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Might be putting my dog down
Posted on 5/12/17 at 5:56 pm
Posted on 5/12/17 at 5:56 pm
I've spent almost $1000 on him in the past month and a half and still don't have answers on what's really wrong with him. He has been peeing blood, and yesterday just started struggling to pee. At the vet today he pissed out a couple of blood clots the size of almonds. He is on pain mess now, but the next step is exploratory surgery which could be another grand, or more.
It's a very difficult decision, but the part I'm struggling with most is how to go about explaining it to my son. Anyone have experience with children on this issue? Should I tell him beforehand that we need to do as much as we can with the dog this weekend because it is probably his last? Or do I tell him afterwards?
It's a very difficult decision, but the part I'm struggling with most is how to go about explaining it to my son. Anyone have experience with children on this issue? Should I tell him beforehand that we need to do as much as we can with the dog this weekend because it is probably his last? Or do I tell him afterwards?
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Posted on 5/12/17 at 5:58 pm to TexasTiger1185
Damn, sorry.
Do it before.
Do it before.
Posted on 5/12/17 at 5:59 pm to TexasTiger1185
Sorry man. If he is in pain, time to let him pass in peace.
Posted on 5/12/17 at 6:02 pm to TexasTiger1185
My mom put down my dog without telling us. We knew it was coming for awhile. He couldnt get up to crap most of the time. We had been giving him cortizone shots for 15 months but they werent working any more.
As kids, we wouldnt accept that it was time whenever she brought it up, so one day she took the day off, and did it while we were at school. There was no big family argument or anything.
In hindsight, it was the best way.
As kids, we wouldnt accept that it was time whenever she brought it up, so one day she took the day off, and did it while we were at school. There was no big family argument or anything.
In hindsight, it was the best way.
This post was edited on 5/12/17 at 6:04 pm
Posted on 5/12/17 at 6:02 pm to TexasTiger1185
Tell him before.
Make this weekend a party for the poor pooch.
Buy him French Fries and shite like that...
Make this weekend a party for the poor pooch.
Buy him French Fries and shite like that...
Posted on 5/12/17 at 6:04 pm to TexasTiger1185
I put my dog down once. It never woke up.
Posted on 5/12/17 at 6:04 pm to TexasTiger1185
Man, very sorry to hear this.
I would tell you kid beforehand.
I would tell you kid beforehand.
Posted on 5/12/17 at 6:05 pm to TexasTiger1185
How young is the son.
You could get away with telling him that the dog is only a few days away from dying.
Personally, I would just be honest and let the fallout happen then. He will be upset, and nobody wants that, but it'll be out in the open.
Also, it could be a good time to develop a stronger family bond. Give the dog a funeral if it was a part of your family. Bond with your son, let him know no matter what you will support him.
You could get away with telling him that the dog is only a few days away from dying.
Personally, I would just be honest and let the fallout happen then. He will be upset, and nobody wants that, but it'll be out in the open.
Also, it could be a good time to develop a stronger family bond. Give the dog a funeral if it was a part of your family. Bond with your son, let him know no matter what you will support him.
This post was edited on 5/12/17 at 6:07 pm
Posted on 5/12/17 at 6:05 pm to TexasTiger1185
Explain to him that everything dies. Tell him it sucks but it's part of life. Have a funeral and go get some pizza.
Posted on 5/12/17 at 6:07 pm to TexasTiger1185
Posted on 5/12/17 at 6:08 pm to TexasTiger1185
We did it TODAY. With 2 dogs, ages 15 & 16. It's awful. We told our 11-year-old last night and the 6-year-old today, about 3 hours beforehand.
We bathed them, groomed them, fed them all kinda of crap we would have never normally let them eat (Cheetos, ice cream sandwiches, etc) and took them on one last car ride.
Then we said goodbye. The boys cried their hearts out. But I can't imagine not telling them beforehand. Read the "Rainbow Bridge" story. Cheesy but it helps.
Good Luck.
We bathed them, groomed them, fed them all kinda of crap we would have never normally let them eat (Cheetos, ice cream sandwiches, etc) and took them on one last car ride.
