i lost my boxer about 13 months ago and i miss him so much...but when zuess died the day before he was jumping around and running just everywhere this was unusual for him ... he would normal go crazy for just a few mins then stop. he was acting strange wouldnt leave me or visitors alone he was licking them and just wouldnt settle down at all.....the next morning i put him out for a wee and everything seemed good he was only out for a few mins and then he came in he looked abit lethargic but nothing too bad but within a few mins he just went and layed down.his breathing was abit laboured but not too bad he seem to be looking or staring out into space i tried to get him up to get him to the vets but couldnt get him to move he was to heavy for me to lift 40 kilos i went to go to my dads and get him to help but when we got back he was gone within a hour can anyone suggest what it may have been that took my baby the vet said maybe a snake or cardiomyopothy any ideas anyone
2007-02-26 15:16:27 · 18 answers · asked by vonn_11 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
sounds like it could be alot of things
gastric torsion, heart attack, poisoning, heart failure
its been a year, i think its time to accept it and move on
i know what its like to loose a dog, and the last thing your dog woudl want it for you to dwell..
good luck
2007-02-26 15:21:18 · answer #1 · answered by drezdogge 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi
Boxers can have heart problems from birth which only show up during a heart scan.
A vet will not automaticly check for this unless you ask them to.
Many boxers can live normal apparently healthy lives and they can die suddenly for no apparent reason.
I would imagine your boxer had some sort of heart murmur and this is what eventualy took him away from you.
The best idea when getting a dog is to check out possible problems with the breed and once you know the possibles read up on it so you are fully imformed of the possiblities.
I am sad to hear about your loss and hope you may come to terms with it soon and be able to move on.
Peace to you x
2007-02-26 22:30:15 · answer #2 · answered by l2unner_l3al3e 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Dark_reaction. This happened to an Irish Setter I had years ago. Playing, jumping around, a great day then that night, acted bloated, miserable...got him to the vet but stomach had flipped and the gases inside quickly destroyed the stomach lining. No real warning and nothing could be done. It happens a lot in deep chested dogs. I never fully get over the pets I've lost but eventually another comes into my life and makes it a lot easier. Sorry for your loss. Just had to have one of ours put down due to cancer.
2007-02-26 16:42:02 · answer #3 · answered by Smurfette 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It sound sort of like a poisoning, maybe. It might have been a snake, or a spider.
What is also sounds like is gastric torsion. You can look it up if you want. What happens in this is that the dog is very active and jumping around [with a full stomach, usually] and the stomach literally rolls. It can happen suddenly, and can be deadly.
I'm so sorry about your loss.
2007-02-26 15:27:27 · answer #4 · answered by dark_reaction 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's prob too late to answer this question. Vets can perform an autopsy if you request that. It could have been poison, it could have been heart trouble as you suggest. Cardiomyopathy is often a silent killer and when you realize something is wrong, it's too late. Just rejoice in the time you had together and when you're ready, get another puppy, not to replace but for company.
2007-02-26 15:22:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry to hear about your Pet. If you notice before people pass away or even have a baby, they get all kinds of energy. He may have been facing some health issues you were not aware of. He had a good life and you have good memories, enjoy those moments, they say time heals all wounds, but for me that time goes on forever....Take Care
2007-03-02 05:15:54 · answer #6 · answered by T G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do you think happened? If you think it was fowl play by a neighbour you should have asked the vet at the time. It has been too long to do anything about it. I'm sorry about your loss and if you think it could have been poisoning you shouldn't get any other pets that go outside.
2007-02-27 02:48:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi simular sort of thing happened to one of our dogs.she had sniffed out a spider in the shed the spider was actually hibernating and as such was poisonous she ate the spider which bit her as it went down this in turn caused her to have strange erratic behavour before it eventually killed her by swelling her throat so she couldnt breathe.
2007-02-27 01:28:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You dont say how old your dog was when he died,but i assume he was old.It could of been a number of things,like someone said in one of the above answers,stroke,gastic torsion [bloat],did he go to the vets regulary?was he in good general health?Im sorry i cant give more advice,but i am sorry for your loss its horrible when a pet dies.
2007-02-26 16:22:49 · answer #9 · answered by Heavenly20 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cardiomyopothy is a silent killer among animals..my poor cat Jack died of same...just so unexpected! could have been the reason
Sorry for your loss x
2007-02-26 17:59:29 · answer #10 · answered by Cockneyrebel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