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re: OT'ers who have had to put an elderly pet down
Posted on 6/27/16 at 10:22 am to BayouBlitz
Posted on 6/27/16 at 10:22 am to BayouBlitz
quote:We made that difficult decision once our dog (who was 12 years old) could no longer control his bowels, couldn't stand up without assistance and all but stopped eating. He was ready, IMO. One of the most difficult decisions I've ever had to make.
When and what things convinced you it was time to have them put to sleep?
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Posted on 6/27/16 at 10:30 am to Tear It Up
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All three were terminally ill, lost a lot of weight, in constant pain, and were pretty much bed ridden.
Ginger isn't at this point yet. She still gets around fine. She even jumps off my tall bed when I try my best to stop her. Every couple of days she'll get a bit frisky and bounce around in the morning before eating.
But if she loses her appetite, or can't hold food down or looks to be in pain, I will take her.
Very helpful comments folks. Thanks. She has literally been my best friend for 15 years. And although it will be very tough, I would do it all over again. And I still have my Gus, who is about 8 (avatar) who will also miss her. She is his favorite pillow.
Posted on 6/27/16 at 10:47 am to BayouBlitz
When I was a kid, I had two dogs that my dad let die naturally. He didn't have the heart to have them put down. The result was that they eventually got so weak and disabled that they couldn't get up to relieve themselves. It was a long and drawn out ordeal.
When the time came to make a decision on having "Buddy" my basset/beagle mix put down a couple of years ago, there was no decision to be made. He was spared a lot of pain by being "put to sleep". It's by far more humane than the alternative.
When your dog passes, you're going to be hurting regardless. You don't need to compound the grief by dealing with the guilt that you didn't make it as easy as possible for her.
When the time came to make a decision on having "Buddy" my basset/beagle mix put down a couple of years ago, there was no decision to be made. He was spared a lot of pain by being "put to sleep". It's by far more humane than the alternative.
When your dog passes, you're going to be hurting regardless. You don't need to compound the grief by dealing with the guilt that you didn't make it as easy as possible for her.
Posted on 6/27/16 at 10:49 am to BayouBlitz
That dog has given you his everything for a long time. He is and has trusted you. Now it's time to to NOT let it suffer. I trust you will do the right thing and not keep him deteriorating in front if your family's eyes.
Out him down. It's ethical and pain free.
I had a son for 16 yrs. My pet weimaraner. He long long outlived his breeds expectancy.
Towards the end I was selfish and he was struggling. I woke up one morning and found him in his bed laying in piss. I cried my eyes out right then, knowing I had let him down and forced this proud honorable and trusting family memever to be reduced to that point.
I put him down that evening after laying home with him, wife, and kids all day.
You know if it's time. It's hard, but treat his trust with respect.
Out him down. It's ethical and pain free.
I had a son for 16 yrs. My pet weimaraner. He long long outlived his breeds expectancy.
Towards the end I was selfish and he was struggling. I woke up one morning and found him in his bed laying in piss. I cried my eyes out right then, knowing I had let him down and forced this proud honorable and trusting family memever to be reduced to that point.
I put him down that evening after laying home with him, wife, and kids all day.
You know if it's time. It's hard, but treat his trust with respect.
Posted on 6/27/16 at 10:54 am to the LSUSaint
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I had a son for 16 yrs. My pet weimaraner.
Posted on 6/27/16 at 10:54 am to BayouBlitz
My SO's family just put down their dog of 15 last week. It was when the tumor was inoperable, she had trouble pooping, and started refusing her food and medicine.
Posted on 6/27/16 at 10:57 am to BayouBlitz
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But she's clearly in her last months. Her hearing is all but gone, she has trouble sometimes keeping food and water down, she shakes a good bit at times, and is becoming frail.
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Ginger isn't at this point yet. She still gets around fine
This is nowhere near the picture you painted in your original post.
