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re: Wife and I made decision tonight to put the dog down. It sucks.
Posted on 10/3/17 at 11:41 pm to Slippy
Posted on 10/3/17 at 11:41 pm to Slippy
It tore me up for a while when our last one died. I was on my way home from a work trip when my dad called just as I was boarding (thank God he was there). He died on the way to the vet. Worst flight of my life. Hated not being there to hug him one more time.
I have a 5 year old great Dane mix. Based on averages, I'm hoping for 4 more years, but who knows. I won't even let myself think of how my kids will feel when she goes. In 4 years, they will be 7.5, almost 6, and 4, so they will all be aware. It'll probably be worse than the last one. The two oldest love her to death.
Just know you are doing what's best for your pup. Sorry for your loss.
I have a 5 year old great Dane mix. Based on averages, I'm hoping for 4 more years, but who knows. I won't even let myself think of how my kids will feel when she goes. In 4 years, they will be 7.5, almost 6, and 4, so they will all be aware. It'll probably be worse than the last one. The two oldest love her to death.
Just know you are doing what's best for your pup. Sorry for your loss.
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Posted on 10/3/17 at 11:43 pm to Slippy
Very sorry, man. They're a part of your family.
You don't want them to suffer though, you made the right decision, as tough as it was. I know that's little consolation but hang in there, man.
Very sorry for y'all.
You don't want them to suffer though, you made the right decision, as tough as it was. I know that's little consolation but hang in there, man.
Very sorry for y'all.
Posted on 10/4/17 at 2:50 am to Slippy
Did you have him examined thoroughly. That could be anything.. even possibly a urinary blockage and he needs to be drained.. could have been going on for a while.
I mean I’m sure you have though. Sorry to hear that.
I mean I’m sure you have though. Sorry to hear that.
Posted on 10/4/17 at 5:47 am to Slippy
One of the saddest days of a human's life. It always sucks. Get comfort knowing that you are doing the most loving thing you can do for your faithful pet. Although you can never replace that pet, I have always filled that awful hole inside by getting a new one and giving it a loving home. There are tons of dogs at shelters looking for someone to love and care for them.
Sorry for your pain.
Sorry for your pain.
Posted on 10/4/17 at 5:52 am to Slippy
Try being thankful for the full life your pet had, it never gets easy. Hopefully you’ll find another one to pull on your heart strings.....
Posted on 10/4/17 at 5:56 am to Slippy
Hate to hear this, our dog is like another son. Sleeps in the bed, goes every where we go if allowed etc etc
Posted on 10/4/17 at 6:44 am to Slippy
I have dealt with it, and it truly does suck. Dogs are man's best friend for a reason. True unconditional love.
Take a few more pictures, and love on your friend until the end. That's what we did, and I have tons of great memories.
Take a few more pictures, and love on your friend until the end. That's what we did, and I have tons of great memories.
Posted on 10/4/17 at 8:08 am to kywildcatfanone
A month ago, I was on travel and had an older couple watching our dog. He was a golden retriever that was 11 and was having no issues health wise. He was so full of life and lived to retrieve his tennis ball. The neighbor was over the morning I was due to return throwing the ball with him when after about 4-5 retrieves, he fell over as he ran back with the ball. By the time the neighbor got his wife over to help try to get him to the vet, he was dead. It was very hard coming home that night and seeing him. I buried him that night with tears streaming down.
I had dreaded the thought of eventually having to put him down. Of all the ways for him to go, this was the best case scenario since he died while he was doing something he loved and did not suffer. The only bad part was the neighbor having to experience it. I know it really bothered him, but there was nothing he could have done about it
I had dreaded the thought of eventually having to put him down. Of all the ways for him to go, this was the best case scenario since he died while he was doing something he loved and did not suffer. The only bad part was the neighbor having to experience it. I know it really bothered him, but there was nothing he could have done about it
Posted on 10/4/17 at 8:12 am to Slippy
quote:That was the exact same issue with Scruffy's dog about 1-2 years ago. 10 year old yellow lab. Vomiting after every meal. Dropped significant weight. Found to have a tumor. We had to do the same thing.
11 year old yellow lab. He has a cyst on his pancreas and a big one on his spleen. Wife is convinced he has cancer but no proof. He can't keep food down. Vomits and has diarrhea. Has lost 25 lbs (110 six months ago, now 85). Lays in one spot all day.
