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re: When is it time to put down your pet?
Posted on 1/3/24 at 11:58 am to SmackDaniels
Posted on 1/3/24 at 11:58 am to SmackDaniels
if they're suffering, its time.. I had to do it a couple years ago. sucks
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Posted on 1/3/24 at 12:03 pm to SmackDaniels
It’s time
Posted on 1/3/24 at 12:09 pm to SmackDaniels
My 9.5 year old lab is having some issues, but I don't think it's time yet. I don't think it's time for you either. I'd get the masses removed, have her wear a diaper or sleep on pads at night and see how she's doing.
For example...my lab has some neuro issues. She doesn't have seizures, but several months ago she had an episode that impacted her vision and she only makes left turns. Sometimes she's sort of zoned out, but she's adapted to her vision and seems fine about it now. At first she was scared of the stairs, but I worked with her and some pieces of ham or turkey and she overcame her fear and climbs them just fine. She has a few benign masses on her side, one of which is some kind of cyst and has burst. We've been dealing with it doing this on and off since October and she has an appt for Friday, hopefully to schedule it's removal.
She isn't a spring chicken, but runs around the yard, still plays every so often and generally seems happy and not in pain. As long as she seems happy and not in pain, we will take care of her.
For example...my lab has some neuro issues. She doesn't have seizures, but several months ago she had an episode that impacted her vision and she only makes left turns. Sometimes she's sort of zoned out, but she's adapted to her vision and seems fine about it now. At first she was scared of the stairs, but I worked with her and some pieces of ham or turkey and she overcame her fear and climbs them just fine. She has a few benign masses on her side, one of which is some kind of cyst and has burst. We've been dealing with it doing this on and off since October and she has an appt for Friday, hopefully to schedule it's removal.
She isn't a spring chicken, but runs around the yard, still plays every so often and generally seems happy and not in pain. As long as she seems happy and not in pain, we will take care of her.
Posted on 1/3/24 at 12:11 pm to chinhoyang
Now you've done it. I swear someone is cutting onions outside my office.
Posted on 1/3/24 at 12:30 pm to SmackDaniels
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SmackDaniels
Sorry about your dog bud…was thinking about some of our old times the other day. Hope you are doing well.
Posted on 1/3/24 at 12:36 pm to LSUJML
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There’s a medicine for the leaking, Prion
Proin, it is not a good idea to give your dog prions.
There is also Incurin which is a hormone replacement. Especially fixed females have lower estrogen so they lose sphincter control. We have a dog on Incurin and after a few days it was like a light switch no more leaking.
As for when to put a pet down I think you should keep in within the people that know the dog ie your family and your vet. It is far too easy for me or someone else to be too far to one side or the other without really understanding the conditions. If you have a good vet they can help you along and absolve you of the hard decision when it comes time if it hasn't already. It is a difficult choice but deep down you will likely know when it is right for those involved. Good luck and enjoy what time you have left with the sweet ole puppy!
Posted on 1/3/24 at 12:36 pm to SmackDaniels
Have you tried cbd oil or mushroom supplements? Google those for dogs. Helps with pain and the latter cognizance, etc. When the time does arrive, remember it’s better a day early than a day late, and to let them go with dignity. For me, she was 13, not enjoying life, couldn’t walk and started to fight me on helping her, and she quit eating well. That’s no way for a majestic shepherd to exist, so I helped her cross the bridge until we meet again. Interesting thing. The day she had to leave, I asked her for a sign she’d made it to heaven. Later that day, there was a beautiful rainbow painted in the sky. Sorry you are facing this.
Posted on 1/3/24 at 12:37 pm to chinhoyang
fug is someone cutting onions in here
my boy (shepherd) is 12 in diapers and has bad hips
he still has a good appetite but i know the day is coming
my boy (shepherd) is 12 in diapers and has bad hips
he still has a good appetite but i know the day is coming
Posted on 1/3/24 at 12:49 pm to SmackDaniels
I had a Boston Terrier that was 14 YO when I had to put him down. I took him in because he would not eat. I asked the vet if he was in pain. He said when he doesn’t want to eat he was dealing with pain. I laid on the floor with him and tried feeding him anything that he would eat. I even tried feeding him crawfish Etouffee and he wouldn’t eat it. It was a tough decision but I didn’t want him to be hurting. I knew it was time
Posted on 1/3/24 at 12:57 pm to SmackDaniels
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When is it time to put down your pet?
