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When to know when making right decision of having dog put down?
Posted on 6/10/22 at 8:51 am
Posted on 6/10/22 at 8:51 am
Billy is my Jack Russell terrier, I have him since June of 2008 when he was a 3 month old puppy. He's had a great life, people who loved him and took care of him on a daily basis. 14 years is a long time, and 3 weeks ago he was diagnosed with kidney failure. He was at the vet's clinic for 4 days in a row, under direct supervision to which he had dialysis to try to bring him back to normal. I was told due to his old age, there would be a high chance of him not going back to normal as he once was.
Almost 2 weeks have passed by and certainly he is not making any progress. He has shown the symptoms that death is coming any time soon. He doesn't want to eat, sleeps all day, lethargy, incontinence and this sad look in his face. It breaks my heart. He has lost 5 pounds, which is a lot for a small dog.
I already accepted the fact that he will die. I just don't know when to take him to the vet to have him put to sleep. I'm not sure if he has a week left or more time. Just thinking about me driving for his final day makes me feel guilty as fck. I feel I am betraying him by not allowing him a natural death.
Anybody here had a similar situation of when to make the final decision of driving your loved pet to the clinic to be euthanized? I'm having a hard time about this decision.
Almost 2 weeks have passed by and certainly he is not making any progress. He has shown the symptoms that death is coming any time soon. He doesn't want to eat, sleeps all day, lethargy, incontinence and this sad look in his face. It breaks my heart. He has lost 5 pounds, which is a lot for a small dog.
I already accepted the fact that he will die. I just don't know when to take him to the vet to have him put to sleep. I'm not sure if he has a week left or more time. Just thinking about me driving for his final day makes me feel guilty as fck. I feel I am betraying him by not allowing him a natural death.
Anybody here had a similar situation of when to make the final decision of driving your loved pet to the clinic to be euthanized? I'm having a hard time about this decision.
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Posted on 6/10/22 at 8:53 am to Palomitz
When you start wondering when the right time is, it probably already is. It is never easy
Posted on 6/10/22 at 8:54 am to Palomitz
you've passed that point, you're being selfish, your dog is suffering, has no more quality of life and will not regain it
Posted on 6/10/22 at 8:54 am to Palomitz
Yup call lap of love or in home euthanasia vet, sorry about Billy that’s never easy but the in home people are much better than driving him to that vet office.
Posted on 6/10/22 at 8:55 am to Palomitz
Had to put both of mine down in a 30 day span, second one was last night. When they start to have more bad days than good days, it's time
It sounds like he's ready brother
It sounds like he's ready brother
This post was edited on 6/10/22 at 9:03 am
Posted on 6/10/22 at 8:55 am to Palomitz
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He doesn't want to eat, sleeps all day, lethargy, incontinence and this sad look in his face. It breaks my heart. He has lost 5 pounds,
It's time.. Also, I can't do this on a Friday.
Good luck man and I feel for ya.
Posted on 6/10/22 at 8:55 am to Palomitz
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Anybody here had a similar situation of when to make the final decision of driving your loved pet to the clinic to be euthanized?
...almost everyone who has dogs. It sucks for a couple weeks but in the long run you'll be glad you acted sooner than later to not prolong their suffering. If their quality of life is gone, its time.
Posted on 6/10/22 at 8:55 am to Palomitz
That sounds very difficult.
That being said, it sounds like it's time.
That being said, it sounds like it's time.
Posted on 6/10/22 at 8:56 am to Palomitz
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Almost 2 weeks have passed by and certainly he is not making any progress. He has shown the symptoms that death is coming any time soon. He doesn't want to eat, sleeps all day, lethargy, incontinence and this sad look in his face. It breaks my heart. He has lost 5 pounds, which is a lot for a small dog.
For me it’s when they stop eating and you have a diagnosis that they aren’t going to get better. It’s time, friend.
Posted on 6/10/22 at 8:56 am to Palomitz
It's painful, but you have to make the decision for him, not for you.
If you know it isn't going to get any better for him, then ending his pain and suffering is the best thing you can do for him, unfortunately.
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I already accepted the fact that he will die. I just don't know when to take him to the vet to have him put to sleep. I'm not sure if he has a week left or more time. Just thinking about me driving for his final day makes me feel guilty as fck. I feel I am betraying him by not allowing him a natural death.
If you know it isn't going to get any better for him, then ending his pain and suffering is the best thing you can do for him, unfortunately.
Posted on 6/10/22 at 8:56 am to Palomitz
I've done it twice. You can see it in a dog's eyes when they are done. Looks like you see it.
Putting him down is your final act of love for your dog.
Putting him down is your final act of love for your dog.
