his tongue turned blue.
2 weeks ago he was neutered. His vitals/surgery/recovery was routinely normal. He was rushed to the vet, DOA. What could have caused this to happen?
2007-02-19 15:34:04 · 8 answers · asked by dmmovingforward 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
it sounds like he must have choked on something while he was eating. i'm very sorry to hear about your loss - my dog died last summer very suddenly and i know how much pain you must be going through.
2007-02-19 15:37:03 · answer #1 · answered by mighty_power7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DM, I am so very, very sorry to hear of your Golden's death. I, too, lost a Golden when he was only 18 months old, and the pain it caused still surfaces once in a while. An autopsy showed a blood clot in his heart. Knowing the reason helped a little; you might say it gave us closure. I wonder if your vet could still do an autopsy to ascertain the real reason behind your beloved companion's death. It's possible that something got stuck in his throat when he was eating, but it's also possible that it was caused by a genetic defect that had gone unnoticed. In that case, the breeder should either give you another puppy or return your money, which I realize isn't worth a hill of beans when what you really want is to have your beloved fur child at your side. Just remember, he took your love with him and he'll be waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge.
2007-02-20 01:29:41 · answer #2 · answered by PuffsMom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many Golden Retrievers are prone to heart defects such as cardiomyopathy (spelling?) which can lead to sudden death. I'm sorry for your loss.
I have a 1year old Newfoundland. They are famous for sudden deaths usually while they are still young. I have heard many awful stories from other Newfie owners, and realize that my time with my Newf could be cut very short. Because of this, I have decided to give him the best life possible and to be grateful for whatever time we have together. You seem like a loving, responsible pet owner, so I'm sure your dog was happy. Take comfort in knowing that.
2007-02-19 23:58:33 · answer #3 · answered by Lalalalalala 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry you lost your dog. He may have had a defective heart that he had since birth. Or possibly internal bleeding from his surgery. Your vet should have done an autopsy (free).
2007-02-19 23:44:52 · answer #4 · answered by KATHY A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm so sorry for you're loss. He may have had problems before the food. It may have not been the food.
2007-02-19 23:52:43 · answer #5 · answered by BelleAngel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like maybe he had a genetic defect that picked that time to happen. im so sorry for your loss this is so sad.
2007-02-19 23:45:41 · answer #6 · answered by ALLENROUNDHEAD 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first i am sorry for your loss. it could have an hemorrhage in his system like a blood clot(aneurysm) that went through his heart.
2007-02-19 23:37:46 · answer #7 · answered by audrey_halley2004 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe he had some sort of hemmorage. I am so sorry to hear. this.. sorry for you loss.
2007-02-20 02:56:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