Dieing dog?

Question

My dog is not probably gonna live through this night. It's kinda out and convulstions are soon to begin.
I'm acting stupid to write this but what should I do... like, is it common to bury dogs or to burn them after death? What is prefered?

Also, it's a female american cockerspaniel and it's 12 years and three months now. It's a few months before the average life expectancy which I could find in some site, but still, do you think it's normal?

By the way: it would be better if you didn't write stuff like 'why did you eat your dog?' like I saw on the other thread here. It's kinda funny, but not in those conditions.
I didn't eat it. It's just dieing. :/

Okay, thanks everybody for your advice. It's a loss but the life just goes on.
About keeping some part of the dog with me, hmm..., I don't quite think it's a good thing to do. It may feel like that but I would be looking at it, remembering the death, etc every time. I wouldn't really like to keep sentiments as it makes it harder. And also it turns the person less free.
Also, I don't quite believe that my dog would be in a better place now. Well, anyway.

In any case, it was useful. Thanks.

RIP, Lota

Answer 1

Just love on her and make her comfortable. My friends dog couldn't finish her walk saturday so her dad carried her in and laid her on the deck while her mom was out. She didn't move from where he laid her and died before she got home.

Fix her a steak nothing fancy but she'll like it. hand feed her while sitting with her and telling her all the wonderful times you had with her.

You can bury your pets but the best thing to do is have the vet cremate her and have the ashes put in an urn.

Im so sorry for your pain it hurts. But try to put on a front for her sake be strong for her and make it comfortable.

Answer 2

I'm sorry to hear about your dog. It is fine either way to bury or cremated your pet so it is up to your preference and whether you have an appropriate place to bury. I worked in a veterinary clinic and we would frequently have people bring in pets for cremation. Most vets will have a selection of nice urns that you can choose from if you wish to save the ashes or they will dispose of them for you. Cost of cremation is a consideration, I would guess depending on where you live and the weight of your dog that cremation would cost you somewhere between $50-100.
If you have a place to bury your dog then just be sure that you can dig a fairly deep grave otherwise other animals may be attracted to the grave. Also, avoid flower beds and areas where someone may be digging up frequently.
Finally, if your dog is lingering and convulsing or seems to be suffering, I would consider taking them in to the vet and having them euthanized. It is a really inexpensive procedure and they are literally "put sleep" painlessly within seconds of the injection. Hopefully your dog's passing will be peaceful and painless. I know I will be very sad when my dog dies, my sympathy to you for the loss of your dog.

Answer 3

I love my dogs like kids and when I have lost them in the past it really hurt. All my dogs got buried in the backyard, that way they are close and I can visit them frequently. Usually if they had an outdoor dog house used that as the grave marker or at most pet stores they carry some type of memorial stone. You are not acting stupid any true pet owner would completely understand. Sorry for your loss.

Answer 4

Before I start typing... I would like to say that I'm sorry that this is happening to you... Unfortunatly dogs don't live as long as us humans :( Death is indeed part of life unfortunatly :(

Anyhow I would only encourage you to take your dog to your vets office to have her/him put down.. I know this will be hard for you and your family but it is indeed the best thing... your dog will not feel any pain in the process.

As far as burying and cremation, It all depends on the owners of dogs whos dying. I prefer cremation, because I can always keep my dog, even know hes/shes dead.

Answer 5

i'm sorry about ur loss.
i had a male cocker and he died at 12. it is a good age for them, compleatly normal. i personal am not sure what we did with him cause i was still a kid but i know i would not bury him is the back yard because there is a chance that something will dig it up.... an animal or if you get a new dog it could. and you dont want to be put through that.
once again i am so sorry about this

Answer 6

Call your vet and ask what to do. I would suggest getting her cremated at the vet. It costs money but they put the ashes in a unopenable box. We kept both our dogs that passed this way. It's a good way to keep a piece of them with you. If you want to save money, you could bury the dog, but you have to do it properly so animals don't find the remains and unearth her. That would not be good! 12 years is a good long life to live for any animal....I'm sure she lived a happy life!

Answer 7

A friend of mine went through this. She clipped some of the dog's hair (to keep) and then had the dog cremated. This way you can be sure to take it with you if you ever move. She also had a very nice urn with a cute picture of him next to it. And she has the clip of hair to touch when she missed him. Sorry for your loss. I have 2 dogs and they are my life. {{{{BIG HUG}}}}

Answer 8

I hope you took it to the vet! If it does die, I would bury it in the backyard, and have a small plaque made for it, so you can always visit it. Pet burial aren't cheap and you will have to go out of your way to visit the grave! Sorry for your loss, if it does pass!

Answer 9

a dog is like a human im really sorry for the death but i think you should burry it in a place for animals there are such things as pet cemetarys find one near you and also think at it this way it was a great lost but also a great gift for your dog who is now in a better place.

Answer 10

I am so sorry that your dog may be dying. I would burn my dog when she dies. Then she doesn't have to go through the whole "rotting underground with bugs". That's just gross.
So nice and clean, burning then buring her bones in the ground.