Posted on 6/10/22 at 8:58 am to Palomitz
“Dogs’ lives are short, too short, but you know that going in. You know the pain is coming, you’re going to lose a dog, and there’s going to be great anguish, so you live fully in the moment with her, never fail to share her joy or delight in her innocence, because you can’t support the illusion that a dog can be your lifelong companion.
There’s such beauty in the hard honesty of that, in accepting and giving love while always aware that it comes with an unbearable price.” – Dean Koontz
There’s such beauty in the hard honesty of that, in accepting and giving love while always aware that it comes with an unbearable price.” – Dean Koontz
Posted on 6/10/22 at 8:59 am to Palomitz
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I feel I am betraying him by not allowing him a natural death.
My wife’s friend just lost a sick dog naturally. The dog had cancer & instead of putting him down when things went bad, she woke up one morning to find him dead, blood & bile coming out of his orifices. Poor guy just died alone in his bed & his care taker will now remember his last moment as something that looked like a crime scene. You don’t want to feel that guilt brether.
Have someone come to your house. Lie down next to him in his favorite spot & hold that little sucker tight. You will feel much better about yourself
Posted on 6/10/22 at 9:01 am to Palomitz
I had to put mine down with same symptoms a few weeks ago. It sounds like its time. 
Posted on 6/10/22 at 9:02 am to Palomitz
This Thray gives me sads
My old man puppy Bubba made 18yo last month, I know his clock is ticking
My old man puppy Bubba made 18yo last month, I know his clock is ticking
Posted on 6/10/22 at 9:02 am to Palomitz
From experience, it is peaceful and humane. Very difficult decision nonetheless.
For us, when not getting better (ours quit drinking water and seemed like miserable way to go), we intervened. If continued suffering and no sign of better, the decision was clear and right.
It truly is peaceful.
Best wishes to you and Billy. Know how difficult that is.
For us, when not getting better (ours quit drinking water and seemed like miserable way to go), we intervened. If continued suffering and no sign of better, the decision was clear and right.
It truly is peaceful.
Best wishes to you and Billy. Know how difficult that is.
Posted on 6/10/22 at 9:04 am to Palomitz
It is a terribly hard decision. We waited until ours quit eating his favorite foods, especially when he wouldn't eat a piece of bacon. In hindsight, we probably were selfish and waited too long. It's a different kind of loss, that's for sure. But just remember that all dogs go to heaven.
Posted on 6/10/22 at 9:05 am to Palomitz
Sorry to hear that. A number of dogs. Doesn't get any better. They're your buddies and often you like them better than friends and family. No BS. Just pure love.
If you're asking now, you know down deep what you have to do. It's hard I know. Trust me, we've gone to great lengths to preserve certain dogs in the past. Back surgery. Having her wear doggie diapers because of incontinency. Enucleation of an eye. Thousands of dollars.
You don't want them to suffer. If their health is deteriorating, and there's no chance to improve it, despite multiple efforts, it's time.
If you're asking now, you know down deep what you have to do. It's hard I know. Trust me, we've gone to great lengths to preserve certain dogs in the past. Back surgery. Having her wear doggie diapers because of incontinency. Enucleation of an eye. Thousands of dollars.
You don't want them to suffer. If their health is deteriorating, and there's no chance to improve it, despite multiple efforts, it's time.
Posted on 6/10/22 at 9:06 am to Palomitz
My dog was the same age, had to put her down a few months ago.
Over the last several months of her life I watched her quality of life decline. Then suddenly one morning I woke up to take her out and she couldn't walk.
As others have said... if you are thinking about it, it is probably time. Deep down, you know.
It is very, very hard...but I don't think you are betraying your pet. I had those thoughts too. They are in your care and they shouldn't suffer.
Over the last several months of her life I watched her quality of life decline. Then suddenly one morning I woke up to take her out and she couldn't walk.
As others have said... if you are thinking about it, it is probably time. Deep down, you know.
It is very, very hard...but I don't think you are betraying your pet. I had those thoughts too. They are in your care and they shouldn't suffer.
Posted on 6/10/22 at 9:08 am to Palomitz
We just put one of our doggies down. He was 18'ish. There's never a right time. You're either too early or too late, but they're going to hang on to your family forever.
When the thought truly enters your mind and you have to re-visit it within a few days, it's probably close to time. Sorry you're going through it. Sucks big time.
We're about to take our other senior dog, 14 years, to MedVet this morning. She's developed a wicked wet cough, some foamy blood coughs, and some chunk came out last night too.
When the thought truly enters your mind and you have to re-visit it within a few days, it's probably close to time. Sorry you're going through it. Sucks big time.
We're about to take our other senior dog, 14 years, to MedVet this morning. She's developed a wicked wet cough, some foamy blood coughs, and some chunk came out last night too.
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