An 8-lb. mixed dog me and my boyfriend got from the pound died at only about 6 months old. It was very sudden, and 6 days after she was spayed. We didn't get a necropsy b/c my boyfriend didn't want her "cut up," which I don't understand at all being a medical student. I should know what this is, but it could be many things. I wasn't there, but my boyfriend heard her caugh at night and found her under the bed. She then threw up, and died. He's CPR-trained and swabbed her throat: she had a clear airway as far down as detectable. We found mice in the house a few weeks later, but this seems too sudden for something contageous. She threw up every now and then, but the vet told us not to worry b/c puppies do that. She had odd hiccups he said not to worry about that lasted ~15 min's and seemed to come from deep down. Maybe it was BOTH problems from the surgery and weak internal structures genetically? It sounds like our vet was bad, but he was great- or seems great. I can't stop wondering....
2006-12-06 16:51:44 · 5 answers · asked by Loves Papillons 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Im thinking she had some sort of complications from surgery such as internal bleeding,,,hmmm,,,I cant be sure but it makes me wonder.Id shop around for another vet.Im so sorry to hear of your loss.Peace.
2006-12-06 16:55:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Someone on the opposite thread disagreed once I said this, however i know what i'm speaking about! When an 11 month ancient canine will get melanoma, there may be most likely a very powerful genetic factor. Although the detailed relationship of genetics vs environment is not be aware of, that is truth and extends to humans. A bit OT, however, for example, the worst instances of breast melanoma are noticeable in females in their early 30's with the BRCA gene mutation. These kill swiftly and are very aggressive. Anyway, undoubtedly your question (which is a high-quality one!) extends past cancer, to the whole lot from hip dysplasia to portosystemic shunt. That is all genetics, and i consider they play THE most important function in killing young puppies. (The purpose I mentioned younger puppies is that poorly bred pups can have all varieties of problems that may kill inside a month of taking them dwelling, the whole thing from susceptible immune methods to parvo). So i am with you, and i think GR is one of the breeds most prone to this crap, no longer best from kidney sickness, however targeted cancers. It can be sickening, and your daughters GR's are lucky they failed to end up in irresponsible fingers. At the least they are getting *some* high-quality time.
2016-08-10 00:33:37 · answer #2 · answered by dufresne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know it must hurt, losing your little puppy like that, but it's virtually impossible to know what happened without a necropsy.
I don't think it's worth all the time and trouble in this case anyway. You did everything you could and I"m sure your little baby was well taken care of. Cry for her, then move on. Get another baby to love when you feel you are ready.
I love my dogs, all the ones I've had over the years. I cry over every single one when it's their time to go, I know how you feel.
2006-12-06 16:55:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like she may have had a pulmonary embolism( a blood clot in the lung),which may have been caused by the surgery.This is so rare,though,and you're right,it is impossible to tell without a necropsy,but it could have been a structural or genetic defect as well.You did the best you could for your dog;don't feel guilty.These things happen.I'm sorry for your loss.
2006-12-06 17:03:50 · answer #4 · answered by Dances With Woofs! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As you must know, there are sometimes complications after surgery, and a spay is not a minor surgery.
I don't see where mice could be the problem, unless she ate one that had eaten mouse/rat poison.
2006-12-07 03:52:14 · answer #5 · answered by whpptwmn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