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re: Old dog. At what point you say good bye?
Posted on 8/25/14 at 10:36 am to CootKilla
Posted on 8/25/14 at 10:36 am to CootKilla
I have read several threads about this and seems to me the consensus is that "its time when they are starting to suffer" or "you will know when its time". I will be making the drive to the vet this afternoon because I know "its time". Heidi (Red Heeler) is 1 month shy of her 17 yo B-Day. Got her when my son was 1 and she has been a constant companion and very loyal and great natured dog. she had a rough weekend and I knew the time was getting close so I started to talk about it with the family. Walked by the window last night about 9 and Hunt66 Jr was just laying with her on the ground petting her - all 6'3" of him just like they used to do all the time 
Honestly did not think she would make it through last night - Checked on her several times and at 5:00 am I thought for sure she had passed. Glad the kids got another morning with her and I am certainly not looking forward to this afternoon - but it is time. RIP Heidi! Thanks for all the good times and memories.
Honestly did not think she would make it through last night - Checked on her several times and at 5:00 am I thought for sure she had passed. Glad the kids got another morning with her and I am certainly not looking forward to this afternoon - but it is time. RIP Heidi! Thanks for all the good times and memories.
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Posted on 8/25/14 at 10:47 am to hunt66
Coot
What BVDD said makes sense it could be diabetes, I had a 100+lb lab that got diabetes and was very skinny before he was diagnosed. Ended up giving him daily insulin shots for bout 2 yrs, it made a huge difference. It might be a good idea to get him checked out and make him as comfortable as you can. The insulin wasn’t expensive and we did the shots ourselves, it was a few mls of insulin and gave the shot in loose skin at shoulder.
On a similar note my oldest went off to college on weekend and dog was not happy, while he is my dog, my son and the dog are buds – dog would not stay out of his room (hes not allowed in there) but dog would go lay on the rug by his bed any chance he got – ya its bittersweet day, ya want them to grow up and move on but in a lot of ways you don’t either
What BVDD said makes sense it could be diabetes, I had a 100+lb lab that got diabetes and was very skinny before he was diagnosed. Ended up giving him daily insulin shots for bout 2 yrs, it made a huge difference. It might be a good idea to get him checked out and make him as comfortable as you can. The insulin wasn’t expensive and we did the shots ourselves, it was a few mls of insulin and gave the shot in loose skin at shoulder.
On a similar note my oldest went off to college on weekend and dog was not happy, while he is my dog, my son and the dog are buds – dog would not stay out of his room (hes not allowed in there) but dog would go lay on the rug by his bed any chance he got – ya its bittersweet day, ya want them to grow up and move on but in a lot of ways you don’t either
Posted on 8/25/14 at 10:50 am to hunt66
God bless you man. Tough time, but you're doing the right thing.
I have a 16 yo golden retriever and a 2.5yo golden. The young dog is legitimately mine, but the old dog is "mine" in the sense that we grew up together. I got him for Christmas when I was 9. That dog and me legitimately did everything together. He was a coon dog, a duck dog, a quail dog, and a squirrel dog all in a golden retriever body. We hunted everything, from yard birds with pellet guns, to coons with traps, to everything you can shoot with a shotgun, and loved every minute of it. That dog found so many deer for me before I learned how to shoot straight. We fished together, rode fourwheelers together, and when there wasn't room for him, he would run as fast as he could along side until we got to wherever we were going. Sometimes when it was hot, we'd completely lose sight of him behind us, get a mile down the road, and 10 minutes later ol Harley comes running around the corner tongue out tail wagging. He fought a rottweiler off of my mom and I. He was not only my best friend, but also a best friend to the 4 guys I grew up with. He was part of our crew.
Then I went to college/law school, got another pup, and Harley stayed with the parents. He was really slowing down, but I swear when I got Koa it took 5 years off his life. He became a lot happier, always wanted to play when she was around, bounced around like a puppy, etc. Vet says his joints are still good and he's healthy. He has a little bit of a tough time walking around sometimes and he's terrified of weather, and can't hear that well anymore, but he's happy, still eats like a vacuum, and still acts like a puppy when my younger dog is around.
I'm rambling, but I guess my point is I know the time is coming, but I know it's not here yet. I grew apart from him when I moved out of the house, and my current dog is pretty much my child, but damn I love that fatass dog.
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I have a 16 yo golden retriever and a 2.5yo golden. The young dog is legitimately mine, but the old dog is "mine" in the sense that we grew up together. I got him for Christmas when I was 9. That dog and me legitimately did everything together. He was a coon dog, a duck dog, a quail dog, and a squirrel dog all in a golden retriever body. We hunted everything, from yard birds with pellet guns, to coons with traps, to everything you can shoot with a shotgun, and loved every minute of it. That dog found so many deer for me before I learned how to shoot straight. We fished together, rode fourwheelers together, and when there wasn't room for him, he would run as fast as he could along side until we got to wherever we were going. Sometimes when it was hot, we'd completely lose sight of him behind us, get a mile down the road, and 10 minutes later ol Harley comes running around the corner tongue out tail wagging. He fought a rottweiler off of my mom and I. He was not only my best friend, but also a best friend to the 4 guys I grew up with. He was part of our crew.
Then I went to college/law school, got another pup, and Harley stayed with the parents. He was really slowing down, but I swear when I got Koa it took 5 years off his life. He became a lot happier, always wanted to play when she was around, bounced around like a puppy, etc. Vet says his joints are still good and he's healthy. He has a little bit of a tough time walking around sometimes and he's terrified of weather, and can't hear that well anymore, but he's happy, still eats like a vacuum, and still acts like a puppy when my younger dog is around.
I'm rambling, but I guess my point is I know the time is coming, but I know it's not here yet. I grew apart from him when I moved out of the house, and my current dog is pretty much my child, but damn I love that fatass dog.
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This post was edited on 8/25/14 at 10:51 am
Posted on 8/25/14 at 10:51 am to hunt66
I had to put mine down last December. We made the decision because you could tell she was in alot of pain constantly and there wasnt anything we could do for her. She quit eating pretty much. Could hardly walk. Tripped trying to step over a threshold and would then just lay there looking embaressed.
In short, you will know. When there is no longer any quality of life is when its time IMO
In short, you will know. When there is no longer any quality of life is when its time IMO
Posted on 8/25/14 at 11:02 am to hunt66
quote:Just lost it.
Walked by the window last night about 9 and Hunt66 Jr was just laying with her on the ground petting her - all 6'3" of him just like they used to do all the time
I remember doing the same exact thing with my childhood dog when it got to be that time. I was in college. This post was edited on 8/25/14 at 11:03 am
Posted on 8/25/14 at 11:11 am to hunt66
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Walked by the window last night about 9 and Hunt66 Jr was just laying with her on the ground petting her - all 6'3" of him just like they used to do all the time
That's sad and great at the same time. Being able to be with your friend till the end is something I'm so glad I have been able to do for the pets I have lost. I don't think they would want anything more than to pass in either family's arms.
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