TIL: Dogs dont want to be alone when they die, they're just scared and confused

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[–]Tiwaking[S] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (7 children)

Oh. I was looking for more information about dogs dying.

You called me out saying "This article doesnt say anything" and it turns out this article doesnt say anything.

So I looked for more information about the signs of a dying dog, they're all based on individual owners experiences with their dogs dying and the signs of the dying dog. One site gives the following signs:

1) Prolonged Lethargy/Disinterest

2) Stops Eating/Drinking

3) Loss of Coordination

4) Incontinence

5) Labored Breathing

6) Seeking Comfort

Wikihow says:

Observe respiratory symptoms

Recognize the digestive signs

Notice how his muscles work

Pay attention to their bathroom habits

Assess the condition of your dog's skin

Its worth reading, but it's a bit sad. Poor doggies dont know whats happening to them.

edit: In fact, the Wikihow article does say "In the final hours, you will observe that your dog breathes shallowly, and will not move anymore. Most of the time, your dog will only lie in a dark or hidden corner of your house." which may be related to what you said about dogs leaving the pack to die.

[–]RuckFeddit 1 insightful - 2 fun1 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 2 fun -  (6 children)

You're still not referencing a study, nor do you come across as an expert.

[–]Tiwaking[S] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (5 children)

Wait. You think Im an expert on dogs? When did I ever state that? <- Sorry. Im dumb.

Also: A study? Its just a link to a website discussing dying dogs.

I thought TIL was for things that you learned about.

I didnt realize that this sub was so serious.

edit: Oh shit! It was my mistake!!

hopefully someone whos an expert here

Oops. Im sorry! I missed this part of your post!! Im not an expert. I just thought it was interesting that there may be another reason for how dogs behave when they die (other than the common - dying dogs leave the pack to die alone).

[–]RuckFeddit 1 insightful - 2 fun1 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 2 fun -  (4 children)

I specifically asked for someone who knows their stuff and you voluntarily jumped in as the OP. You don't know what you're talking about it seems (to me), you haven't referenced any studies and you've just admitted that you just started doing research. Why are you condemning the entire board now?

[–]Tiwaking[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

Because I made a mistake. I didnt mean to condemn the board. I just dont want to make a mistake like this again.

[–]RuckFeddit 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

Pointless discussion and a waste of both of our time.

[–]Tiwaking[S] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Thanks to this discussion, I learned a lot about dying dogs and dog behaviour. It was very interesting.

[–]RuckFeddit 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Well at least you learned something.