How do I deal with my dog dying?

Question

Every time I think of it I just start crying.

Answer 1

It will get better. But until it does, let yourself cry. You lost a family member, and you miss him. If you try to ignore the sadness, it will just sneak up on you.

It does get easier, even though at first it seems like you cannot think of anything else. But remember not to dwell on just the sad stuff. Remember the first time you saw your dog, and his favorite toy, his stupidest trick, the silly things he used to do. Eventually, those happier memories become the ones that spring to mind first.

And if anyone tells you to just get over it, it's just an animal, ignore them. They can't tell you how to feel, and they clearly have not had a pet that they loved.
Good luck, and happier thoughts.

Answer 2

I lost my dog of 12 years last week and am have been dealing with almost losing my other one due to a medication reaction. I know that it is terrible and hurtful. It is truly like losing a family member. I personally have to just try to not think about it otherwise i would break down all the time and feel terrible. I dont know if that is healthy, but i have no choice personally. The bottom line as with most emotional pain is that TIME fades it. And eventually you may beable to stop hurting and think of the good stuff fondly. Whatever you do wait awhile atleast a month or so before getting another dog if you plan too. You dont want to bring a puppy into a grieving home.

Answer 3

I recently had to put my dog to sleep, he was 13 and had kidney failure we tried doing fluid therapy and fluid injections, antibiotic injections. He had to stay at the vets for a week but in the end it just wasn't enough. You will always remember your dog and all the memories that you shared. But over time the tears will stop because you will realize that he went to a better place. It will take some time, believe me I cried for a week and I still cry sometimes. But I have tons of pictures of him that I will never take down. There was a poem that I found that I related to it's called my forever friend

My forever friend

I know that it must be different,
now that I am no longer here.
I realize how much I was loved
and how all of you did care.

I know it will be hard at first
when you look around for me.
Expecting to find me in my bed
or beside my favorite tree.

Someday you will begin to see,
although it'll take some time,
the happy times you shared with me,
the memories are yours and mine.

I'll remember you, my family
and how much you meant to me,
So please don't grieve and don't be sad, it was just my time to leave.


Hopefully this poem will help you like it helped me. I'm sorry about your dog.

Answer 4

I"m so sorry. It's a hard process that each person has to deal with personally. When my cat died, I cried a lot, but got a lot of support from family and friends. There are also some excellent books out there that deal with a dying pet - very helpful. I wouldn't suggest getting a new pet right away, you probably won't be ready for it. Take some time to grieve.

Something my grandfather told me once that makes sense and gave me hope: there is no reason why our pets won't be in heaven with us. I truely believe they will. I hope this helps.

Answer 5

It's a fact of life. It depends on how much it is suffering.I believe they hate to be put down especially at the vets. This is inhumane to take them on the Green Mile if you get my drift.Most won't eat or drink because it's natural not to when they know they are dying. Some will run away just to be alone to die. Your weeping over the dog makes it more unpleasant for them too.They are like children in so many ways. *sigh

Answer 6

I was in the same situation. My wife and I had a Australian Shepherd named Sidney and she was the love of our lives. She was so smart and she loved to cuddle. The time came and we made the decision to have her put down. She was in allot of pain and you could tell she was not happy. I thought I was going to be the tough one but It effected me more than my wife. I could not stop crying whenever i thought about her. I was in the room when she was put to sleep and I saw her take her last breath. It was hard but I knew she was not in pain any longer.

The pain will go away over with time! We purchased another Aussie last month and she has helped us out allot. She reminds of us Sidney and we love her very much. She has not replaced Sidney all together but she filled that emptiness that was there when we lost Sidney.

Good luck with everything and I hope you find the happiness after the tragedy!

Answer 7

When I had to put my cat, Ebony, to sleep, it was a hard decision. She was fifteen, had kidney disease and was just diagnosed with feline diabetes. The vet told me that I would have to give her shots but that it probably would not work. That morning she had tried to eat and just couldn't. I stood over her and she looked up at me as if to say 'help me'. I recalled this at the vet and I made the decision soully for her--soully to help her not to suffer. It hurt tremendously, but keeping her alive would have been way too selfish. She was suffering way too much.
I wish you good luck. Make sure you cry, that gets the pain out of your system. Another word of advice, make sure you grieve before you get another dog. I did and now I have a beautiful calico named Kameo.

Answer 8

Enjoy the time you have left and try not to think about your dog's
death but rather think about your dog's life. Sorry about your
pending loss. It will hurt and it is okay to cry. Time will take care of the pain.

Answer 9

it will only take time, i lost my dog last oct. i still have moments that i think of her, i miss her, we do have a new dog now and there has been times that i have called the new dog emma, emma was my baby and i had to put her to sleep , you will get better , but you will never forget, i have a picture on the wall , and i smile now when i see it, you will cry and hurt but you will hold your pupy in your heart always, good luck to you and remember the look in his eyes and you will make it through another day

Answer 10

So sorry, my cat disappeared last summer and I cried for 2 months. I went looking for a new kitten and found one that i just fell in love with. Having a new cat around made dealing with my loss sooooo much easier. I still keep photos of my old one around and still miss her, but i can now focus my energy on my new found friendship with a great pet. :) Hope you feel better soon.