Posted on 6/27/16 at 11:05 am to BayouBlitz
I had an old Red Heeler with teeth worn flat to his gums. The UPS truck got him when he could not jump up from his resting spot in the road in the shadow of a large cedar. The only good thing was I did not have to make the decision. RIP Milo!
Posted on 6/27/16 at 11:08 am to BayouBlitz
When your pet stops eating, drinking or using the restroom is a signal that it is time.
We had to put down our family pet of 13 after trying daily fluid IV's.
We had to consider if we were keeping her around for her or for us. Finally we realized quality of life is more important than quantity.
We had to put down our family pet of 13 after trying daily fluid IV's.
We had to consider if we were keeping her around for her or for us. Finally we realized quality of life is more important than quantity.
Posted on 6/27/16 at 11:08 am to ThatMakesSense
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Possible, with a good taxidermist
White people.
This post was edited on 6/27/16 at 11:12 am
Posted on 6/27/16 at 11:13 am to BayouBlitz
Don't wait until it's obvious; where she can't move, can't eat, etc. You've waited too long at that point. It sounds as if she's already showing signs of the decline, so you should do it soon. Within the next couple of weeks maximum.
Our Akita got to that point. Had massive trouble standing up, couldn't hold it until she was outside, etc.
We decided as a family to put her down. The night before we cooked her a rare steak, let her eat it up, pet her a ton, basically gave all of our attention to her. Next day, we all took her in and sat there, holding her, while she was put to sleep.
I still tear up thinking about it, but it was the absolute right decision to not let her suffer and get worse.
Our Akita got to that point. Had massive trouble standing up, couldn't hold it until she was outside, etc.
We decided as a family to put her down. The night before we cooked her a rare steak, let her eat it up, pet her a ton, basically gave all of our attention to her. Next day, we all took her in and sat there, holding her, while she was put to sleep.
I still tear up thinking about it, but it was the absolute right decision to not let her suffer and get worse.
Posted on 6/27/16 at 11:17 am to BayouBlitz
Great..sitting in a restaurant eating and now crying.
We had to have our 10 year old daschund euthanized a month ago. He had adrenal gland cancer, diabetes and was completely blind. Oh dear God..for real, y'all...ppl are staring now bc I'm obviously crying. Anyway, he was in horrible pain his last days and we knew it was not fair for us to put off our mourning at his expense. I still cry every single day bc I miss him. His name was Baby and he truly was, and always will be, a part of our family.
Good luck to you and your doxie. You will seriously be in my thoughts and prayers. Allow yourself to mourn..don't try to be a "manly man" about it or anything like that..and for those that tell you "he/she was just a dog", have sympathy that they never had the honor of knowing what they missed.
We had to have our 10 year old daschund euthanized a month ago. He had adrenal gland cancer, diabetes and was completely blind. Oh dear God..for real, y'all...ppl are staring now bc I'm obviously crying. Anyway, he was in horrible pain his last days and we knew it was not fair for us to put off our mourning at his expense. I still cry every single day bc I miss him. His name was Baby and he truly was, and always will be, a part of our family.
Good luck to you and your doxie. You will seriously be in my thoughts and prayers. Allow yourself to mourn..don't try to be a "manly man" about it or anything like that..and for those that tell you "he/she was just a dog", have sympathy that they never had the honor of knowing what they missed.
Posted on 6/27/16 at 11:24 am to BayouBlitz
I have a yellow lab that's about to turn 13. I got her as a puppy when I was in college. Best friend I've ever had.
Found out in December that she had bone cancer. Vet gave her 3 months max. My wife and I prepared ourselves for having to go through putting her down. Went through the whole dog bucket list thing. Welp, its almost July and she's still hopping around. Tumor on her leg has gotten big but she's still wagging her tail walking around the house like normal.
It has been a blessing because we've gotten a lot more bonus time, but its going to suck the day her leg breaks and we will have to put her down. I'm dreading it every day right now.
