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Reason for the Sudden Death of My Dog?

Reason for the Sudden Death of My Dog - dead dogI found my extremely active high strung 6 year old dog Rocky, that I've had for 5 years, dead yesterday morning when I got up. He was lying on the floor next to his bed. He had just begun rigor mortis. He was a Cocker Spaniel Chihuahua mix.

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The afternoon before he died we had company stop by and my dog literally freaked out barking and literally screaming when the man walked into the room. I put my dog in the bathroom until they left. Later he went outside to potty and came in until his 10 pm potty break. Then we went to bed. He was quiet at 4:30 am when my husband normally potties him so he didn't check on him. I found him at 7;30 am dead.

He was a rescue who didn't like anyone, but my husband and I. He would bark furiously at anyone else and even in the car at people next to us. Could he have had a heart attack from the unexpected excitement of a stranger coming over earlier in the day?

I miss his happy morning greeting bark this morning.

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February 4, 20200 found this helpful
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There's nothing like the sadness that occurs when a pet dies. I am so sorry for the grief you're experiencing now.

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There's really no definite way to know precisely why your dog died simply based on the circumstances you described.

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It sounds like the dog had anxiety issues which could have caused this problem and led to a stroke in the middle of the night. I am so sorry this has happened and it is so sad when a dog dies so young.

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I am so sorry. Losing a pet is a loss like no other. I cant even guess as to what went wrong for Rocky. It may have been a stroke or a heart attack. Like people pets often have hidden illnesses. I was struck by your description of your life with Rocky.

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Rocky was a lucky dog to have such loving and understanding owners. The world becomes a better place when an animal in need is loved the way you loved Rocky. When you can enjoy your memories, they will be rich. Bless you.

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February 7, 20200 found this helpful
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I am terribly sorry to hear of your loss.

The only way to know what happened to your precious doggie is to have an autopsy performed. The reason why could be all sorts of things unrelated to the stress of the visitors such as his mixed breed.

Do not blame yourself in any way. You gave him a loving home despite he was not friendly to strangers. Many would not take on such a dog.

Thank you for opening your heart and home to Rocky.

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Take Care.

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February 4, 20200 found this helpful

Sorry for your fur baby! It sounds like you are right. But only a Vet can tell you for sure. This could be a few things that only test can prove. Celebrate his life!!!

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