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| My dog is dying
Posted: 3/1/2008 7:17:24 AM | firstly i am sorry your facing such a tough decision
i had a beloved dog die suddenly its very difficult to come to terms with a pets death
i always used to say i had 4 children my 3 children and my dog , in many ways she was like a child , my whole family were heart broken when she died , we have the capability to end our beloved pets suffering if the need arises i know its difficult but if your dog is suffering you will be relieving her suffering and doing whats right for her our pets are totally dependant on us for all aspects of there care ,
i had my dog cremated privatley there was a facility to visit our dog in the chapel of rest and attend her cremation i chose not to do this has it would have been far to distressing from my experience im so glad i had my dog cremated i had her ashes returned to me in a beautiful casket with a gold plaque on it
when we had our cat put to sleep we collected him from the vet and we were able to take him to our local pet cemetery where he was put in a cat bed in a private room where we were able to spend as much time with him and say our goodbyes before he was cremated this really helped my children to understand and help them come to terms with his death
be guided by your vet ask his advice if he says your pet is suffering then the time has come to let him go peacefully
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| My dog is dying
Posted: 3/1/2008 1:59:53 PM | I am so sorry to read about your dog. Last April 15th I put my boy Jessee down. I found him when he was only 2 hours old and he lived to be 15 years old. It was the hardest thing I ever did in my life. Jessee was awesome!! I actually had him put down in a park....it was so beautiful. When we entered the park the song "Spirit in the sky" came on. We walked a little bit and I tried so hard not to cry. When the vet arrived we layed out a blanket and it was as if Jessee knew. He came up to me and put his forehead on mine and we just sat there for a few minutes. Then my vet asked if I was ready. It was hard, but I said yes. He got the first shot and then layed down. I layed down right next to him and held him. I told him how much I loved him and talked about all the memories we had together. Then he got his second shot. I didn't let him go until he was gone and even then I couldn't. That's when I cried. Then suddenly all these bells started ringing. It was amazing. Jessee had an aggressive tumor growing in his lungs and it was pressing on his heart. So I knew it was the right thing to do for him. My vet gave me this poem that I would love to share with you:
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there
I do not sleep
I am a thousand winds that blow
I am the diamonds glints on snow
I am the sunlight on the ripened grain
I am the gentle autumn's rain
When you awaken in the morning hush
I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight
I am the soft stars that shine at night
Do Not stand at my grave and cry
I am not there
I did not die
They give us all the love they have to give, and then one day they leave us with a rainbow of happy memories. I still miss Jessee, however his love and memories are still with me. Take care. Sandy | |
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| My dog is dying
Posted: 3/1/2008 3:06:53 PM | | I grew up with pets, and my Mom's yard was a pet cemetery... we had two dogs and to many cats to count... so I guess I've had to deal with losing a pet many times over... I have come to the conclusion that you do everything in your power to help them and when it's obviously their time and they are hurting I would rather send them peacefully into that slumber then to have them live a retched existance to have them near me longer.... I personally cannot do that to them.... I too took a cat to the wayside waifs spent some time with the old boy, calmed him as he no longer could go up and down stairs, or use a litter box, and wasn't hungry fur was matted..... they say the meds they use today just sends them to sleep... nothing painful.... I know you have a reprieve for your dog, but the day may come that you are facing this again, and you musn't feel guilty... | |
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| My dog is dying
Posted: 3/1/2008 3:21:53 PM | | Many people no matter how big or small lose things that they love. It doesn't matter if it is a pet, a friend, spouse, or relative,, they key word is LOVE,, it hurts when you lose it. I have had to put down my best friend before but it was the best for him since he was in a lot of pain. Delaying the inevitable would have only been selfish. It is an EXTREMELY hard thing to do. I understand the pain and feelings you are having and wish you all the strength in the world getting throught this hard time. | |
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| My dog is dying
Posted: 3/1/2008 3:30:25 PM | Hi
I know how hard it is to lose a pet. I work in an animal hospital, and have had to put a few pets down before it was their "time".
