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

The report noted that the stomach of the dog that belonged to Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa was mostly empty except for small amounts of hair and bile.

The world has been struck by the death of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa. The couple were found dead in their homes late last month, prompting an investigation after it was discovered that one of their three dogs died while in their kennel.