If your dog died while you were on vacation, would you want to know?
It would be best to receive the news AFTER the vacation, in my opinion. Being told of a death, of any kind, during a vacation would emotionally overshadow every experience during that time. The animal would be dead either way. There being absolutely no solution for that condition, what could the vacationing owner be expected to do? Better to have minor feelings of guilt following a vacation in blissful ignorance than a week of grief, guilt, or anguish (assuming the pet was a beloved member of the family). On the other hand, if the animal was not dead, but ill, then being informed might be preferable. In that event, the decisions of the owner could potentially have an influence upon the animal's ultimate disposition. at the least, it would allow the owner to emotionally prepare for any potential outcome.
How long before a dog dies of starvation?
Well I'm not an expert on GSPs, but my dog used to be insanely attached to me. When I went to Canada on a vacation with my family, we left her with my Grandmother. She didn't want to tell me while I was gone (so she didn't spoil my vacation... hmph) but when I got back I found out the dog barely made it 4 days before she was so weak from not eating or drinking she couldn't get up. My Grandma took her to the vet and they had to put her on an IV to get fluids in her, then sent her home with bags tied to her to get her rehydrated. She nearly died. I know GSPs and other breeds (including Weims) can suffer from separation anxiety, and the only thing you can do is slowly increase the amount of time you are away from the dog so it can get used to you being gone before you go on vacation. Regardless, make sure you take the dog to a responsible person while you are gone, and give them all the information they'll need if they need to take your dog to the veterinarian. Even better, try to board the dog AT your vet's office. That way if anything goes wrong, he's right there where he needs to be. Good luck.
My dog died of heat stroke yesterday.I was inside all along and didn't know he was a few feet away suffering.?
aww yes how sad. I feel your pain. It wasn't intentional but you still feel like crap. Thats a hard one sweetie. I too would feel your way for sure. had tears reading your note. I'm sure now he understand how sorry you are. We really have so much to say to them don't we. we can only hope god allows us to see them in heaven again and tell them everything we feel and why we did it. Talk to him just incase he can here you. Set aside a quiet room just you and him and really talk to him let him know how you told us tell him everything and how sorry you are. I'm sure God will let him hear you ( we hope) and say your proper goodbyes as you never had a chance to do so. Then really thats all you can do. have closure and perhaps he'll come down again in another pet. that happened to me I guarantee it with my little guy And yes I hear ya about some vets if they could have done more or do they just do the minimal. Also depends on how far gone the dog was. it took all his energy to break free im sure of the rope he didnt' have anything left in him after that. Sending you a biggggggggggg warm hugg . God bless!
My dog was locked in a room for 6 days by accident while we were on vacation. Is he okay? He was acting like himself yesterday, but now he is lying under my bed and growls if I touch him.
Sorry to go anonymous here but a lot of “perfect pet owners” are lashing out. I have several animals, both working and pets. This was several years ago.My small terrier mix was locked up for three days once. She had gotten into the master bedroom unnoticed (probably under the bed) and at 5a on a Friday I left for work locking my bedroom door behind me. I was on call for the entire weekend and therefore stayed near the hospital that I worked. I was busy working all weekend and then worked my normal Monday shift. Finally I could go home Monday evening. My 2 large dogs were outside, very happy to see me. The neighbor kid that house sat was there; he asked where the small terrier was. He completely assumed I took her with me. I was very upset thinking she must've gone out the doggie door and was gone forever (country predators). We were both wrong. She was in my room, locked up tight and had kept quiet, the entire time. We were both mortified but she just greeted me as normal, ran out the dog door to go potty and drank a bunch of water. She hadn't even gone to the bathroom in my room. I slowly hand fed her so she wouldn't eat too much/quickly. She was perfectly fine. She didn't have a bad attitude after but she also NEVER went into my room unnoticed. She's 12 now.Don't be too hard on yourself. I hope your dog is doing well.
Dying Dog while house sitting?
I'm currently dealing with a situation, me and my wife are watching her parents house for the week, because they are currently on vacation. The parents are well aware of the dogs condition, and its dying. I've suggested to my wife that the dog be put down, but shes in denial that the dog is dying. The dog, is lying on its side, its unresponsive, breathing very heavily, dog is about 17 years old. It has to be bottle fed water, and isn't capable of eating. To make this situation worse, the area we're in is farm area, and the fly population here is very heavy. I'm not the owner of this dog, and any negative(they would assume is negative, not necessarily what I believe) action on my part could hurt relationships, and I'm not sure how I can properly handle this. So I'm currently here watching an innocent animal suffer, wife is at work, and I have no way to take the animal to the vet, what can I do that won't cause problems with her family?
My dog died and i feel so depressed!?
My dog died 2 days ago. He was a gray small poodle and i loved him so so so much. He was my best friend. I did everything together with him. I ate next to him, played with him, walked with him, he even slept on my pillow every night. Whenever i was sad he would curl up next to me and make me feel better. I only had him for 3 and a half years and he was the best. But...2 days ago...he ran outside. And when me and my mom tried to get him...he was hit. I cried so much. And my mom was sad but not that sad. My father however was devastated. He doesnt even live with us. I tried getting over this but i feel like a chunk of my heart has been ripped out. I wake up and see hes not by my side and cry. My dad seems like the only one who cares. Hes the kind of guy who never cries and when i saw tears, i fell apart. Right now as im writing this im crying. Hes only been dead 2 days and i cant eat, sleep, or do anything. Somehow i feel like its my fault...but it wasnt. And the thought of it makes me cry even more. I miss him so much. I dont want anymore pets. And right now im angry...because i do know whose fault it was...my moms. I told my mom to help me grab him but she didnt. She didnt see the truck coming, and now hes dead. And also thats why i feel like its also my fault. I tried, i tried to grab him! And only if my mom would help...he'd still be alive. Also, before he died i was already depressed. Before summer vaca started i was bullied alot and i wasnt doing very good in school but the point is that this just adds on the the sadness. I love him to death and i feel like i cant even breath anymore. Please someone...i just need some advice on what to do! Im sorry this was long :(
My dog died while I was away?
It happens; and I am doubtful your companion of fifteen years felt that his owner had up and left him forever. It was probably just his time- and at least he passed away having fun with other doggies and puppies at a daycare center! What a nice way to leave! I am sorry for your loss friend; but fifteen years is a very old puppy. You gave him a great life and I'm sure he went with love.