Ask youself, Is the dog suffering? Is he in pain? What is his quality of life like?
Sometimes putting a pet to sleep is better than keepiong them alive if they are in pain or suffering.
Just know you love your pet with all your heart, and they know that.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me
~Lisa | |
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| My dog is dying
Posted: 3/1/2008 3:38:44 PM | Sunrisen;
Back in June of last year, I lost my beloved "Booger" to surgery, and a vet that did not care about him. I had my poodle for 18 years, and he had a few cysts. One massive cyst on his back that ruptured during the night. My vibrant little poodle went into the vet with just a leak in that cyst, and came out a broken, sick little dog. I will always blame that vet for operating on a dog that old. I have to live with the fact that I allowed him to do it, so I felt so guilty a long time. It was not his time to go, but I had to make the decision to put him down. I know the decisions that we make sometimes are heartbreaking, but necessary. God takes care of all his creatures great and small. Let your pet go. My heart still breaks, but I know that he is sitting by the hand of God, and that eases the pain, and the pets suffering. | |
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Posted: 3/1/2008 3:45:23 PM | Dear Sunrisen,
I am so sorry to hear that you have to face making the decision to euthanize your dog. I faced that decision last April with my faithful companion of 15 years who I had hand reared from a puppy of 3 weeks. In retrospect it was the kindest thing I could of done for her as her kidneys had began to fail and the rest of her vital organs would have followed in quick sucession. By having her put down I allowed her a death in which she did not suffer any pain. She she died peacefully in my arms. Please believe that you are allowing your pet to die peacefully and with dignity. I would like to offer you some support thru this very distressing time.
Splodgester | |
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| My dog is dying
Posted: 3/1/2008 3:49:05 PM | | Hi, I think I can look at this from another prospective. My beautiful German Shepard Kate is almost 11 years old and this year she has aged more than in the past 10. She has very bad arthritis and has trouble getting around and sometimes slips. She has lost weight and is generally going downhill. I'm in the same prediciment. I have no problem with putting her down at some point, I guess the problem is always - when is the right time. I would just say to watch her or him and when you see the quality of life is making your dog sad and in pain or distress, it's time. I think your dog might tell you when the time is right. Be strong and love your baby. Janet | |
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| My dog is dying
Posted: 3/1/2008 4:00:52 PM | Yes i have.You do what best the animal not you.I know ilove my animals.But be selfcenter and made them suffer for you.
Richard | |
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| My dog is dying
Posted: 3/1/2008 4:35:22 PM |  I have been dealing with this same painful event as you are. Snoop Dawg is a black lab, only seven years old and he was one of the pick of the litter. We also brought home the runt- his brother Jay Z. Honestly we never thought Jay would last he was always having one medical problem after another. Snoop, his brother took care of him it was a beautiful sight to watch as they grew up. We then adopted a ridgeback that was going to the poud, we call him Kojak. They are a crazy bunch, but they are the best dogs... Snoop started having seizures about a year ago but we got them under control- he then started moving a little slower, getting up was a little harder, he didn't come as fast as the other two. We took him to the vet who said his liver enzymes were really high but I don't think that is what the problem is..... He is laying on the couch now and I comforting him while I wait for my son to come home from S. Carolina from some army training and pray that Snoop holds on so John can have some time with him. I don't want him to suffer and I know putting him to sleep will hurt me more than him.. I can really feel your pain. My prayers are with you. | |
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| My dog is dying
Posted: 3/1/2008 5:20:30 PM | | The best advice I was ever given on this topic was, " Animals have dignity too." One of my great loves in life are animals and I have had more than one leave me. The thing to remember is this, do what is best for them, that is the price we pay for their unconditional love. You are in my prayers. | |
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| My dog is dying