Found out in December that she had bone cancer. Vet gave her 3 months max. My wife and I prepared ourselves for having to go through putting her down. Went through the whole dog bucket list thing. Welp, its almost July and she's still hopping around. Tumor on her leg has gotten big but she's still wagging her tail walking around the house like normal.
It has been a blessing because we've gotten a lot more bonus time, but its going to suck the day her leg breaks and we will have to put her down. I'm dreading it every day right now.
Posted on 6/27/16 at 11:30 am to ATL-TIGER-732
When I say she still gets around fine, she walks okay, but slowly. A lot of other posters talk about their dogs not being able to get up or walk.
She also still eats well in the morning. Sometimes after she drinks a lot of water, she throws some of it back up. This is my main concern. Maybe every few days she will throw up a bit of food.
She is in control of doing numbers 1 and 2. And she still loves laying in the sun.
I'm at the point now that if she takes a turn for the worse, it will be time. And I'm spoiling the daylights out of her. She's still very happy to get some french fries or potato chips or the last bite of a sandwich.
She also still eats well in the morning. Sometimes after she drinks a lot of water, she throws some of it back up. This is my main concern. Maybe every few days she will throw up a bit of food.
She is in control of doing numbers 1 and 2. And she still loves laying in the sun.
I'm at the point now that if she takes a turn for the worse, it will be time. And I'm spoiling the daylights out of her. She's still very happy to get some french fries or potato chips or the last bite of a sandwich.
Posted on 6/27/16 at 11:33 am to BayouBlitz
We put down our 17 year old Britney Spaniel. It sucked but keeping her around was not good for her.
Eta: you'll know when it is time. Good luck, hard decision.
Eta: you'll know when it is time. Good luck, hard decision.
This post was edited on 6/27/16 at 11:34 am
Posted on 6/27/16 at 11:41 am to BayouBlitz
I shouldn't have read this thread.
Got my first dog 2 months ago, little golden retriever puppy.
I can't even imagine what I'm going to be like down the road when this time comes.
Got my first dog 2 months ago, little golden retriever puppy.
I can't even imagine what I'm going to be like down the road when this time comes.
Posted on 6/27/16 at 11:42 am to BayouBlitz
I waited till i knew she was ready. Was having trouble standing on her own and then when she quit eating it was time. It's the worst shite ever man, but 17 years is a great long life. You'll know when its time.
Posted on 6/27/16 at 11:43 am to WildcatMike
Just put down my 14 year old border collie. It was the toughest thing I've ever done. Cried like a sumbitch for about a week, but don't regret the decision. Miss her every day...just glad she's not suffering anymore (extreme arthritis in her hips and back knee joints).
Posted on 6/27/16 at 1:53 pm to BayouBlitz
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OT'ers who have had to put an elderly pet down
When I say she still gets around fine, she walks okay, but slowly. A lot of other posters talk about their dogs not being able to get up or walk.
She also still eats well in the morning. Sometimes after she drinks a lot of water, she throws some of it back up. This is my main concern. Maybe every few days she will throw up a bit of food.
She is in control of doing numbers 1 and 2. And she still loves laying in the sun.
It sounds like she still has time left; that's great for you and her. Enjoy it. But prepare yourself to let go.
The one thing I can tell you to make it easier is to envision putting your dog down as one last favor to them. They can't tell you they're in tons of pain. They can't tell you how miserable they are. They'll always look at you lovingly and want to be with you, so it's your job to see the pain/suffering and end it mercifully.
You wouldn't want your dog to suffer, so don't let your personal wants outweigh your pup's pain. Hope this helps.
This post was edited on 6/27/16 at 1:54 pm
Posted on 6/27/16 at 2:06 pm to FLObserver
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Kinda hits you hard after 15 years that they wont be there anymore i guess.
Every time I find a white hair/fur that I cursed for 15 years, it hits me right in the feels. Old girls shed like a damned cat.
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