is in a place where she won't be sick, the sun is always shining and there are balls EVERYWHERE! That's what helps me get through the times I think of my irreplaceable animals.
If you are really having trouble believing the vet, ask for scans/X-rays to prove out the dx, but like I said I have heard this cause a lot lately.

Answer 6

Is there ANY way she could have gotten poisoned? Some toxins can cause seizures and seizures cab kill any living creature. During a seizure, there is a lack of oxygen to the brain for as long as the seizure lasts and sometimes, in rare cases, a lung can collapse causing death. I cannot believe the vet didn't try to find the cause!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is horrible!!!! I am so sorry you're having to go through this. I have a Lab myself and would die if this happened to me. Prayers with you sweetie!

Answer 7

Just read your story and it wouldn't be right for me to guess what happened. I do see so many others writing to give their sympathies so would like to add mine.

The impressive thing I see is that you really cared for your pet and that love is pure. Have a chocolate lab that works in search and rescue, but when she's off duty, she's my pet and I love her. Have had to put down three Belgian Sheepdogs as they became too ill to enjoy life. Held each one as they went to sleep. I would stay with them and brush their hair. They do not look real as the spirit which gave them their life force has left.

Guess what I am trying to say is that one day you WILL know. It can be too easy to blame yourself or others. Things happen. Just feel free to grieve but always keep a special place in your heart for your lab. Others will come but there is always plenty of room to love another pet. Keep the love pure and you will someday be with them again. Bless you G.

Answer 8

I feel sorry for you..You lost a friend with undying love for you...Most people do not realize it but there is a book that has all are names and our pets name in it..The book tells us that what ever time it is. That God who created us wants us back..Your Dog will be in good hands..He will be in a place called the garden of Eden. He will be happy for you and some day you will be together again...He could not talk but your dog probably had some thing bad medically with him..Do not be sad he is in good hands..Miss him...Remember him..And remember all the good times you had together..You will always have a special place in your heart for him so...Let you self grief...He is gone now give yourself a little time and consider going to a shelter and picking a Buddy to be your friend as you move on in life. You will make him happy by doing this..Good luck..

Answer 9

If you really need to know, have an autopsy done. But it sounds to me like it was a natural occurrence and thre was nothing you really could have done.

I lost a kitten last week who had been stuck in a car engine. I had only had the kitten for a few hours after finding it on the street, but it was still heartbreaking when he died.

Answer 10

I haven't got a clue I'm sorry I can't help. But I am so sorry for your loss, such a shock to have something like that happen so quick. I hope the vet can to an autopsy or something to give you some answers. You have my sympathies and condolences.