Posted: 3/1/2008 5:43:51 PM | | The bond between human and dog is often greater than other human bonds. I had to make this decision this week. My dog, Stanley, whom I only had for the past two years (he came from the local pound) was already old when I adopted him. I had no idea how attached I would get to him and how much he would love me. He followed me everywhere, and I took him everywhere...camping, visiting, and rides to the beach with my other dogs. He was a retriever-lab mix and was very lovable. His past life was not very good, as I was told he was tied up to a doghouse most of his life and neglected. His teeth were broken (maybe from chewing rocks out of boredom) and his poor tongue hung out a little from his mouth when he slept. He had a great two years with me. His hind legs, however, became more and more troublesome for him, and finally he lost the ability to walk on them. I did take him often to the vet, who tried different remedies, untimately to no avail. I hated to see him lay there on the couch, unable to get down and walk. I held him up with a towel under him, hoping his hind legs would work. At the end he could only stand briefly, but ultimately fall down. He was still eating and drinking like normal, which made my dilemma all the worse. The vet urged me to put him to rest, so I finally said ok, and spent one more full day with him at the park, laying down with him on his blanket. The end of that day I had him put to rest by the vet, while I petted him. I cried and cried over this guy. I wondered if I did the right thing; was there any more I could do, should I have gotten another vet to see him. Euthanizing is very easy to do. It's the things that lead up to that decision that are hard. Stanley slept in my bed every night, putting his front legs up on the bed, so I'd have to boost him up. Often I'd sneek into bed, thinking he was asleep on the couch and wouldn't see me, but he always knew when it was bedtime for us. I buried him in a place near the ocean where we used to go often. Though I have 4 other dogs, all rescued like Stanley, there was something special about this dog. I was meant to have and love him and he was meant to share his live and love with me. I know I'll see him again but in the meantime....So, just to let you know you're not alone. | |
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| My dog is dying
Posted: 3/1/2008 5:56:48 PM | | Oh...God...my heart goes out to you...I have had pets...and I had a dog for 17 years that I had to have put down...and it hurts so bad...pets are part of your family...and it is such a loss...it is losing someone you love...and the grief is the same...so...grieve...and don't listen to anyone that thinks that you should just get over it...cause..you won't...and pooh on them....you are losing a friend...and a piece of yourself..and it hurts..badly....but you are doing the right thing...cry...scream..and weep..it is a loss...oh...God...my heart is with you | |
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| My dog is dying
Posted: 3/2/2008 7:09:37 AM | If they are eating their meals,,,they are NOT ready to leave us,,,they may be in pain but they would still rather be with you.
,,,Fortunate to have two pass away on their own.
Cleo, a loving mutt,,,the first with liver disease,,,was sick for three weeks but ate right up to the end.
Sally, and equally loveable mutt,,,was the second, had been blind and diabetic for two years and even a cancerous growth too.
Maybe having two dogs at once,six or seven years apart helps too,,,they are buddies in the process.?
They ate like horses right up to the end.
"Lord father in heaven,
Take your ""daughters Cleo and Sally"".
Take them and cut them out into little stars
and they will make the face of heaven so fine,
that all the world will be in love with the night above."
william shakespeare | |
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| My dog is dying
Posted: 3/2/2008 4:55:46 PM | | I had to put dowm my dog of 18yrs Altough I loved him to pieces I could tell by his glazed over eyes that he didn't want to be the way he was anymore... The last greatest thing out of love for your pet is to let them go peacefully If they could do it themselves Im sure they would It's been a lot of yrs gone by but never a day goes by that I don't think of him... miss him and hope someday..we will meet over the Rainbow bridge | |
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| My pet is dying
Posted: 3/3/2008 5:11:47 PM | Weena, the cat that lived with me, had been mainly an indoor cat but travelled half way across Canada in my truck when I moved here. She was about 15 and suddenly stopped eating so I took her to the Vet. He gave me some fancy food to feed her and did a ton of tests which all turned out normal. I took her home but the next day she wouldn't eat the fancy food so around midnight I woke the Vet up and he said that he could meet me at the clinic but basically it was all over she was just old. She died on the floor with me by her about two hours later.
