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re: When to know when making right decision of having dog put down?
Posted on 6/10/22 at 9:09 am to Palomitz
Posted on 6/10/22 at 9:09 am to Palomitz
I'm sorry to hear this for you, your family and your beloved pet.
If he is suffering that much then Put him down today. You know it is the correct thing to do. It is always an extremely emotional decision and most always people, selfishly, let their pets suffer way longer than they should.
Not trying to be a dick with this part
All you are doing with your post is searching for validation or an agreeing opinion that you can use as an excuse to justify putting him down. That way you can lie to yourself when you feel remorse.."well everyone else said they'd put him down" so I did.
Agan, if it s bad as you say then Quit delaying and take him today.
Feed him his last meal, let family say their goodbyes and be in the room petting him when the Vet administers the shot to End the suffering.
I've done this many times in my 51 years alive. I don't remember a time in my life without a family dog.
This post was edited on 6/10/22 at 9:17 am
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Posted on 6/10/22 at 9:09 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, which is a lot for a small dog.
This answers your question I think, and I would do everything in my power to get mine the meds and treatment they need. If he's not responding to that, it's likely just time. Determine that in conjunction with your vet.
Posted on 6/10/22 at 9:10 am to Palomitz
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I feel I am betraying him by not allowing him a natural death.
If we live long enough, we all go through many tough days with family, friends and pets. And, candidly, moments like what you're facing (Billy slowly dying) were sometimes tougher than losses I sustained with family members.
But the last act of love and caring you can give to Billy is to help him pass quickly and peacefully. Delaying the inevitable is you dealing with your pain, you're not helping Billy's pain.
The only way you betray Billy is to not care for his last day on earth as much as you seem to have cared for him in all the days that came before.
Sorry you're going through this. Best...
Posted on 6/10/22 at 9:10 am to Palomitz
Not a vet, but this has been these are the things that turned me over the years:
Seizures.
Standing and panting in the middle of a room (a sign of respiratory distress and pain)
Incontinence. (They know)
I considered putting a dog down after he became blind and deaf, and was anxious. I waited too long, and he bit a repair guy. I was forced to put him down after that.
Seizures.
Standing and panting in the middle of a room (a sign of respiratory distress and pain)
Incontinence. (They know)
I considered putting a dog down after he became blind and deaf, and was anxious. I waited too long, and he bit a repair guy. I was forced to put him down after that.
Posted on 6/10/22 at 9:11 am to Palomitz
Had the same situation with my dog about 9-10 years ago. He had cancer but was still able to eat/walk around/play a bit so we did a wait and see. After a year with it, he had a seizure (he had problems with that previously), and we knew that it wasn't worth having him alive and suffer. It was time. He was 13 (also a Jack Russell/Rat Terrier mix)
In your situation, it seems like your dog is suffering big time and I hate saying it, but I think it's time too. Your dog would want you to put him out of his misery. It sucks doing so, but it's the best thing you can do. Just make sure when you do so that you're there for the dog. He would want you by his side. Sorry that you're going through it. Dogs are the best.
In your situation, it seems like your dog is suffering big time and I hate saying it, but I think it's time too. Your dog would want you to put him out of his misery. It sucks doing so, but it's the best thing you can do. Just make sure when you do so that you're there for the dog. He would want you by his side. Sorry that you're going through it. Dogs are the best.
Posted on 6/10/22 at 9:12 am to JudgeHolden
this thread is on record pace to have the most consecutive sincere and thoughtful responses without a typical OT response, don't know if I'm proud or ashamed of the OT this morning
Posted on 6/10/22 at 9:12 am to A Menace to Sobriety
We are beyond fortunate that we can take our animal's pain and suffering away from them. Do it for your good boy!
Posted on 6/10/22 at 9:15 am to Palomitz
It’s always a tough decision. I had a cat for 18 years that I had to put down about 3 years ago. Lil Mickie Mantle. Loved that lil rat.
But she was old and when she stopped drinking water, I knew the end was near. Kept her on her favorite heating pad for 2 days and she hardly moved. I took her in that Saturday morning and cried like a baby in the waiting room. There was no doubt what I was there for.
It’s sad and it’s tough, but when you suspect it’s time then it is likely time to do the hard thing.
Good luck, and RIP Billy whenever the choice is made.
But she was old and when she stopped drinking water, I knew the end was near. Kept her on her favorite heating pad for 2 days and she hardly moved. I took her in that Saturday morning and cried like a baby in the waiting room. There was no doubt what I was there for.
