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Posted on 11/18/14 at 3:19 pm to DosManos
take her to the vet have her put to sleep and stay there with her as she closes her eyes
Posted on 11/18/14 at 3:55 pm to Cruiserhog
In no way am I trying to undermine the compassion or loss that you and your family are feeling. The correct thing to do for this suffering animal is to end its pain. We all have a definitive end.
Where I was raised, where I have lived, and where I live now, the dog would have had a single painless gunshot to the back of the skull and then buried with the rest of the family pets.
Where I was raised, where I have lived, and where I live now, the dog would have had a single painless gunshot to the back of the skull and then buried with the rest of the family pets.
Posted on 11/18/14 at 4:03 pm to Wasp
quote:To help speed up the process?
And we always give dying dogs McDonalds.
Posted on 11/18/14 at 4:20 pm to Bleeding purple
quote:Where I was raised, where I have lived, and where I live now you are called redneck trash. And I am from the sticks too. It doesnt make you "country" or a "real American" to shoot your dog in the head anymore. It makes you an idiot.
Where I was raised, where I have lived, and where I live now, the dog would have had a single painless gunshot to the back of the skull and then buried with the rest of the family pets
Posted on 11/18/14 at 4:26 pm to lsupride87
please tell me why?
Because giving fido barbituates and amphetamines until it has a heart attack are more humane?
Because going to a vets office, being scared, being held down, having needles stuck in them, and dying away from home while the owner incurs a bill is more humane?
Lets please discuss the palliative measures that would be a better option.
Because giving fido barbituates and amphetamines until it has a heart attack are more humane?
Because going to a vets office, being scared, being held down, having needles stuck in them, and dying away from home while the owner incurs a bill is more humane?
Lets please discuss the palliative measures that would be a better option.
Posted on 11/18/14 at 4:26 pm to DosManos
Always hate these sort of situations. I had a dog some years back who was my best buddy. He got cancer and we held it off for a while, but then it came back badassed. The wife and kids were away at a party at the time so it was just him and me. He looked into my eyes and I knew it was time. Fed him his favorite snack, called the vet and met her at her office that night. I held him while she put him down. Heartbreaking, but it was the right thing to do and he knew I was with him to the very end.
Love them as much as you can, and when the time comes, out of that love - let them go in peace and dignity.
Love them as much as you can, and when the time comes, out of that love - let them go in peace and dignity.
Posted on 11/18/14 at 4:28 pm to DosManos
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Yeah I know what you mean. I'm feeling the same way. Unfortunately, my dad felt differently. He handles things in his own way I guess.
The only consolation I get from from her being hospitalized is that she is probably more comfortable there than at home because she can get the proper meds and IV's. At least that's what I'm telling myself.
This sounds very difficult for you and your family. My condolences. I've been through this several times myself, and I love my dogs like children. Loving and talking to them in the last hours for a life spent comforting me is the least I can do for my pet.
I hope for the best for you and your family.
Posted on 11/18/14 at 4:31 pm to Bleeding purple
quote:Taking a gun and shooting your dog is in no way a better solution then having them painlessly put down at the vet. Sure, you are about to post some horror story about a dog getting put down where they suffered. But I bet you have had a few too many Bud Heavys one time and knocked half of "Lucky's" face off too. Actually, I still dont believe you even shoot your dogs. It was simply a post that made you feel "country strong" on a message board
please tell me why?
Because giving fido barbituates and amphetamines until it has a heart attack are more humane?
Because going to a vets office, being scared, being held down, having needles stuck in them, and dying away from home while the owner incurs a bill is more humane?
Lets please discuss the palliative measures that would be a better option.
This post was edited on 11/18/14 at 4:34 pm
Posted on 11/18/14 at 4:39 pm to LSUlefty
We put her down this morning. The vet called us first thing in the morning to tell us her condition had not improved but had actually deteriorated. She could no longer stand up.
My family and I spent as much time with her as we could, but we couldn't let her suffer any longer so we told the vet to proceed with the injection. She looked so tired the whole time. We pet her and comforted her as she received the injection. I just hope she could feel our love. I hope she wasn't scared. I still feel so bad for her.
Thanks for everyone's input. Unbelievable how quickly all of this happened.
ETA: I keep thinking about Sunday night after she bit me when I couldn't tell whether to pet her or leave her alone. She was walking around and wouldn't relax, but I didn't want to bother her too much. I wish I would have tried harder to get her to lie down. But I think the tumor was hurting her when she lied down.