I buried her out back and sat around feeling like crap for a week or so until it came to me - "What would Weena want me to do?" So I quickly got off my butt and found out where the SPCA was and drove there. Walked in and went downstairs and there was Seappy saying "Grrr, hey take me home." So, of course, I did.
There was a woman from some religious group at the SPCA. She commented on Seappy and I asked her - "I heard someone say once that cats and dogs don't go to heaven." "Yes, that's true," she replied. "But with God all things are possible," I replied to her. So Weena, we'll see you there in the blink of an eye. Oh ya and Grrr still. | |
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| My dog is dying
Posted: 3/3/2008 6:57:59 PM | My dog Teddy, my best friend, TV star, and accomplished race car driver, would have been 15 yrs old this Friday, 3-7-2008.
I've been following this thread, trying to determine how I could ever find the courage to put him down once I knew that it was truly time to do so.....
Well,, I didn't have to make that terrible decision, He left me this evening, while sitting on my lap...
I've owned and lost a lot of dogs in my life, but I have never known a better dog than this one.
I think I've lost a part of myself tonight too
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| My dog is dying
Posted: 3/4/2008 7:17:50 AM | How very sad R&RT.. and for all who have lost a pet.
Being able to put down a sick animal is HUMANE.. isn't it a shame that we can't help HUMANS who are dying???? | |
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| My dog is dying
Posted: 3/4/2008 6:18:24 PM | When my Mother died she had 4 cats... I am down to the last of the 4 and he suddenly started going down hill these past few weeks.. my daughter took him to the vet and it turns out that he has lots of fluid in his lungs. they xrayed him and found tumors in his lungs... he is 16 and has followed me around like a old man this past year, laying at my feet no matter what room I'm in... we are giving him a antibiotic and lasic to drain the fluid off ... he may have a month or several but we are keeping up with the vet on a weekly basis until such time we may have to decide that he's in too much pain... as for today as long as he eats and gets around and we keep the fluid down in his lungs he's not in pain... we need to prevent stressing the old man out with the two younger cats... it is funny how animals are and what they sense because they aren't tormenting him now. One of them sleeps close by him... I have him sleep with me so I know he's not disturbed, and as long as it keeps going like this we'll see him die a natural death... but I have seen deaths door, and once you're facing it you know the right thing to do... you must let them go...
Felanie I agree with you, in many situations I think it's too bad we can't help our human loved ones who ask for it... I will say this... watching my Mother as she was failing and saw more limits on her then I ever thought I'd witness she looked at me at the end sitting in her chair and said "as long as I can sit here and talk with you, I have quality of life"..... I know she felt much pain... it's hard sometimes to make the right decisions in life, but when you do it with love in your heart who can blame you... | |
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| My dog is dying
Posted: 3/6/2008 8:44:46 AM | I JUST...had my dog put down, this past Saturday evening March 1st. (this is my second reply to this thread)
I had arranged for a vet to come to my ex's house and I was there with my 3 daughters.
The vet I called in was Susan Hetherington, out of the Delta area and she was very very good. I met her at the front door and she first introduced herself and then gave me a hug!
Panda didnt have to leave her favorite spot in the living room and we gathered around her to be with her.
The vet gave her some liver treats as a 'hello' and then gave her a shot of gravol to calm her stomach. The sedatives she was going to use on her could make her sick, she told us.
She prepared us for 'things/reactions' that we might see in the final process and was very kind, compassionate, reassuring and supportive!
About 10 minutes later, Panda was given her first sedative. She was laying down but with her head up, as we were still feeding her treats. But this just calmed her and made her feel better. Ten mins. later...another sedative...and 10 mins after that...a third sedative. This third one, the vet described would bring her to the state of where (if that were the situation) she could perform minor surgery. Panda was out cold. During all this there was reminiscing, some laughter as we remembered...and of course...TEARS! The vet then prepared Panda, by shaving a spot on her hind leg where the final injection would go. With one hand I petted Panda behind her ears and whispered to her, while the other...I laid on Panda's chest, feeling her heart beat for the last time...and feeling it slowly fade as her body was left lifeless and there was nothing left but our tears!!
