I Did Not See This Coming, Sudden Death Options

[sheppie]

Friday the 13th at 4pm, let the dogs out in the backyard and my toddler and I got dressed to join them.
At 4:30 noticed my husky/shepherd x struggling to catch her breath. I placed her on the grass and rolled her
gently over. She was in distress and did not have good colour. I rushed her into the vets office. I was there in 10 mins.
From my time of arrival to the the xray being taken and the terrible news "hemangiosarcoma"....was total time 20 mins.
I said "are you suggesting euthanasia"...to which the vet nodded her head. "What"???????????????????????????????????? I walked this morning and she was running around the yard and barking at 4pm....less than 1 hour ago.

I did not see this coming. She was the picture of health. Never vet related issues only yearly exams. Plus we just had her bloodwork done in July to make sure she was great. So she was 11 but had the energy, great body weight and playfulness of a 3 year old.

I work in a vets office so I see things. But...this is my dog. I cannot eat/sleep or function. I wished (in anger) my other left instead (German Shepherd) as she is dog aggressive and not as kindly towards my toddler on occasion.

I am looking for help...but don't know what kind. I am looking for answers yet know there are not any really. How will I get over this? Will I get over this? I hate everybody right now. I am angry and sad and starting to get mad.

How does a dog that is walked daily, is trim, fed excellent food, well cared for and extremely loved get this nasty cancer?
Why is cancer for dogs on the rise?

So so so sad

[janika]

Oh Sheppie
What can I say? I so feel for you and believe me I do know and understand the pain you are going through.
I too lost my darling Samoyed Noushka, just over 2months ago, quite out of the blue, as she had seemed fine, still being walked and playing, even though 13 years old. The only thing that helps me is that in their going quickly like that , they didn't suffer for too long. But oh the shock of it is so terrible.
I too felt so angry at first, then guilty, had I missed something that needed treating , did the Vet do everything possible, and the worst thing that I wasn't with her when she passed as the vet said she had to stay in overnight for x-rays and tests. I got a call the next morning to say she didn't make it through the night. I couldn't believe it, no way did we think things were so serious.
This site has really helped me to get through these last few weeks. There are so many wonderful people on here that understand the pain and heartbreak of losing our beloved pets.
Please remember that you must not suffer alone. I wish I could do more to help. I am thinking of you.
Love Jan x