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My dog died after not eating, drinking, blood, and couldn't walk. Why?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered

My dog died 2 days ago Symptons were he didn't eat 3 days But he drink too much and a little blood in dirt. He can't walk well What was his disease

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on June 28th, 2016

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your dog. There are many different problems that could cause those symptoms, so unfortunately an autopsy (called a necropsy in animals) would be the only way to know for sure. Some possible causes would include some type of toxicity (such as antifreeze or rat poison), an illness such as kidney or liver failure, or some type of cancer. Your vet could do a necropsy or direct you to a pathologist for more advanced testing if you want to try and determine a specific cause of death.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    First off, I am very sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, I can't tell you what his disease was unless I saw him in person. There are many illness that could have caused the symptoms you have posted, and some of these illness would be more likely depending on his age. Again, I am very sorry for your loss.

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