You and your little Moe will be in my thoughts..

Always in my heart...

My deepest condolences to you.

I hope your husband is okay? Many prayers for you all.

Amy and Sophia

how awful! I am so sorry, I can't imagine how upset you were with your husbands surgery already a worry.
((Cathy))

Cathy
when she first came home

i'm so very sorry for your loss. moe and you all will be in my thoughts and prayers. you didn't let him down in any way.......he was well loved and cared for, and he knew that. rest in sweet peace beautiful boy..........

I am so sorry for your terrible loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers
RIP Moe

It really sounds that you were on top of this, and he sounds that alot was going on with Moe. Please don't blame yourself. God needed him home. Thanks for taking such good care of him.

I'm so sorry to hear about the sudden passing of your beloved Moe.

about the loss of your sweet Moe. He will live on forever in your heart & memories.....

Kym
Bullyfulbulldogs

sounds like he died peacefully in his sleep
personally I hope that bullies go that way too when their time comes..
there is not likely anything else you could have done for him..
sorry to hear of your loss

No, I don't think you missed anything in particular...his little body just wore out, and both he and you were fortunate to lose him "in his sleep". I'm sure you can, after a while, step back and remember much happier times. Hugs.

Cathy,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know what it's like to lose a pet so my heart goes out to you during this sad time. On another note, I hope your husband is recovering well from his surgery.

Tuffy's Mama

Cathy I know how you are feeling we lost Rocky 3 weeks ago today. I have wondered the same things you are wondering. But just know you did everthing you could and then some for him. Don't second guess yourself. I have been there and done that. God called him home and you will be together again one day.

Try to remember the good times you had with him. This all takes time and give yourself the time to work through this.

Thank you for your kind words,and I truly appreciate your insight and knoweledge regarding Moe. It's odd, because we purchased Moe with the intent to breed him, but never did because we were afraid there may be underlying health issues and did not want these things to be passed along. He was never neutered because of his very narrow traecha and seizure history. We were extremely watchful of our females when they were in season. Our bullies have enough problems without indiscriminate people adding to the problem. We had him for four wonderful years and he was our joyful little boy. At least we got to live and love the wonders of him while he was here, and in that we were blessed.

What you describe isn't rare. My friend lost her 5 year old girl that same way. The dog had no known history of heart issues, only from a necropsy did they find out she had an underlying heart problem.
Much the same thing happened to 2 another 2-4 year old males I know of - they had a normal day, were put into their crates for the night and found dead the next morning. One had a necropsy done that was inconclusive, don't know if the other had one done.

Let me get onto my soapbox for a moment now - When this type of early death occurs it illustrates the need for breeders to have their dogs tested for heart issues (and other known breed related problems) BEFORE the dogs are bred and to not breed those with problems that can be passed onto their offspring. Testing and selective breedings are the way to lessen the occurrences of health problems in our dogs. Pet people deserve a healthy dog that will live to a ripe old age too.

he passed in his sleep with no pain...i have had several danes with heart issues and all passed in their sleep..
you missed nothing heart problems are dificult to treat....he was happy and playfull that is what you should remember....you did your best....

i am so sorry to hear this and it makes me cry... i am sure he went peacefully.