Was my dog dead?

Question
How can you tell if a dog is dead? Are open eyes and a protruding tongue classic symptoms? I touched the dog's eye and there was no reflex action, does that indicate death? I recently had my dog euthanized, and for some inexplicable reason I've been worrying that she may have still been alive (I saw no signs of breathing). I was not present for the euthanization, which I now deeply regret. I'm no longer in possession of the dog, as I had her cremated. Please help, this has been bothering me recently.

Answer
Ray, sorry about your dog... If the dog was not breathing then he/she was dead or would soon be dead in minutes.  Yes, the tongue does drop out when they pass away because of no control. Also, the lose the urine and poop many times.

Sorry for your loss



Marie






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