It’s sad and it’s tough, but when you suspect it’s time then it is likely time to do the hard thing.
Good luck, and RIP Billy whenever the choice is made.
Posted on 6/10/22 at 9:16 am to Palomitz
Really hard day in a pet owner's life. It is always very difficult but don't let your dog suffer. You have taken care of him all his life. Take care of him now.
Posted on 6/10/22 at 9:16 am to Palomitz
We have an older shitzu and our vet was like monitor him and when he is having more bad days than good you should feel at peace to put him down.
It’s a tough decision but I’ve drawn the line at if he has a few bad days in a row and doesn’t eat. He mostly has good days and he still eats every meal.
It’s a tough decision but I’ve drawn the line at if he has a few bad days in a row and doesn’t eat. He mostly has good days and he still eats every meal.
Posted on 6/10/22 at 9:16 am to Palomitz
It is a hard decision but you have to look at their quality of life. Like has been said - you can usually see it in their eyes.
When you do it, you stay in that room no matter how much it pains you. Let your face be the last thing they see for an appreciation for the countless days of love they gave you over the years
When you do it, you stay in that room no matter how much it pains you. Let your face be the last thing they see for an appreciation for the countless days of love they gave you over the years
Posted on 6/10/22 at 9:17 am to Palomitz
i hate this. ive been there too. no advice follow your heart
Posted on 6/10/22 at 9:21 am to Palomitz
I have done it twice with 11 year old Goldens with cancer. They both walked in the Vet office (barely). When it comes to carrying the dog around, I think it's time.
I felt letting the dog have dignity is important. Ultimately, you will know when it is time for your dog. Sorry bro... It will be very hard. Only time can heal.
I felt letting the dog have dignity is important. Ultimately, you will know when it is time for your dog. Sorry bro... It will be very hard. Only time can heal.
Posted on 6/10/22 at 9:24 am to SFVtiger
pets dont have mortality angst hope this helps
Posted on 6/10/22 at 9:27 am to Palomitz
My friend. My begin to water sending you this message. I experienced this several years ago with a male boxer, he was 11 and a fantastic dog and friend. Very similar, he began losing weight, sick. Not happy. Vet removed a kidney, but didn't help, cancer spread. In my situation, I knew what had to be done. He was sick and not himself. He'd lived his role in life exceptionally, and I owed him the same. I helped him along to whatever is next.
I wasn't letting him suffer any longer. My heart is with you and wish you the best
I wasn't letting him suffer any longer. My heart is with you and wish you the best
Posted on 6/10/22 at 9:31 am to snags
not a dog, but my 11yo black cat had diabetes from infection treatments, and we gave him insulin for over a year - but eventually he just got to the point where it wasnt helping, and we just knew it was time - it fricking hurt to make that decision, but we also gave him the best life we could and we cared for him as best we could.
just know your pup loves you and is thankful for the great life you gave him. be strong and keep the good memories close.
just know your pup loves you and is thankful for the great life you gave him. be strong and keep the good memories close.
Posted on 6/10/22 at 9:34 am to Palomitz
When she’s 14 and can no longer squat to take a leak, only to find out she has a tumor in her bladder.
We did this 1 month ago.
We did this 1 month ago.
Posted on 6/10/22 at 9:35 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? I'm having a hard time about this decision.
We had to have our 13 year old Chihuahua put to sleep last October. It truly sucked to make that decision and we miss him every day.
He had cancer. He had surgery last summer to remove the tumor. Then we put him on chemo meds to try and see if it would go away. The chemo worked for a few months, then the cancer can back in full force.
It got to the point where he didn’t want to eat, he had no energy and just wanted to sleep all day. He was grumpy and moody from everything that had happened to him.
Ultimately my wife decided it was time to stop being selfish and take his pain and misery away by putting him to sleep.
Basically, don’t make him suffer more just because it’s hard for you to let go.
This post was edited on 6/10/22 at 9:57 am
Posted on 6/10/22 at 9:35 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? I'm having a hard time about this decision.
Maybe it's already been said but from someone's whose been through this many times: do it now. If you love the dog, do it now. Do not wait until the dog is in more pain than he already is.
It will be tough, maybe the toughest thing you've ever done but find the courage to do it asap.
Posted on 6/10/22 at 9:38 am to Palomitz
You'll just know. I know that sounds utterly unhelpful, and I did not understand it until I had to put mine down, but it is true.
Condolences... without a doubt one of the toughest things I've ever had to endure.
Condolences... without a doubt one of the toughest things I've ever had to endure.
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