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Having a hard time putting my Lab to sleep
Posted on 9/3/20 at 5:57 pm
Posted on 9/3/20 at 5:57 pm
I don’t think there are any in this situation but I need some words of encouragement.
My lab is about 13 years old and has been a great dog as most are but he’s got a nerve disease thats slowly making life for him and my wife and I miserable. He rarely moves and that’s because of the Yorkie pup we have is chewing on his tail or ear. He’s pooping all over my house which makes me very mad to the point that I want to kick the crap out of him, which I’d never do. He’s name is Saint and where’s a Deuce Jersey on game day... it’s time to let him go to dog heaven but it’s killing me to make the decision. Any words of wisdom or encouragement would be nice... tia.
My lab is about 13 years old and has been a great dog as most are but he’s got a nerve disease thats slowly making life for him and my wife and I miserable. He rarely moves and that’s because of the Yorkie pup we have is chewing on his tail or ear. He’s pooping all over my house which makes me very mad to the point that I want to kick the crap out of him, which I’d never do. He’s name is Saint and where’s a Deuce Jersey on game day... it’s time to let him go to dog heaven but it’s killing me to make the decision. Any words of wisdom or encouragement would be nice... tia.
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Posted on 9/3/20 at 5:58 pm to geauxdaddy72
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jimbeam
Gottdammit now I’m crying and I don’t even have a dog
This post was edited on 9/3/20 at 7:35 pm
Posted on 9/3/20 at 6:00 pm to geauxdaddy72
Don't be selfish. If his quality of life is not bearable for him, man up for him and stop thinking about how it affects you.
Posted on 9/3/20 at 6:00 pm to geauxdaddy72
I just recently went through this and it sucks! With that being said, do the right thing. Dont let your buddy suffer the pain. Also the embarrassment of having a little bitch dog chew on him. Best of luck
Posted on 9/3/20 at 6:01 pm to geauxdaddy72
If your dog could talk he would ask you why the frick you are putting him through this
Posted on 9/3/20 at 6:02 pm to geauxdaddy72
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My lab is about 13 years old and has been a great dog as most are but he’s got a nerve disease thats slowly making life for him and my wife and I miserable. He rarely moves and that’s because of the Yorkie pup we have is chewing on his tail or ear. He’s pooping all over my house which makes me very mad to the point that I want to kick the crap out of him, which I’d never do. He’s name is Saint and where’s a Deuce Jersey on game day... it’s time to let him go to dog heaven but it’s killing me to make the decision. Any words of wisdom or encouragement would be nice... tia.
It doesn't sound like he has quality of life at all. At this point, it's your duty as a pet owner to let him end his life in the least amount of pain possible.
Once he starts not being able to control himself and poops everywhere, given the age and diagnosis, it's kind of insane you haven't already put him down. Buy him a burger, give him lots of love, and end his suffering.
This post was edited on 9/3/20 at 6:03 pm
Posted on 9/3/20 at 6:02 pm to geauxdaddy72
Put down the Yorkie and he'll have a few more months and die happily in his sleep. I kid
Sounds like it is gonna be in the best interest for everyone. He'll be in doggie heaven.
Sounds like it is gonna be in the best interest for everyone. He'll be in doggie heaven.
This post was edited on 9/3/20 at 6:03 pm
Posted on 9/3/20 at 6:02 pm to geauxdaddy72
One of our vets once said they recommend making a list of 3-5 things your pet loved. If they can't do most of them, it might be time.
It's hard and I certainly don't envy your position.
Sorry you have to go through this.
It's hard and I certainly don't envy your position.
Sorry you have to go through this.
Posted on 9/3/20 at 6:03 pm to geauxdaddy72
If there’s no hope and he’s miserable, do it, stay with him and love on him to the end. Sorry, I know it’s tough, you gave him a good life. Good luck.
Posted on 9/3/20 at 6:04 pm to geauxdaddy72
In my experience, when you think it is time, it is probably past time. FWIW, it is a very peaceful passing. I wish I could go out that way when my time comes.
Posted on 9/3/20 at 6:04 pm to geauxdaddy72
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He’s pooping all over my house
Yeah, imma have to pass on this doggo. Mucho mucho disrespect
Posted on 9/3/20 at 6:05 pm to geauxdaddy72
Went through this 5 years ago. Very tough
Posted on 9/3/20 at 6:05 pm to geauxdaddy72
Ive had to do it several times. Most recently about a month ago. Its never easy and its going to suck. When it gets to the point of shitting everywhere, its not because hes lazy and just doesnt want to go out, his body literally cant hold it because it is shutting down. That was the final sign for our last on we had to let go. She couldnt hold her bowels anymore. Its time.
Like the guy earlier said, its a very peaceful passing. They relax them and put them to sleep then give them the meds that just stops the heart. They never feel a thing, they just go right to sleep. Our vet did it to our white German Shepard in the back of my Jeep about 6 years ago and it was a relief that she wasnt hurting anymore. She just went right to sleep.
Also, quit letting the bitch pup chew on him. Let him go out with some dignity.