Then we said goodbye. The boys cried their hearts out. But I can't imagine not telling them beforehand. Read the "Rainbow Bridge" story. Cheesy but it helps.
Good Luck.
Posted on 5/12/17 at 6:09 pm to TexasTiger1185
Yep. Did it last Friday. Cried like a baby for about 4 days, but it's getting better. In my opinion, once you've made up your mind to do it, just go ahead with it. Otherwise you are going to extend your pain. How old is the kid? My oldest is 4 and we did it very suddenly, just telling her that he was in heaven now and we have another angel to look after us. She had questions for a few days but she's moved on. Kids are resilient.
If they are a bit older and can understand the implications, then it may be worth the few extra days so that they can make a few memories. Either way, don't doubt your decision and just try to move on.
If they are a bit older and can understand the implications, then it may be worth the few extra days so that they can make a few memories. Either way, don't doubt your decision and just try to move on.
Posted on 5/12/17 at 6:09 pm to TexasTiger1185
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but the part I'm struggling with most is how to go about explaining it to my son.
It's best summed up in... song.
Havanese and Ivories, live together in perfect harmony
Side by side by my kennel dog bowl, oh Lord, why don't we?
Posted on 5/12/17 at 6:10 pm to uagrad97
Jeez man, that's rough. Was the vet having a 2 for 1 euthanasia special? How'd they reach time for death's door at the same time?
Posted on 5/12/17 at 6:12 pm to TexasTiger1185
I had to double check the user name to make sure it wasn't the poor dog from the thread last night who couldn't get his red rocket tucked back in.
Sucks man, but I understand, especially if he's in pain. I had to do it before. As mentioned, just spoil the shite out of him and enjoy your time with him. I've had a lot of loss in my life and never thought I'd be saddened by putting an animal down. But, when I had to put my dog down, I was.
I'd go in there with him and help keep him calm. It sucks and it's almost like they can sense that shite by the way they act, but, IMO, it's better than just dropping him off and leaving.
Am I getting old? I used to think people who got upset over having to put their animals down were a little strange, now I'm one that gets upset.
Sucks man, but I understand, especially if he's in pain. I had to do it before. As mentioned, just spoil the shite out of him and enjoy your time with him. I've had a lot of loss in my life and never thought I'd be saddened by putting an animal down. But, when I had to put my dog down, I was.
I'd go in there with him and help keep him calm. It sucks and it's almost like they can sense that shite by the way they act, but, IMO, it's better than just dropping him off and leaving.
Am I getting old? I used to think people who got upset over having to put their animals down were a little strange, now I'm one that gets upset.
Posted on 5/12/17 at 6:14 pm to Tbonepatron
He's 6. Cried like crazy when his fish died; I can't imagine what's coming here. The dog is only 7, which is tough.
But with the pain and the money, there is only so far I can take it. At some point I feel like I'm being selfish by keeping him alive and going to the vet.
But with the pain and the money, there is only so far I can take it. At some point I feel like I'm being selfish by keeping him alive and going to the vet.
Posted on 5/12/17 at 6:14 pm to saint tiger225
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I'd go in there with him and help keep him calm. It sucks and it's almost like they can sense that shite by the way they act, but, IMO, it's better than just dropping him off and leaving.
It is better to be in there, but it is tough. I don't think I will be able to go in when it is my Aussie's time.
Posted on 5/12/17 at 6:16 pm to LSUballs
No 2 for one. It had been time for one of them but we just couldn't let go. When it became very obvious it was time for the other, we decided to do it at the same time, mainly to avoid the trauma on the boys of doing it twice. In other words, there were no good options. We chose what we thought was the less crappy one for the kids.
Posted on 5/12/17 at 6:19 pm to saint tiger225
My wife always mentions that I never cried at our wedding or my grandparents funerals or at my childrens' births, but I sobbed and snotted like a baby when I had to put our first dog down..
Posted on 5/12/17 at 6:20 pm to uagrad97
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When it became very obvious it was time for the other, we decided to do it at the same time,
Damn...how much longer did the healthier one have, you think?
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