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re: How do I know when it's time to put my dog to sleep? UPDATE
Posted on 5/28/14 at 10:19 am to blueboxer1119
Posted on 5/28/14 at 10:19 am to blueboxer1119
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I'm hoping what happened is not that unusual.
I've only been around one dog when it was put down, but it was not like your experience at all. I held my dog as the vet injected her, and she slowly went down on her belly, had one small, quick jerk, and was gone. Pretty peaceful.
Sorry yours was not as peaceful. Always hard to see a pet go. I was a wreck putting mine down as peaceful as it was.
This post was edited on 5/28/14 at 10:22 am
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Posted on 5/28/14 at 10:21 am to blueboxer1119
I read this whole thread and feel like going home and hugging my soon to be 10 year old lab. He's like my kid. Sorry you lost your friend and sidekick. Sleep easy knowing you did all you could do and she had a fulfilling life. I hate you had to witness her leaving the way she did. I'd definitely look elsewhere in the future for veterinary care. It shouldn't be like that.
Posted on 5/28/14 at 10:24 am to blueboxer1119
Sorry for your loss. When they can't walk, the quality of life is gone and you did the right thing. Went through it a few weeks back with my buddy. Hard to do, but the right choice.
Posted on 5/28/14 at 10:26 am to blueboxer1119
My boxer is almost 5 and my vizsla is almsot 4 and I dread the day I have to put them down. I'm gonna be a wreck when that day comes....
Sucks even more b/c I have a 2 yr old daughter and a son due to arrive in August that will grow up with them.
Sucks even more b/c I have a 2 yr old daughter and a son due to arrive in August that will grow up with them.
Posted on 5/28/14 at 10:27 am to fishfighter
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The problem is that every dog passes easy or hard. There is no in between. And yes, I had one that passed hard.
i had to put one down and it was easy and smooth. If it went like the OP's case, I would be devastated. Hope I never have to experience that
Posted on 5/28/14 at 10:27 am to blueboxer1119
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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?
I'm sorry to hear that. I've put two old cats down who were like children to me. They went quick and painlessly. You still did the right thing.
Posted on 5/28/14 at 10:27 am to blueboxer1119
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blueboxer1119
which vet do you use?
Posted on 5/28/14 at 10:33 am to rondo
i don't want to hijack the thread or go off topic, but threads like this make me wonder how anybody could root for michael vick or think that "he has paid his debt to society" and is a changed man.
i swear dogs are better than most humans that I've met. I lost one of my buddies in october and i think about him every day. I'm so sorry for your loss.
i swear dogs are better than most humans that I've met. I lost one of my buddies in october and i think about him every day. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Posted on 5/28/14 at 10:37 am to blueboxer1119
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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?
Sorry to hear this, your experience is certainly not normal. While it felt like an eternity when I put my dog down it was actually a matter of 3-4 minutes from start to finish.
Posted on 5/28/14 at 10:38 am to rondo
Wife insisted I take her to her normal vet, Ascension Parish Animal Hospital.
Posted on 5/28/14 at 10:40 am to blueboxer1119
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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?
dammit man
Alot disagree, but the old people ways is always put the dogs down theirself. My dogs HATE going to the vet and shake and hide the whole time. I dont want their last memory to be afraid and scared. its fast, painless, and they have no idea its happening.
This post was edited on 5/28/14 at 10:41 am
Posted on 5/28/14 at 10:41 am to blueboxer1119
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Wife insisted I take her to her normal vet,
a normal vet?
tha frick
Posted on 5/28/14 at 10:58 am to rondo
I wanted to call the other vets I had spoken to about her health issues to get info from them about euthonizing her. What happens, etc.
In hindsight, I should have insisted they put an IV in her. From reading other stuff online, this seems to be the most pleasant way to administer the drug.
Some vets do that, others say it isn't necessary. Mine didn't do it.
This dog had seen a ton of vets about her legs, but my wife said she felt most comfortable with my pup's original vet putting her to sleep.
In hindsight, I should have insisted they put an IV in her. From reading other stuff online, this seems to be the most pleasant way to administer the drug.
Some vets do that, others say it isn't necessary. Mine didn't do it.
This dog had seen a ton of vets about her legs, but my wife said she felt most comfortable with my pup's original vet putting her to sleep.
Posted on 5/28/14 at 11:19 am to blueboxer1119
either way man you did the right thing. i know its hard but you were right.. the dog isnt in pain now and suffering and as a responsible owner you did all you could. 
Posted on 5/28/14 at 11:24 am to blueboxer1119
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I wanted to call the other vets I had spoken to about her health issues to get info from them about euthonizing her. What happens, etc. In hindsight, I should have insisted they put an IV in her. From reading other stuff online, this seems to be the most pleasant way to administer the drug. Some vets do that, others say it isn't necessary. Mine didn't do it. This dog had seen a ton of vets about her legs, but my wife said she felt most comfortable with my pup's original vet putting her to sleep.
Don't second guess yourself, you made the right choice to treat your dog right. You had no idea that it would happen like this. You did the right thing for the dog and the dog isn't suffering anymore. Remember the good times.
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