every situation is different, but for me, and just about everyone, its about pain and suffering, if they arent in pain and suffering them its not time.
they are part of your family and just like you wouldnt unplug your kids and let them die if they were sick, you dont kill your animals just because its inconvenient for you.
we had a dog with arthritus so bad his back legs stopped moving and he would drag them, and it slowly went blind, but he wasnt suffering and we helped him be as comfortable as possible. he lived another 5 years like that and seemed happy and did everything he could to stay with us wherever the family was.
we also had a much younger dog, it got cancer and wouldnt/couldnt eat and was clearly hurting and suffering, so we put her down.
This post was edited on 1/3/24 at 1:00 pm
Posted on 1/3/24 at 12:58 pm to Dissident Aggressor
I had a great Border Collie named Piper. She was a fantastic dog. She loved kids and was used to help kids who had suffered from a dog attack to overcome their fear of dogs.
She had a tumor. The vet did exploratory surgery. The office assistant had a young boy who loved Piper. He played with her all day before the surgery, and gave her a pre-surgery hug and "its going to be ok" before the surgery.
The tumor could not be removed. On a Friday, I woke up and she wasn't moving. I called the vet and they said "bring her here later today when everyone is gone." I load her up and we drive down, no movement of any kind. We open up the back of the Suburban and the vet is about to administer the euthanasia. The kid comes out and says "wait, I want to say goodbye." He hugs Piper, and she became alert and gave him a huge dog kiss. It was the only conscious movement she did that day and that last one of her life. Even the vet cried.
RIP Piper. You were a great dog.
She had a tumor. The vet did exploratory surgery. The office assistant had a young boy who loved Piper. He played with her all day before the surgery, and gave her a pre-surgery hug and "its going to be ok" before the surgery.
The tumor could not be removed. On a Friday, I woke up and she wasn't moving. I called the vet and they said "bring her here later today when everyone is gone." I load her up and we drive down, no movement of any kind. We open up the back of the Suburban and the vet is about to administer the euthanasia. The kid comes out and says "wait, I want to say goodbye." He hugs Piper, and she became alert and gave him a huge dog kiss. It was the only conscious movement she did that day and that last one of her life. Even the vet cried.
RIP Piper. You were a great dog.
Posted on 1/3/24 at 12:59 pm to chinhoyang
Goddangit. Tears baw
Posted on 1/3/24 at 1:00 pm to SmackDaniels
Jenny Jinya does a very poignant cartoon strip about a dog's last days. There likely will be someone cutting onions.
Jenny Jenya Cartoon
Jenny Jenya Cartoon
Posted on 1/3/24 at 1:16 pm to L1C4
quote:want to see an old man cry? My dog is only three but man if something happened to him….
If the vet says it's time, it's time. Don't let your pet suffer.
Posted on 1/3/24 at 1:18 pm to SmackDaniels
Just went through it ourselves and vet had sage advice - when their bad days out number their good days and we knew almost exactly when it was time.
Posted on 1/3/24 at 1:30 pm to SmackDaniels
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Vet told me when you notice they stop doing what they enjoy.
My dog still has a lot of energy, is overall happy, and likes to play.
There you go.
Listen to your vet, not the OT.
Posted on 1/3/24 at 3:16 pm to DisplacedBuckeye
I have a question for all you senior dog owners. Do you still vaccinate your dogs? If not, when did you stop? I'm going to ask my vet when I take my 10 year old boxer to do bloodwork but was wondering what are your thoughts on this.
Posted on 1/3/24 at 3:38 pm to SmackDaniels
You know when it’s time. Just put my buddy of 15 years down about a month ago.
Normally he was very nervous when we went to the vet. He wasn’t the day we put him down. He knew it was time and he just kind of let go.
Normally he was very nervous when we went to the vet. He wasn’t the day we put him down. He knew it was time and he just kind of let go.
Posted on 1/3/24 at 3:43 pm to SmackDaniels
The last dog we put down was fricking epic sad, we held her through the whole process. We haven’t gotten another dog. It was years ago…we’re not even close to wanting to go through that again.
Posted on 1/3/24 at 3:49 pm to SmackDaniels
It is time when the health issues keep them from having a decent quality of life.
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