An examination of the dog found dead along with actor Gene Hackman and his wife in their Santa Fe home shows dehydration and starvation were likely what led to the animal’s demise.

Veterinarian Robert Gruda told USA Today that Arakawa had taken Zinna for a “major surgery” in January, and had been told to keep the dog confined to a crate while she recover

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT An examination of the dog found dead with Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa has revealed what likely led to the animal's demise.