Missing Bruce
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I know no one can answer that. Maybe I just need to type it all out. I'll never have answers. I'll always miss my Bruce. We adopted Bruce (an English Mastiff) when he was 6 months old, from a family breeder (not a mill, just non papered). He was the smallest puppy of litter of 13 and bottle fed. He was almost 6 years old & 190 pounds. We left Friday around 4:20, after taking him outside for a potty break. He was active, spunky, drank water. No signs of anything wrong. We got home just after 10 pm and he was just...dead. 
By his condition we estimate he died between 4:30 and 7pm. He was seemingly healthy. Eating well, going potty fine, normal bowel movements. Up to date on all vaccinations. No signs of bloat. His muzzle had gotten really gray in the past 2 years. He appeared to have laid down on his side and fallen asleep. We are so incredibly heartbroken. He was such a gentle giant. He protected me and our kids more than once. So incredibly amazing -- truly a best friend. His sister (also an EM) is doing well. She's his niece biologically. She's obviously sad, but we're showering her with affection and love.
By his condition we estimate he died between 4:30 and 7pm. He was seemingly healthy. Eating well, going potty fine, normal bowel movements. Up to date on all vaccinations. No signs of bloat. His muzzle had gotten really gray in the past 2 years. He appeared to have laid down on his side and fallen asleep. We are so incredibly heartbroken. He was such a gentle giant. He protected me and our kids more than once. So incredibly amazing -- truly a best friend. His sister (also an EM) is doing well. She's his niece biologically. She's obviously sad, but we're showering her with affection and love.
