How did Old Yeller die in the book Old Yeller?

[MarisolLin]

I just finished reading part of the story and got really attached to Old Yeller. Can someone explain how he dies in the book and why it happens?

 

[BoyceMcCor]

In the book Old Yeller, the dog dies after being bitten by a rabid wolf while protecting the family. Because Old Yeller becomes infected with rabies, Travis is forced to shoot him to prevent the disease from spreading, making it a heartbreaking moment.

 

[WandaJarma]

In the Old Yeller, Old Yeller dies after he is bitten by a rabid wolf. Travis is compelled to shoot Old Yeller himself to save his family against rabies.

 

[Salvatore_Damon]

Old Yeller is shot dead by Travis after he gets rabies from a wolf that attacked the family. To stop the poor thing from suffering and spreading the disease, the gun had to be used.

 

[Amparo]

In the book Old Yeller, the dog dies after being infected with rabies while protecting his family from a rabid wolf. To prevent the disease from spreading and to spare him further suffering, Travis is forced to shoot Old Yeller, making it a tragic but responsible act.