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Opinions on putting dog down. Help needed!
Posted on 2/4/23 at 7:56 pm
Posted on 2/4/23 at 7:56 pm
Little back story… We took in a rescue that was severely injured on her back. Looked like a car or predator had removed a large portion of the hide on her back and exposed the flesh. We nursed her and brought her comfort, but the wound would never heal. It’s been a long battle of a little over four years. We’ve taken her to multiple vets and there aren’t any solutions. She is living in pain and we are continuously fighting infections to her wounds. It’s gotten to the point to where we are wondering if we are doing the right thing for the dog or if we should put her out of her misery. Her wounds have recently taken a turn for the worse and the infection has spread to normally healthy tissue. I came to this board because I know y’all would give the best advice in a bizarre situation. Anybody have a situation similar with a successful ending?
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
Posted on 2/4/23 at 8:24 pm to Cblack23
I don't see any reason in your post to expect her to recover from the trauma, so I would have her put down.
Posted on 2/4/23 at 8:29 pm to Cblack23
Doesn't sound good.
Unless there's a way to do a skin sub or skin graft, the dog isn't going to recover.
Unless there's a way to do a skin sub or skin graft, the dog isn't going to recover.
Posted on 2/4/23 at 8:47 pm to Cblack23
You already know the answer
After we fought with the emotions and put ours down the only regret was waiting so long
Godspeed
After we fought with the emotions and put ours down the only regret was waiting so long
Godspeed
Posted on 2/4/23 at 9:46 pm to Cblack23
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She is living in pain
I couldn't let that continue.
My dog's over 14 yo...He's half blind, half deaf but eats good, moves good and seems content. If the time should come where he is in constant pain I wouldn't be able to watch that.
This post was edited on 2/4/23 at 9:50 pm
Posted on 2/5/23 at 4:33 am to Cblack23
sounds like the dog's quality of life isn't what it should be. Putting it down would be a mercy. There is an outfit called Lap of Love that will come to your house and euthanize the dog in familiar surroundings and with family present. They are very professional and cost the same as bringing the dog to the vet.
Sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss.
This post was edited on 2/5/23 at 4:57 pm
Posted on 2/5/23 at 7:49 am to Cblack23
Most dogs in my life did tell me when it was time. When they stop being excited and happy to see you and seem depressed and hurt, AND a good Vet tells you that your dog is in pain and should go, then do it. But I had a dog that was hit by a car and a good vet said there was no way to recover unless we removed the entire from leg and hip, we said give us a day to think about it. That night the dog fought hard and the next day the vet called and said it was amazing how that dog was the next day. Like it knew what was being discussed and it came alive and he said with that spirit it might make it. So he referred us to LSU vet school and they did surgery and saves the leg and the dog.
Being dead means the end. Usually anything is better than dead. But torture isn’t. A dog can survive on 20% love and 80% pain. One good day a week is better than none. But the degree of pain and suffering is what matters.
Being dead means the end. Usually anything is better than dead. But torture isn’t. A dog can survive on 20% love and 80% pain. One good day a week is better than none. But the degree of pain and suffering is what matters.
Posted on 2/5/23 at 11:13 am to Cblack23
Either a bullet or trip to the vet, but put the poor animal out of it’s misery asap.
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