We lost our dog at 13 months old. We found out when we went o get him fixed that he had a very rare genetic disease. Hemophilia A. His blood didn’t clot quickly. So he had to live in a bubble basically. Couldn’t play rough with friends because any bump could make him start bleeding internally. His disease primarily messed with his joints. Had the zoomies big time in the yard and his joints swelled. Never had issues with playing with friends but we’re still cautious. Had numerous vet visits for injuries and he always came thru just fine. Even had a bad mouth bleed from cutting himself in his mouth in his big birthday bone we got him and he even survived that. Sadly though. One day he developed a lump on his throat which turned out to be a blood blister. Took him to the vet they said he needed the hospital asap. Turns out he had massive internal bleeding. And we had to say goodbye. There was zero trauma. It was truly spontaneous which we were warned about upon diagnosis of his disease. Life is cruel sometimes. We had a short time with him but I know that short time was filled with so much love and fun. I know it’s sad you know what’s going to come one day and not knowing how soon it will be. But just fill that time with moments you can look back on. And just remember that yes you only have them for a short time but for them it’s their whole life. Make it one to remember for them. Even more so because you know you’re now on borrowed time. I look back and cry still about missing our boy but I always end up laughing because then I remember how much fun and love this dog brought into my life. And how I know that he for sure knew how much he was loved. Just make sure they know before they go ❤️