Gudrun Jenkins
I just lost my Chihuahua last night. He was almost 10 yrs. He had itching skin, an allergy, and the vet gave him a shot to stop the itching. He was read from scratching in many places. He had lost weight, about 4 lbs. and had lost interest to go out at times, I think he had pain in his joints also. I took him last Thursday to a holistic vet, and he is the one which gave him the shot. He said his heart and lungs were good. I had blood work done late December, and that vet. said it came ok. out. But yesterday his breathing got heavier, and at dinner time, he looked sick. I was not sure what to do, to take him to the hospital that fragile as he looked at that time. Then he walked toward his bed, I think, and his legs gave in, and he fell on the floor. I think he had a stroke, his eyes were fixed open, but still breathing, but not hard. But he was laying totally different on the mat, than he had ever done before. I knew that he was going at that time. Then he let out 3 breaths, and died with his mouth somewhat open. I want to know what caused his sudden death? I really don't know. I am guessing possibly diabetes. I have already buried him in my backyard. I feel so sad. Can you tell me what you think might have taken his life?