The gradual process that was taken...was very peaceful and painless.
Susan left us alone for a few moments with Panda, while she went to her van to prepare a spot for her. Coming back with a blanket, my daughter and Susan gently moved Panda over onto it and wrapped her up. The vet didnt want to cover Panda's face but said she was going to...just as she was carried outside. My daughter carried her down the stairs and laid her in the van behind the front passenger seat...uncovering her face.
The vet told us that she'd even talk to her...as she often does...while transporting them back to the clinic in Ladner.
It was a very tough time for all of us but I was impressed with the entire way that Susan Hetherington handled the entire procedure! She was kind, caring, compassionate, patient...and she showed Panda dignity, right to the end, in the way that her body was handled and in her kind words!
I was so glad that I found her and that I had her come to the house, rather than have Panda have to go to a veterinary clinic.
I hope that by sharing my story...it will help in your decision...and possibly give you some choices to think about or some questions to ask your vet regarding the procedure.
I know its very difficult to say goodbye and yet we know we are doing the right thing.
Another thing that I will recommend...its a good idea for anyone who has an aging pet...to start thinking about what they want done...who is going to do...who will be there...where...etc.
I went through so much in the 2 weeks leading up to it...trying to find a vet to come to the house, arranging a time so that my daughters could all be there to say good bye, etc.
Being as its such an emotional experience, its good to plan ahead, somewhat...as we dont want to be trying to coordinate everyone when our pet is suffering and time is running out. We want to do this for our pets before they have reached the point of too much suffering. By waiting too long as well, its my understanding that things may not go quite so smoothly as they did with Panda. The 'things' she said 'may' happen...never did.
Good luck and my condolences to all who have to go through this or to those who already have and are missing their beloved pet...as I am missing mine!!
RIP PANDA-girl!
We love you and miss you so much!!!
OP...or anyone else who has any questions in this regard...I'm deleting my profile soon as I send this...but if you have any questions...
my email is paint_bynumbers@hotmail.com
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| R&RT
Posted: 3/6/2008 6:52:42 PM | Everything is gonna be alright. I promise.
Your friend,
M | |
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| My dog is dying
Posted: 3/7/2008 4:30:56 AM | Nothing ever ****ed my head more than when my cat of nearly 20 died....i felt just the same as you....i took the entirely passive option....
It just happenned one day that she stopped eating....then she stopped drinking then she just stopped walking...i just put her in the bedroom with me on a cushion and for three days to die.....**** my tears are falling on the keyboard now.....thats life...it really brings it home to you....i really loved her and there was no way i could end her life for as long as she was not suffering which she did not ...i wouldnt kill a human person....You just need to ask is your dog suffering....love andi | |
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| My dog is dying
Posted: 3/7/2008 5:03:42 AM | | My thoughts and prayers are with you . I had rescued a beagle and had her for eight years she was the sweetest and best dog I have ever had. She was pregnant when I took her in and me being the animal lover I am I kept two of the pups. I had to have her put down last june (07). The pain was almost as hard as the pain from my divorce. Then two weeks ago I had to put down her female pup, she was seven and had kidney failure. It was just too soon after having her mom put down! I love and miss them so much! I still have four more dogs to love, but they don't take their place! The only peace I get is knowing that they too are with GOD and are healthy and happy again, and with each other. My thoughts are with everyone on here that has had to go through this experience!! | |
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| My dog is dying
Posted: 3/7/2008 5:22:06 AM | Hi Sunrisen,
Coincidentally, I am just about to make that difficult decision about my dog, too. He's been with me for 13 years. I'm at work now and can't go write a proper message, but I'll write you when I get home.
B. B. | |
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| My dog is dying
Posted: 3/8/2008 10:02:36 AM | When the time is right, you will say goodbye dear friend, you can hold him gently, your heart will break, and yet, you can take a bit of comfort from the knowledge that his last moments were of peace and that you were the one providing this final act of love.
Been there, done that, the heart still mourns. | |
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