The morning of Jade's death started with her appearing normal and energetic.  Her appetite was normal and her energy level was high. I left for work at 7:30 a.m. and came home at 5:00 p.m.

When I came home Jade was panting, drooling, and very lethargic. As time went by she became very weak and restless but she didn't appear to be in pain. I called the vet and the only option was to put her to sleep, but since she appeared to be in no pain we decided to keep her home until morning. At 2:30am I woke to what I thought was heavy snoring by Jade. I turned on the light and saw her on her back eyes open having convulsions unable to respond. My heart was breaking and I tried to comfort her. Her bladder released as I was getting her ready to take her to an emergency vet center to end her now apparent suffering. She made one excruciating cry as I was taking her to the car. I arrived at the vet 30 minutes later but Jade did not survive the trip.

Jade was 4 years old and she was my baby. I regret not having her put to sleep. I was told by her doctor that she wouldn't have any pain, but that last night will haunt me forever. It was so sudden, from apparent normalcy to death in less than 24 hours.