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I think someone poisioned my baby he was fine the night before and again in the morning. He was outside for 5hrs checked up on him and found him dead. He was healthy shots up todate looking for answers. Did find a bag of potting soil that was not ours in the back yard appreantly he shreadded the bag
Michele -
I am sorry for the loss of your pet. However, I cannot determine why your dog passed away without the benefit of a necropsy to examine his internal organs. A toxicology panel should have also been done in order to determine if he was poisoned.
Best Regards,
Charlotte Sherrell, DVM
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Charlotte Sherrell, DVM
Expertise
General questions about the care and diseases of small animals
Experience
I've been in the practice of veterinary medicine for ten years;
Medical Director of Humane Society for nine years
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American Veterinary Medical Association
American Association of Feline Practitioners
Association of Shelter Veterinarians
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B.S. Biology
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Tuskegee University
Extensive CE in Feline Medicine
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