re: Having a hard time putting my Lab to sleep

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But don’t be an a-hole and let the Vet do it alone.

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I just don't see how anyone could do that. I mean I get it is hard to see...but you owe your dog that much imo. Let the last thing their eyes see be your face.

Sounds like it’s time. Sorry to hear this.

I work in the field. Too many people wait too long based on selfishness. Don’t be that person.

This isn’t a decision friend. You aren’t choosing this. You know what you have to do. Good luck to you and Gods speed to your pup.

Similar situation to my lab a few years back. Was very tough but he was living a miserable life and even he knew it. It’s best for the dog - stoic labs aren’t meant to live like that.

Not gonna lie this thread made me cry about my little guy.

Just like all of yall, I/we had to put down a dog before. Our family Jack Russell. He was 13 I believe. Worst feeling in the world by far. He had cancer for about 6 months before he passed, but he still eating, moving around, and going for his walks like normal, but then he all of a sudden he started not moving and eating for a couple days and then all of a sudden had a seizure. He somehow survived that, but we obviously knew it was time. I think we selfishly kept him alive a little too long.

After that, we put him down. My parents and my younger sister were there, but I so wish I could've been there too, but I was in college at the time. I remember I was at an LSU basketball game when my mom called, and I instantly cried like a baby and wanted to go see him, but she said they already put him down.

I don't think we handled it perfectly, but like all of yall keep saying, you know when it's time, and your dog will let you know when they wanna go. They can't make the decision, so the least you can do is do that for him. Give him great final moments, final meals, and final hugs and make him comfortable before putting him down. And make sure you're there holding and loving him when they go. Wish I was there but my dog was around 3 people so I'm sure he ended up being okay.

OP, if you're dog is pooping everywhere, not eating and not moving, you have to do what you gotta do. You have to put him own. It's hard. It's gonna make you cry, but you gotta think of your buddy. I hate people going through this. Sorry for your loss and hopefully you and your dog have peace with each other. Dogs are awesome.

I’m so sorry. We’ve put down 2 dogs in the last 3 years. It is gut-wrenching devastation, but it’s the last gift you give your pet. You will grieve, but you are already grieving. Saying a prayer for you and your family.

Mine was 11 and she couldn’t get up to pee. Had a tumor in her belly. Was an effort for her to get up. I cooked her steak and let her ride In the cab of the truck. I cried like a baby the night before when I went to bed. And while I held her as they injected her. Worst time of my life. Have not gotten a. Dog in the two years since. And will be awhile before I do again. Just to hard!

i fully understand what you’re going through and i’m so sorry.
i was carrying my dog everywhere in the end - to do everything.
letting go is the hardest part.
it’s a tremendously kind and difficult decision.
give your dog the unconditional love it has given you.
in all ways.

personally, i’m not sure i’ll ever recover...
rip my girl.