It was a sad day, but he was in a lot of pain. You did the right thing.
Posted on 10/4/17 at 5:19 pm to weagle99
you're an idiot !
Posted on 10/4/17 at 6:09 pm to SuwMwf
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We had a vet come to our house to do it.
How does this work?
Posted on 10/4/17 at 6:10 pm to Slippy
Dumb Q, but why is putting down a dog ok but not people? My wife works at a cancer center and she tells me how miserable some people can be
Posted on 10/4/17 at 6:19 pm to Slippy
I have this cat that is way above and beyond any cat I've owned or seen others own. When it's feeding time, I can literally tell her to go wait and she stops hovering, walks to the dish spot, and waits patiently. All the while the young cat who's one of the dumbest I've ever known is meowing and hovering for food. Silly story but if you own a cat, you'd know getting them to wait patiently for dinner, much less telling them to, is a near impossible task (so best example I got). I think about her age now way more than I should. I make it a point to spend 15 minutes a day with her (she's not a dog so she's not in my face) and hope that when the time comes I'll be thankful I spent the time I did.
I know cats are 100% uncool on the OT, but I thought at least recognizing the limits early and trying to maximize time was maybe a good habit to form for any pet owner.
I know cats are 100% uncool on the OT, but I thought at least recognizing the limits early and trying to maximize time was maybe a good habit to form for any pet owner.
Posted on 10/4/17 at 6:22 pm to SuwMwf
My German Shepard Shadeaux has hip diplaysia and i dread when that time comes
Posted on 10/4/17 at 6:31 pm to Slippy
It's never easy. But it's easy to wait too long. We had a 17 year old peekapom who was senile and incontinent - but she always got the best veterinary care. One day she got a strap hanging from a door knob caught around her neck while we were at work. She couldn't figure out how to get out so she kept twisting and twisting. I got home and she was barely alive with her eyes bulging. I raced her to my wife (vet) and she finally relieved her suffering. It was the hardest thing she's ever had to do.
And a lot of people don't realize that these euthanasias take their toll on the vets too. Compassion fatigue and suicide are all-too-common among veterinarians. And they have the euthasol right there if they want it. I do the best I can to help her deal with the fatigue, but I can always tell it weighs heavily on her. Wine helps.
And a lot of people don't realize that these euthanasias take their toll on the vets too. Compassion fatigue and suicide are all-too-common among veterinarians. And they have the euthasol right there if they want it. I do the best I can to help her deal with the fatigue, but I can always tell it weighs heavily on her. Wine helps.
Posted on 10/4/17 at 7:03 pm to thetigerman
Sorry to hear that. Still miss my dog.
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Posted on 10/6/17 at 11:48 am to Slippy
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Wife and I made decision tonight to put the dog down. It sucks.
I have never been this sad in my life.
Feeling sad myself Slippy. My 12 year old yard Dog, Boomer (Boxer/Lab Mix) is dying. He is like a 90 year old man with cancer. I could put him down but he is not showing any signs of pain, but I know he is suffering. He somehow found enough spunk left to kill a Possum a couple weeks ago. I just keep holding his head and talking to him, letting him know how much I love him, how good of a dog he has been. Preparing myself to bury him in his favorite spot. Man this hurts bad...........Losing a good friend and protector.
Posted on 10/6/17 at 11:55 am to Slippy
Dude I know exactly how you feel. I've personally put down over 40 of my dogs. Some of them weren't even sick, but like you said it's nearly impossible to know when the right time is. When I'm feeling down about my dead dogs the only thing that makes me feel better is to just.. .post photos of my daughter
Posted on 10/6/17 at 11:56 am to Slippy
Sorry to hear, that sucks.
Posted on 10/6/17 at 1:38 pm to shutterspeed
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Advice: don't take him to a vet. They have people that come to your house now. Have him go in a comfortable spot. Be there for him & for everyone. Don't rush him off when it's done. Say your goodbyes & be at peace as you lay there close to him
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How does this work?
I agree that is the best way to do it. We put down our dog a few months ago at home. She was terrified of going to the vet and we did not want her last memories to be at a vets office.
The vet came to our home and we went in my shop. We put the dog on my work bench and she was given a shot to relax her. After a few minutes she was given the lethal injection and she slowly went to sleep and her pain ended.
It was very calm and peaceful. I had already dug a grave and had a box to put her in. The lady vet we had was very compassionate.
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