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How do I know when it's time to put my dog to sleep? UPDATE
Posted on 5/21/14 at 9:51 pm
Posted on 5/21/14 at 9:51 pm
Very hard for me to think about. 11 yr old boxer. I love this dog like a child. She literally can't walk anymore. I have to carry her to the yard for her to use the bathroom. I bought a custom "dog wheelchair" for her, but she hates it. I think her quality of life is poor in the condition she's in. I've taken her to 6 different vets, a few suggesting a risky surgery, which also costs about 12k (they said it was a long shot to work).
If anybody has had to do this, what made you go through with it? Do vets let you in the room while it's done? TIA
I decided to have my angel put to sleep. Yesterday was her last day. Unfortunately, I was a little disturbed with the process. I'm hoping what happened is not that unusual.
The vet gave her a sedative while she laid in my lap. In about 10 mins, she was almost knocked out, but still conscious. She couldn't even lift her head up. I read a little before going and knew to expect open eyes, release of bowels, etc.
However, nothing could have prepared me for the sounds she made as he injected her. It was horrifying. It sounded like she was in a lot of pain. Her eyes were open looking at me as if saying "help me daddy". She howled and moaned for at least 2-3 minutes before passing. I feel sick about it. I've never done this before, but that was extremely unpleasant and not what I expected at all. I told my neighbor and he said that's the body's response and wasn't uncommon. Has this happened to anyone else?
If anybody has had to do this, what made you go through with it? Do vets let you in the room while it's done? TIA
I decided to have my angel put to sleep. Yesterday was her last day. Unfortunately, I was a little disturbed with the process. I'm hoping what happened is not that unusual.
The vet gave her a sedative while she laid in my lap. In about 10 mins, she was almost knocked out, but still conscious. She couldn't even lift her head up. I read a little before going and knew to expect open eyes, release of bowels, etc.
However, nothing could have prepared me for the sounds she made as he injected her. It was horrifying. It sounded like she was in a lot of pain. Her eyes were open looking at me as if saying "help me daddy". She howled and moaned for at least 2-3 minutes before passing. I feel sick about it. I've never done this before, but that was extremely unpleasant and not what I expected at all. I told my neighbor and he said that's the body's response and wasn't uncommon. Has this happened to anyone else?
This post was edited on 5/28/14 at 9:27 am
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Posted on 5/21/14 at 9:53 pm to blueboxer1119
It's time if she can't walk and you feel like she has a bad quality of life
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Posted on 5/21/14 at 9:54 pm to blueboxer1119
Yes, they let you in the room. It is a really quick process.
Posted on 5/21/14 at 9:54 pm to blueboxer1119
I'd be selfish not to put her asleep imo. Her quality of life is not good
Posted on 5/21/14 at 9:55 pm to blueboxer1119
Sorry to hear this
Posted on 5/21/14 at 9:55 pm to blueboxer1119
time to put her down it sounds like
Posted on 5/21/14 at 9:56 pm to blueboxer1119
quote:
If anybody has had to do this, what made you go through with it? Do vets let you in the room while it's done? TIA
It might be time if she can't walk anymore.
When we had to put ours down, I held her while the Dr.gave her the shot, petting and hugging her the whole time. Held her for about 5 minutes.
Posted on 5/21/14 at 9:56 pm to blueboxer1119
quote:
Do vets let you in the room while it's done?
Have a vet come to your house.
Condolences.
Posted on 5/21/14 at 9:57 pm to blueboxer1119
Sorry to hear. I know it is tough for you to lose a friend, and you don't want to let her go. But if she is older, can't walk and you have to carry her go to the bathroom, it may be time.
Is she in pain?
I'm sure vets let you in the room.
To try and make this decision easier if you decide to put her down, with a set date you can spoil the hell out of her until her final day.
Is she in pain?
I'm sure vets let you in the room.
To try and make this decision easier if you decide to put her down, with a set date you can spoil the hell out of her until her final day.
Posted on 5/21/14 at 10:00 pm to blueboxer1119
I am sorry but it sounds like it is time to let your dog go.
When a long term relationship ended for me more than three years ago I had to leave four great dogs. My first thought as I pulled away from the house for the last time, was "at least I am not going to be around when it's time to put one of the dogs down." I still miss every one of them.
Best wishes to you.
When a long term relationship ended for me more than three years ago I had to leave four great dogs. My first thought as I pulled away from the house for the last time, was "at least I am not going to be around when it's time to put one of the dogs down." I still miss every one of them.
Best wishes to you.
