RE: Other Dogs - YorkieTalk.com Forums

LaurenMarie · 11-24-2008, 05:51 PM

My uncle has a Dogue De Bordouex. It is a huge dog that resembles a Bull Mastiff. At almost 7 years old, they found the poor dog listless on the floor and a couple of hours later, dead.

My little 9 month old puppy, Bella, was around Mojo (their dog) a week ago (the exact day the vet cleared Mojo as having GREAT health).

My question to you is, should I have Bella checked out because they do not know or never will know why Mojo died. Can dogs contract deadly diseases?

Or do you believe he just died of old age?

I'm just afraid that If he did have something, Bella could of caught it. She isn't acting ANY differently, im just a little concerned as I am a new owner of a Dog and NEVER had a dog before.

Bella is up to date on all her shots and healthgard medication.

Thanks!

browniesmom622 · 11-24-2008, 05:54 PM

I would bring her in.

They should have brought the dog in to the vet They shouldnt have just left it to die on the floor.Those dogs live 10-12 years so 7 isn't that old at all.

pinky333_4 · 11-24-2008, 05:54 PM

I'm sure she is fine, but if you feel better you could always call the vet and they will tell you what to do.

LaurenMarie · 11-24-2008, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by browniesmom622

I would bring her in.

They should have brought the dog in to the vet They shouldnt have just left it to die on the floor.Those dogs live 10-12 years so 7 isn't that old at all.

They believe he had a pinch nerve as before, which was the reason why they felt he wasn't getting up. He wasn't howling in pain. However, I do agree, I would of notified the vet immediately regardless.

tr_farmer · 11-24-2008, 06:45 PM

They could have had an autopsy done if the dog didn't have anything that was obvious to make him just up and die.

LaurenMarie · 11-25-2008, 09:48 AM

Yeah, I would of. But it's their dog. I guess they didn't want to do it.

roxies_mom · 11-25-2008, 10:00 AM

Sometimes those autopsies are expensive so they may have decided against it. If the dog had just had a clean bill of health it was probably a fluke thing. If it makes you feel better then you should take your dog to the vet.

11-24-2008, 05:51 PM	#1
LaurenMarie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New York Posts: 162	RE: Other Dogs My uncle has a Dogue De Bordouex. It is a huge dog that resembles a Bull Mastiff. At almost 7 years old, they found the poor dog listless on the floor and a couple of hours later, dead. My little 9 month old puppy, Bella, was around Mojo (their dog) a week ago (the exact day the vet cleared Mojo as having GREAT health). My question to you is, should I have Bella checked out because they do not know or never will know why Mojo died. Can dogs contract deadly diseases? Or do you believe he just died of old age? I'm just afraid that If he did have something, Bella could of caught it. She isn't acting ANY differently, im just a little concerned as I am a new owner of a Dog and NEVER had a dog before. Bella is up to date on all her shots and healthgard medication. Thanks!

11-24-2008, 05:54 PM	#2
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11-24-2008, 05:54 PM	#3
pinky333_4 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 68	I'm sure she is fine, but if you feel better you could always call the vet and they will tell you what to do.

11-24-2008, 06:45 PM	#5
tr_farmer Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 58 Blog Entries: 3	They could have had an autopsy done if the dog didn't have anything that was obvious to make him just up and die.

11-25-2008, 09:48 AM	#6
LaurenMarie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New York Posts: 162	Yeah, I would of. But it's their dog. I guess they didn't want to do it.

11-25-2008, 10:00 AM	#7
roxies_mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: central illinois Posts: 1,396 Blog Entries: 1	Sometimes those autopsies are expensive so they may have decided against it. If the dog had just had a clean bill of health it was probably a fluke thing. If it makes you feel better then you should take your dog to the vet.