re: When should you put your dog down?

You just kinda know. I’ve always tended to make my mind up quick and schedule it maybe a few weeks/months before they hit absolute rock bottom in terms of suffering. I always try to schedule for the next day too. I find that timeframe where you’re waiting to do it worse than the event itself which while extremely sad isn’t as bad because you know your buddy isn’t suffering anymore. You can be there with them like they’ve always been there for you. It’s really the best gift you can give them at that point.

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He falls a lot because of his hip & spine issues

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Only you know your dog but if mine start to fall/pace excessively during the night or have trouble laying down that’s pretty much when I’ve always known.