How to know when a dog is dying?

Just remember that you are ending your dog's pain and suffering. When it is time to say goodbye, just be with them until the last moment. Tell you love them, and say your final goodbye. Just remember that if you hold your dog close to your heart, you will never be alone. read more

Immediately before dying, the dog will exhale deeply. You may be able to feel your dog deflate as her lungs collapse. The dog’s heart rate will drop from the normal 100 to 130 beats per minute to as low as 60 to 80 beats per minute, with a very weak pulse. read more

The dog becomes very unsteady on his feet and has difficulty moving from one point to another. This might be due to physical weakness, impaired brain function or even a combination of the two. In a dying dog, weakness is most likely due to not eating, severe diarrhea or blood loss. read more

Just like with people, a dog dying as a result of old age will start to experience a gradual shut down of most organs within the body. As a result, the animal will restrict any movement to the absolute minimum. read more