My family and I spent as much time with her as we could, but we couldn't let her suffer any longer so we told the vet to proceed with the injection. She looked so tired the whole time. We pet her and comforted her as she received the injection. I just hope she could feel our love. I hope she wasn't scared. I still feel so bad for her.
Thanks for everyone's input. Unbelievable how quickly all of this happened.
ETA: I keep thinking about Sunday night after she bit me when I couldn't tell whether to pet her or leave her alone. She was walking around and wouldn't relax, but I didn't want to bother her too much. I wish I would have tried harder to get her to lie down. But I think the tumor was hurting her when she lied down.
This post was edited on 11/18/14 at 4:43 pm
Posted on 11/18/14 at 4:40 pm to lsupride87
Brother, you are barking up the wrong tree if you think I need to elaborate to make myself feel better here.
Fwiw, in addition to having to put down 3 past pets and/or working dogs I hold a Hospice and Palliative Care certification.
But you go on making your bias ignorant assumptions.
Posted on 11/18/14 at 4:41 pm to DosManos
Putting a dog down is such a hard thing to do. We got my dog when I was 11 years old and he grew up with me. I took him with me to college and also when I moved again. He lived a a good long life, but I had to put him down when he was about 15 years old. He had incontinence really bad and was losing a ton of weight. He was miserable for a while and I kept lying to myself that he was ok. Eventually I gave him. I cooked him a rare ribeye and baked potato. He absolutely devoured it and was happy. The next day I took him to the vet and put him down on New Years Eve. I've never done something so difficult in my entire life. I didn't stay in the room when they did it because I just couldn't bare to see his life fade away.
Just be happy with all the good times you had with the dog and try to make her last hours as comfortable as possible.
Just be happy with all the good times you had with the dog and try to make her last hours as comfortable as possible.
Posted on 11/18/14 at 4:41 pm to lsupride87
Given that I love my dogs like children, I am not going to shoot them. Likewise, when it was time for my parents to go, we let them die with dignity. I don't think shooting a dog in the back of the head proves much of anything positive.
Posted on 11/18/14 at 4:42 pm to DosManos
I'm glad you guys found closure and she is out of pain. Prayers sent for you and your family.
Posted on 11/18/14 at 4:52 pm to Bleeding purple
quote:If you shoot your dog in the head with the gun that isnt me using a biased judgement
But you go on making your bias ignorant assumptions.
That is me using the fact that you shoot your dog in the head to judge you Posted on 11/18/14 at 4:57 pm to lsupride87
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idiot.
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"country" or a "real American
quote:
from the sticks
quote:
redneck trash
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few too many Bud Heavys
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"country strong"
yep you brought no bias into this at all.
Please tell me how painful/painless instantaneously disconnecting the brainstem from the brain and spinal column actually is. Then while you are at let me know how painful/painless being "put down" at a vet is and exactly what anatomical/physiological processes are involved.
The truth is the vet is less traumatic for you not the dog. I understand some don't have the sensibilities to handle the violent nature of a gunshot. That is acceptable, but don't hide behind some misplaced idea of which one is painless.
Posted on 11/18/14 at 5:02 pm to Bleeding purple
quote:A couple questions for you:
yep you brought no bias into this at all.
Please tell me how painful/painless instantaneously disconnecting the brainstem from the brain and spinal column actually is. Then while you are at let me know how painful/painless being "put down" at a vet is and exactly what anatomical/physiological processes are involved.
The truth is the vet is less traumatic for you not the dog. I understand some don't have the sensibilities to handle the violent nature of a gunshot. That is acceptable, but don't hide behind some misplaced idea of which one is painless.
How do you know when to put the dog down? Do you and your family just look for when the dog is in discomfort? So Rover may just have a slight stomach ache, so he is feeling the blues. And then..... BAAAMM. Jethro puts one to the back of the head.
Or do you take the dog to the vet to have them diagnosed and tell you the dog needs to be put down, just for you to drive all the way back home so you can load the old double barrel up to finish the job?
Next question, if you were on your deathbed, and your choices were for a medical professional to put you down, or Uncle Cleetus to put one in your skull, what would you choose?
Posted on 11/18/14 at 5:16 pm to lsupride87
I don't think you know what you're getting into
Posted on 11/18/14 at 5:18 pm to Boats n Hose
boats is correct but go ahead and answer my questions before I answer yours
Posted on 11/18/14 at 5:19 pm to SUB
Please let me dog go naturally. I'm dreading this day.
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