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When people can’t put their pet down when the pet is suffering
Posted on 12/10/23 at 9:30 am
Posted on 12/10/23 at 9:30 am
My 80 y.o. dad has a 13 y.o. Pug that he can’t put down. The dog is blind,deaf and now its back legs won’t work. All the dog does is whimper all day long because it knows my dad will eventually pick it up and take it outside to basically lay there. He keeps getting shots in its back legs thinking it will work. And of course it doesn’t. He keeps paying 72 per shot. He is super attached to his dog and won’t put it down even though it’s suffering. Any tips on what I can say or do?
This seems to be a problem with a lot of people across America. If the animal is no profit and is not having the best life, it’s time to put it down. Don’t worry about your own tears. Worry about the pet!!!
This seems to be a problem with a lot of people across America. If the animal is no profit and is not having the best life, it’s time to put it down. Don’t worry about your own tears. Worry about the pet!!!
This post was edited on 12/10/23 at 9:31 am
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Posted on 12/10/23 at 9:31 am to CatsGoneWild
Man that's terrible....definitely not before Christmas
Posted on 12/10/23 at 9:31 am to CatsGoneWild
It’s America. I can decide how my pet goes. You can euthanize, and I can let mine go peacefully in my arms in the night. Frick off, Karen.
Posted on 12/10/23 at 9:31 am to CatsGoneWild
Sounds like you're mad that your dad loves the dog more than you.
Posted on 12/10/23 at 9:32 am to CatsGoneWild
Mind your business, it’s just a dog.
Posted on 12/10/23 at 9:32 am to CatsGoneWild
Dad thinking it is his last dog
Promise to adopt new one?
Promise to adopt new one?
Posted on 12/10/23 at 9:32 am to CatsGoneWild
It's a cry for help.
Don't put your dad out to pasture like you think needs to be done with the dog.
Don't put your dad out to pasture like you think needs to be done with the dog.
Posted on 12/10/23 at 9:33 am to CatsGoneWild
dude, if that dog still brings joy to your dad's life, just let it be.
it may be the thing that still gives your dad reason to get up in the mornings.
it may be the thing that still gives your dad reason to get up in the mornings.
Posted on 12/10/23 at 9:36 am to Chad504boy
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it’s just a dog.
I guess ur just trolling, but ill bite.. i have seen many , many terrible takes on TigerDroppings . Com.. . but yours might be the worst.. Get a grip pal .
Posted on 12/10/23 at 9:36 am to CatsGoneWild
We have a dog that has been fighting cancer for two years. She still goes for walks and eats her food, still happy to see us. But i know she is in a lot of pain. My wife doesnt think its time yet, but she probably never will.
Posted on 12/10/23 at 9:36 am to tigernurse
He talks to it like it is a person, so it definitely brings him joy, but he needs to think about the dog
And to the other question that was asked, yes this is his last pet (so he says)
And to the other question that was asked, yes this is his last pet (so he says)
Posted on 12/10/23 at 9:39 am to CatsGoneWild
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but he needs to think about the dog
you need to think abt your dad. You shouldn't even have an opinion on it.
maybe, just maybe, you could help him with the dog somehow. take it to the vet, or buy it a nice comfy bed or some treats.
Posted on 12/10/23 at 9:41 am to CatsGoneWild
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My 80 y.o. dad
I'd put him down tbh.
Posted on 12/10/23 at 9:45 am to CatsGoneWild
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And to the other question that was asked, yes this is his last pet (so he says)
Doesn’t have to be. He could adopt a nice senior dog from the shelter. Would be perfect for him.
Posted on 12/10/23 at 9:46 am to SECSolomonGrundy
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We have a dog that has been fighting cancer for two years. She still goes for walks and eats her food, still happy to see us. But i know she is in a lot of pain. My wife doesnt think its time yet, but she probably never will.
That's a tough one. Personally I don't think I could put an animal through chemo, so much pain and they just don't have the capacity to understand.
Had two dogs die of cancer, one we made the decision not to go the chemo route after the first tumor, second we made the decision, but dogs brain literally melted before we even could tell the vet.
This post was edited on 12/10/23 at 9:47 am
Posted on 12/10/23 at 9:48 am to NorthGwinnettTiger
A vet once told me one of the saddest things about putting an animal down is that the owners often don’t want to be in the room. So in the moment of the pets last breath when they are terrified they’re on a steel table with just the vet. if you’re going to do it I’d recommend having the vet come to your house and being there with the pet while it happens. I did this many years back and to this day It still brings me some joy that I was there for him in that moment. I’l
Posted on 12/10/23 at 9:50 am to CatsGoneWild
Ask the vet to have a talk with your dad?
Posted on 12/10/23 at 9:55 am to CatsGoneWild
Is it possible to get him a new dog? Not a puppy, maybe a 3 or 4 year old dog? His dog may be the last thing that brings him joy and constant companionship. If he’s not going to euthanize, maybe look for ways to help improve the dog’s quality of life. They have pet wheelchairs/walkers if that might help. Also “halos” for blind dogs that go around their heads to keep them from running into things. If it’s feasible financially, check into physical therapy for the dog.
I get these things are probably outlandish, just trying to think of things that can help your dad and his dog. .
I get these things are probably outlandish, just trying to think of things that can help your dad and his dog. .
Posted on 12/10/23 at 9:58 am to LSU5508
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A vet once told me one of the saddest things about putting an animal down is that the owners often don’t want to be in the room. So in the moment of the pets last breath when they are terrified they’re on a steel table with just the vet. if you’re going to do it I’d recommend having the vet come to your house and being there with the pet while it happens. I did this many years back and to this day It still brings me some joy that I was there for him in that moment.
Very true.. having to put my beloved dog down was one of the hardest things ive ever had to do.. but the fact that i was able to be in the room with him at the vet’s office (it all happened too suddenly to arrange a home visit) while petting him and comforting him was a huge silver lining for me, and still makes the whole deal a little easier for me to process.. i cant imagine my boy having to be there alone at the very end, after all we went through together over the years, and how many times he stuck by my side through the ups and downs of life .
Posted on 12/10/23 at 9:59 am to CatsGoneWild
Get dad hammered and tell him it's time to man up.
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