Posted on 5/21/14 at 10:01 pm to Threeve
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Posted on 5/21/14 at 10:02 pm to blueboxer1119
If she can't walk, it's time. Had to put mine down 3 years ago. I held her in my arms/lap while the vet gave her an iv and she pretty quickly went to sleep forever. I cried like a baby and took her home and buried her in front of my Azaleas in my backyard. Sucks and never look forward to having to do it again but I know she would have stayed by my side until the very end. My condolences and good luck.
Posted on 5/21/14 at 10:03 pm to blueboxer1119
So sorry. You'll do what is best for her. She knows you love her.
Posted on 5/21/14 at 10:03 pm to IonaTiger
My male boxer lived to be 14. When he couldn't walk to his water or food I had him put down. Smartest dog I ever owned. He went everywhere with me.
Posted on 5/21/14 at 10:05 pm to Pear
We put our 16 yo Jack Russell to sleep a month ago. Wife and I got her 2 months after we got married. It was a very hard decision, but a friend of mine who is also a vet, gave me some good advice. He said when your pet stops being a pet and becomes a patient, it's probably time to look at end of life options. He asked me what were my expectations of continuing giving her all these meds. He said we both know what the eventual outcome is going to be. Putting her down was extremely rough for wife and I. My kids said it was the first time they'd ever seen me that upset. Initially I felt guilty, but after a week or so I realized we made the right decision.
Posted on 5/21/14 at 10:05 pm to blueboxer1119
trouble is, she can't tell you whether she is hurting or not...likely she is, if she can't walk any more...sounds to me like the time has come...
the vet will do it anyway you want...they will let you be in the room when they do it or will often even come to your house...they do it every day, so they are as used to dealing with owners as they are with pets...
I speak from experience when I tell you that it is about as peaceful and dignified a way to leave this world as I have ever seen...after seeing it first hand, I honestly wish someone could do the same for me when my time comes...
the vet will do it anyway you want...they will let you be in the room when they do it or will often even come to your house...they do it every day, so they are as used to dealing with owners as they are with pets...
I speak from experience when I tell you that it is about as peaceful and dignified a way to leave this world as I have ever seen...after seeing it first hand, I honestly wish someone could do the same for me when my time comes...
Posted on 5/21/14 at 10:07 pm to blueboxer1119
I put my 14 year old golden (avatar photo) down in September. His hips got so bad he couldn't stand up to get himself outside so we decided it was time he to go to the rainbow bridge. It sucks and they really are family members but you got to do what's best for the dog.
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Posted on 5/21/14 at 10:16 pm to guttata
quote:last month we had to put down a great little terrier. She was only a year old but had mega esophagus and pneumonia. It was a three week onslaught of watching a beautiful puppy go from seemingly normal to terminally ill. It was horrible, but when I made the decision the vet completely supported it which helped with the guilt. Miss that fricker. I bawled like a baby in the lobby when I had to settle up, holding an empty leash and collar. There were lots of people in there too. We adopted two other girls about a week and half later, a catahoula and another terrier to go with our 12 year old lab. The new life has helped tremendously.love em. Dogs add so much.
We put our 16 yo Jack Russell to sleep a month ago. Wife and I got her 2 months after we got married. It was a very hard decision, but a friend of mine who is also a vet, gave me some good advice. He said when your pet stops being a pet and becomes a patient, it's probably time to look at end of life options. He asked me what were my expectations of continuing giving her all these meds. He said we both know what the eventual outcome is going to be. Putting her down was extremely rough for wife and I. My kids said it was the first time they'd ever seen me that upset. Initially I felt guilty, but after a week or so I realized we made the right decision.
Posted on 5/21/14 at 10:29 pm to Gorilla Fingers
If the dog can't get up/ move it's time. If the dog can't/won't eat, it's time. Dogs do posess dignity. Don't take that from them in their last days. You owe her/him one last act of kindness ( and dignity). Time to say goodbye. Good luck. Prayers sent.
Oh and my wife has put her share animals to sleep. You can be present if you want. It's very quick and peaceful for the animal. I suspect you'll cry your eyes out. I usually do. It's a lot tougher on you than the pet. But you need to be there ( and strong) for your companion.
Oh and my wife has put her share animals to sleep. You can be present if you want. It's very quick and peaceful for the animal. I suspect you'll cry your eyes out. I usually do. It's a lot tougher on you than the pet. But you need to be there ( and strong) for your companion.
This post was edited on 5/21/14 at 10:37 pm
Posted on 5/21/14 at 10:33 pm to blueboxer1119
It's time, don't let her suffer much longer. It's one of the hardest things Ive done, stay calm during process and hug her tight, let her feel your love as she goes so she doesn't get nervous. Let your emotions out after.....sorry for your loss
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