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My new puppy died days after adoption and vet visits, what happened?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chinese Shar-Pei | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 2 days old | 14.8 lbs

My 3month old puppy died 2 days after we got her. She seemed fine at first just wasn't eating much. Vet said could be change of environment or homesick. Vet insisted on shots bc we didnt have records from previous owner. Got her eyes tacked the next day(no Anastesia) after procedure she vomited. They gave her anti nausea meds. She died less than 24hrs later.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 24th, 2019

I'm so sorry Legend suddenly died! Without seeing her in person, I can't say for certain what happened, but it could be she had a congenital problem like a heart condition causing her to pass away suddenly. This can happen, it's not common, but I've seen it before. Again, I'm so sorry for your loss!

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