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re: When should you put your dog down?
Posted on 1/19/22 at 9:36 pm to Tazzzzz2349
Posted on 1/19/22 at 9:36 pm to Tazzzzz2349
Remember this, they are living and not dying. True of all of us. Treat the living as living...until the very end. And in the end, we rest. All love.
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Posted on 1/19/22 at 9:41 pm to Tazzzzz2349
I’m dreading the day for my lab. He’s 7 but still in great health so I still got some time left with him
Usually the tell tale signs to start getting ready are increased accidents in the house and loss of appetite
Usually the tell tale signs to start getting ready are increased accidents in the house and loss of appetite
Posted on 1/19/22 at 9:41 pm to NOSTRODAMUS
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When you do it you need to be by his side. It’s painful but the last person he’ll want to be with as the lights go out is you.
Yes, if you really care about your dog this is a must. So goddamn tough, but i feel like we owe it to them to do that much.
Posted on 1/19/22 at 9:45 pm to Tazzzzz2349
Both times we’ve had to make the call, it was really apparent.,They both had cancer and went downhill very quickly. Look at his eyes, he will let you know. When it’s time, it may help to have a vet come to your home.
Posted on 1/19/22 at 9:51 pm to Tazzzzz2349
When he doesn't do dog things...play, walk on a leash, show interest in food...
Had to put my best dog EVER down on New Year's Day..I know how this feels...and how hard it is....
Had to put my best dog EVER down on New Year's Day..I know how this feels...and how hard it is....
Posted on 1/19/22 at 9:55 pm to Tazzzzz2349
My vet says your dog will tell you and you will know. I can attest to this with our GRetreiver who did have a terminal condition. We took her to the vet and he felt like he had stabilized her for a while longer. We brought her home and she crashed. As much as we wanted her for some time longer we knew we had to let her go. And we cried. And we let her go the next morning.
Posted on 1/19/22 at 10:02 pm to TheAstroTiger
I did that once. Regretted it ever since. Take the pain.
Posted on 1/19/22 at 10:07 pm to Tazzzzz2349
Check out local pet hospice. Don't take him/her to a clinical vet to do it. Make sure they are in your arms and care when it happens.
Posted on 1/19/22 at 10:19 pm to Tazzzzz2349
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Am I selfish to hold on?
Selfish is a harsh word to describe yourself in this situation. But it’s probably time.
Being there is a necessity for both of you. I’ve guided too many dogs to the other side. It does not get easier.
I was in the hospital with my Grandfather when the line went flat. He fell and had a brain bleed and held on for days. I pulled night watch and told him stories of our times together as if he could hear me.
Scratching my best dog’s jaw while talking to him as he drifted away was a close second. I’ll probably never have another dog.
Posted on 1/19/22 at 10:33 pm to Tazzzzz2349
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Am I selfish to hold on?
Yes, but you’re not a bad person for wanting to spend more time with him. You just need to see him and if he’s truly suffering and he’s miserable and lost any/almost all enjoyment in life, you will know it’s time.
Posted on 1/19/22 at 10:33 pm to Tazzzzz2349
If you're asking the question, it's probably time.
Posted on 1/19/22 at 10:36 pm to Tazzzzz2349
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Am I selfish to hold on?
Yes and no. I mean it's human nature, and especially if it's your first dog it's not something that comes naturally. The idea that we all just Ol' Yeller our dogs with zero hesitation is insane. When it boils down to it though, the dog loves you for his entire life, and it's your responsibility to figure out when living is not as good as sending them to relief.
Posted on 1/19/22 at 10:56 pm to Tazzzzz2349
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Vet will come to our house. Pre arranged
I did this the last time and it was way better than bringing them to the vet.
Posted on 1/19/22 at 10:57 pm to Tazzzzz2349
If you love the dog, you will know when it's time. We said goodbye to our Golden two months ago. It is so hard.
Prayers sent.
Prayers sent.
Posted on 1/19/22 at 11:10 pm to Tazzzzz2349
Struggling now.
16.5 yr old mutt. Got him 1 no after Katrina when I lost everything. He was 3 months old. He’s been with me through marriage, birth of kids, moves, etc.
He has days where he is full of spirit. But he can’t hold bladder is mostly blind and can’t sleep through night anymore. He’s super anxious and barks at random times of night.
I know it’s time. Honestly biggest fear is being judged by vet that I’m not doing / spending more to prolong his life.
In perfect world he would die at home with me.
16.5 yr old mutt. Got him 1 no after Katrina when I lost everything. He was 3 months old. He’s been with me through marriage, birth of kids, moves, etc.
He has days where he is full of spirit. But he can’t hold bladder is mostly blind and can’t sleep through night anymore. He’s super anxious and barks at random times of night.
I know it’s time. Honestly biggest fear is being judged by vet that I’m not doing / spending more to prolong his life.
In perfect world he would die at home with me.
This post was edited on 1/19/22 at 11:10 pm
Posted on 1/19/22 at 11:12 pm to St Augustine
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to fall/pace excessively during the night or have trouble laying down
That’s where my dude is now.
Ugh
Posted on 1/20/22 at 12:18 am to Tazzzzz2349
I’ve got a large dog with hip issues and nerve problems. His vet said he doesn’t have much feeling in his hind legs so pain isn’t an issue. Can walk with some assistance. Still has great appetite. He has some incontinence issues but not really bad. Basically his problems are affecting my quality of life more than his, and I feel he deserves for me to take any reasonable extra steps to compensate for his troubles. But once it’s clear his quality of life is suffering then it’s time to make that call.
Posted on 1/20/22 at 6:54 am to Tazzzzz2349
My dog just recently had to be put down in October. She was diagnosed last year with a tumor in her lungs and the vet said we will know when it is time. Any cough or weird sound coming from her for the next year made us think it was time.
Then one day, she couldn’t catch her breath and was constantly throwing up. My wife and I looked at each other, with tears in our eyes, and knew it was time. You will know when it is time, trust me.
I’m so sorry for you man. I still tear up 3 months later and don’t know when or if I will ever get over it. My 4 year old daughter just wrote my dog a letter and picture for her to have in heaven yesterday and I about lost it.
Then one day, she couldn’t catch her breath and was constantly throwing up. My wife and I looked at each other, with tears in our eyes, and knew it was time. You will know when it is time, trust me.
I’m so sorry for you man. I still tear up 3 months later and don’t know when or if I will ever get over it. My 4 year old daughter just wrote my dog a letter and picture for her to have in heaven yesterday and I about lost it.
Posted on 1/20/22 at 8:04 am to jscrims
These threads are heartbreaking and bring back so many emotions. I’ve had to do it twice and you never really get over it.
Posted on 1/20/22 at 8:06 am to Tazzzzz2349
Whenever he wont stop barking or if he growls at you for no reason.
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