Does a dog know when he will die?

My answer is yes, I think. I was still a kid when I had my last dog. Then last New Year, my cousin gave me a puppy. He might have heard my parents say something about me agreeing to get a dog of my own after fifteen or so years. I got this cute, heavily active pup. For his size, my pup was running everywhere! And for a K9, he was very, very sweet. I only had him for a month. The last time I fed him, he made sure he finished his bowl, drank his vitamins and all. I got ready for work later and noticed that he wasn't quite himself. He kept looking at me, watching me, without barking (very unusual). I was talking to him, saying goodnight (I work at night), all he did was to stare at me. Normally he would come up to my lap. He was able to endure a few more days, the bad thing is he wasnt able to eat anymore. I was crying everytime I see him, asking him to not go yet, which maybe the reason why he tried that he was able to stay for a few more days. I wish I hadnt asked him that, because I realized later that he was in pain. I still cry about it. I still say sorry for asking him that favor. Still wishing he can forgive the terrible me.

I know what you said is true. I have owned several dogs and had the same happen to me several times, each breaking my heart. It happened not thaat long ago to my Lil Girl the mother of 2 litters of puppies. She kept trying to grt my attension. I went overto her and she started crying. I called the vet and brought her in, she was in great pain and had to be put down, nothing could be done for her. Remember her always... REMEMBER ALWAYS LUV/ CARE FOR YOUR DOG/ PET, THEY WILL ALWAYS LUV U..

hi 808nala, Unfortunately I had six year old dog which was sick. The vet told me that she was not sure that she would be able to recover from the operation but if not done, she would end up dying as well. So it was worth the risk. I thought she was recovering well after the operation. I went to her kennel to feed her. She nibbled a bit of chicken just licked my face with her adoring eyes and it was the last time I saw her alive. I went for lunch returned to her home but I saw her cold with her eyes cold

i think yes. 2 years ago, my dog, a day before he die, he was very sad and cry. and the next day, was die.

the animals have a ability to know something will happy.but if somebody know when the pet will die,its too sad.

I think nobody knows when he's gonna day, even animals, their not magic or kind of, they could know just because they have a lot of pain before dying or something like that, but as i told you, i think nobody knows.

I tend to think that dogs can tell when they are about to pass and some seem to know when a human will pass away too. Dogs are very intelligent animals and have ways to express themselves to us. They stop doing the things that they used to do or love to do and does unusual things. I am so sorry to hear about your dog passing away as that has to be hard on both of you. I love dogs. They are family so it is just as hard to lose a pet as it is a family member. I remember my parents last dog laid out outside on their yard in obvious pain and whimpering. I had a feeling that was going to be the last time I would see her. I have heard that in some hospitals they have dogs, who go to people in rooms and it seems the dogs knew the person was about to pass.

Well i really consider such stories spooky in my terms... such thought may be common as we try to relate to our pets on a subconscious level. You like to think that you Dog knew that he was going to die (maybe he sensed it from you behavior). I know dogs can do that sometimes, they try to be with their owners for a longer time but we simply dont have the time.. I have a seen a few of my friends really sad after loosing their pets ..

Yes I had dog that 15yrs old I use to get her clipe for the sumer and she was always thought she came out of beauty shop because she walk along as if she prode plus we use breed her with this other dog which was called Andy I would say do want to see him she go crazy with exp at the door then I said not today.I had take her vet to see what's was wrong she wasn't well so got back home for week then she waited at the door I took back she knew where to go I had my friend drive around for a well then when we got across from the vets she wanted to run a cross the vets it's like she knew.I am sorry about your dog but if you have get another one it make you feel better.. cd

most animal do know and they often do wonder off to die.

Im sorry to hear that. I ever heard the elephant know when he will die and he will go to the grave yard to wait for the last moment. I had a doggie when I was a only kid but my family disliked pets at that time. The cute doggie was given to somebody else. I didn't have another pet since then so I have no similar experience. Just the other day, I watched a weepy movie about dog's loyalty named "Hachiko". I really recommend anybody who loves dogs to watch it.

This story brings tears to my eyes. I say you had a profound experience, and yes I believe dogs do know when they're going to die. On July 4th, 2008, my dog Shadow, 14 years of age, behaved very strangely. Normally he does not panic when the fireworks go off, but that day, he threw a fit inside his dog pen, chewed up the wood and tore about the fencing and got out and ran into the house. July 5th, 2008, he stopped eating but drank so much water. And he slept. And slept. And slept. July 6th, 2008, I decided to take him to my mother's in the next town over where I baby sat because he was ill and still hadn't eaten at all. And he always ate. While there, she and her boyfriend and their roommate made him comfortable, letting him lay on a blanket in the living room with the air condition on, and gave him water. He drank a lot, and only got up once or twice. When I came to their house to check on him, he was getting worse. He could barely stand, and though I managed to get him to eat, his body rejected it. It was then decided to move him to my sister's house, a house I had previously lived in with her, for a few years. Now, I had another dog back at home who was eight years old and that I needed to go check on. It was very painful for me to leave Shadow, but my sister stayed with him. Here is the kicker. Shadow did not pass away until I said my good-byes, rubbed his head, and left for home. I believe he did not want me to see him go. He held off for me. Though as strange as it sounds, sometimes I can still see his form for a few minutes, before it disappears altogether. I really miss my dog. But I still have Keisha, now about to be ten years old, and a black lab who looks a bit similar to Shadow, hence named Shadow Jr, but called Shadow. Dogs are really amazing.

what a sadness story. my dog is in a ripe old age.from your story,i realize something.though i don't know when he will leave us,i should spend more time with him from now on.

hello, dog r the best. But no one can prdict that I was dieing. Not even dogs & any person. thank u.