Like the guy earlier said, its a very peaceful passing. They relax them and put them to sleep then give them the meds that just stops the heart. They never feel a thing, they just go right to sleep. Our vet did it to our white German Shepard in the back of my Jeep about 6 years ago and it was a relief that she wasnt hurting anymore. She just went right to sleep.
Also, quit letting the bitch pup chew on him. Let him go out with some dignity.
This post was edited on 9/3/20 at 6:10 pm
Posted on 9/3/20 at 6:08 pm to geauxdaddy72
Oh man. My heart goes out to you. Hold him in your arms and give him some of the best love he's ever felt tonight. Tonight, its all about him. Love on him. Cook him a great meal and love on him. Take him to the vet tomorrow and let them put him in peace. Its a hard thing to do, brother. Make his last days some of the vest ever. Definitely you hold him in your arms when they inject him. As others said, its a very peaceful way to go.
This post was edited on 9/3/20 at 6:12 pm
Posted on 9/3/20 at 6:09 pm to geauxdaddy72
Making the right decision is one of the most selfless things we do for our pets
You have to accept that his time here with your family is coming to an end & that you are doing it for him, not you
When he is no longer able to live a normal life it’s best to let him go
I am very sorry
You have to accept that his time here with your family is coming to an end & that you are doing it for him, not you
When he is no longer able to live a normal life it’s best to let him go
I am very sorry
Posted on 9/3/20 at 6:11 pm to geauxdaddy72
Sir Winston is 13.5 and is (I think) in the beginning of his decline. It’s so hard mate - I have trouble sleeping at night when I worry about it. The best we can do is the best we can do - every pet owner in the history of the world has gone through this process and so it’s hard but obviously we’ll get through it.
Cheers and best wishes mate
Cheers and best wishes mate
Posted on 9/3/20 at 6:12 pm to geauxdaddy72
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it’s time to let him go to dog heaven but it’s killing me to make the decision. Any words of wisdom or encouragement would be nice
Do it yesterday.
Seriously, if you can get in tomorrow morning for euthanasia, do it. Your friend is suffering.
Posted on 9/3/20 at 6:13 pm to geauxdaddy72
Steak, scratches behind the ear, and hire a vet that will come to your home to do what you have to do for your buddy and be there with him the whole time.
It'll suck but it will be so much less stressful on him.
Then, open that bottle of whiskey you bought right after you scheduled the vet to come.
It'll suck but it will be so much less stressful on him.
Then, open that bottle of whiskey you bought right after you scheduled the vet to come.
This post was edited on 9/3/20 at 6:16 pm
Posted on 9/3/20 at 6:16 pm to geauxdaddy72
Just did it a month ago. 2 labs... one 13, one 14... the 13yr old passed in his sleep on his own. 2 weeks later female went down fast. Man i know it sounds bad, but i prayed she would die on her own so i didnt have to make the decision. But i went out there and she just gave me the look like "its time" and i knew i owed that to her, so she didnt have to go out like that. Hardest thing i had to do, cried like a baby holdn her as she was put down. But make sure you tell them you want 2 shots. One to sedate the pup, then the one to put her down. And make sure they wait 15-20mins after sedate shot to put down. Will relax them, and doze off. Never know get other shot. Sorry man, but its ur duty to them at this point
Posted on 9/3/20 at 6:17 pm to geauxdaddy72
Just went through this end of July. And we knew our lab mix was slowly dying and that this day would come.
It still didn’t make it any easier. We knew it was time when he wouldn’t eat. He couldn’t get up on his own for the last week but my husband was working from home so carried him outside often. He would still eat and eyes light up and want to play fetch (as best as he could laying down..just throwing the ball to him). The last day....he wouldn’t eat anything....not even bacon. I had found a vet that would come to our house to do it there (figured would be less traumatic for all of us and allow our other dog to be there and know what is going on.).
We had made the appointment for the afternoon....our lab mix died on his own 2 hours after I made the appointment. We had all been camped out in the living room together so he was surrounded by my husband, myself, and our other dog.
I would suggest looking into a vet coming to your house. That way your dog’s last view is of their home and not some vet office. Also....if you have other dogs, they can actually know that their buddy is gone. And not just you left with them and they never came back.
So sorry you are having to do this. I still tear up at random stuff when it reminds me that he is gone. Dogs are wonderful and leave a lasting impact on you.
It still didn’t make it any easier. We knew it was time when he wouldn’t eat. He couldn’t get up on his own for the last week but my husband was working from home so carried him outside often. He would still eat and eyes light up and want to play fetch (as best as he could laying down..just throwing the ball to him). The last day....he wouldn’t eat anything....not even bacon. I had found a vet that would come to our house to do it there (figured would be less traumatic for all of us and allow our other dog to be there and know what is going on.).
We had made the appointment for the afternoon....our lab mix died on his own 2 hours after I made the appointment. We had all been camped out in the living room together so he was surrounded by my husband, myself, and our other dog.
I would suggest looking into a vet coming to your house. That way your dog’s last view is of their home and not some vet office. Also....if you have other dogs, they can actually know that their buddy is gone. And not just you left with them and they never came back.
So sorry you are having to do this. I still tear up at random stuff when it reminds me that he is gone. Dogs are wonderful and leave a lasting impact on you.
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