I have a Jack Russle dog ..who is very ill..it has a enlarge heart ..vet said his heart has grown large ..wasn't eating it was nearly skin and bones thank God started to eat a little now ..but will never recover I dont think ..now he started to store water it's bloated like a baloon..vet has been giving him 6 type of tablets 2 times daily ..but not helping any ..he is 14 years old ..every week i take it to a vet.. the vet looks at me as to say ..why are you still bothering ..vet gave it 2 to 12 months
to live ..the dog dose nothing but stay in its bed all day and night .he will only go to the garden to do its buisiness..
Idont know what to do ..can you help me to make up my mine ..i am very confidant person and made live saving decisions in my life without blinking an eye with the UN forces ..this one beats me ..i am torn to sherds..
2007-01-04 21:15:13 · 35 answers · asked by JJ 7 in Pets ➔ Dogs
To Chetco ...I am a hard nut ..but that bought a tear to my eyes..
2007-01-04 22:55:43 · update #1
i know its a very very hard situation but you must understand he is suffering as much as you are trying to to good which you are it doesnt change the fact that he is ill he needs to be put to rest not a situation we like facing i know but just think he came here into your life and gave you hppiness its time you give what he needs he is ill and old and will never be able to be the same dog please send him to a happier place cause you dont want him to suffer right until his death im so sorry darling i really am feeling your pain do what is right all the best..
2007-01-04 21:22:24 · answer #1 · answered by sunshine 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm truly sorry that you had to go through that. I have an 11year old German Sheppard mix as well and he was diagnosed with cancer recently. So I know the fear and I ask the same questions as well. I'm also quite religious and believe that we should not play God. With all that said, your pup was going to have a painful and long journey. By long I don't mean months but pain can seriously lengthen every second. I'm not a vet but I can just see that all you could have done would have been to help and ease his days or give him a bit of supplements, but either way heart failure and clogged arteries would have probably left him with a few days of pure suffering. Your pup jumped onto your lap because it trusted you and wanted you to help him. My dog follows me nonstop and I can see in his eyes the trust he has and how (I guess) he feels alone in pain and wants comfort. Ask yourself this: if you had been given a glimmer of hope that this dog would survive or get better, would you have hesitated? Please don't beat yourself over this and know that you would have done anything if you could have had the chance to. All in all, I can't speak for God and say what you did was right or wrong, only God is to judge. I just hope that within yourself you can find some peace and know that you didn't mean to be cruel or hurt the dog, you wanted and had his best interest at heart, otherwise you wouldn't have wanted to take care of him. Try to see this as more of a kind act to end his suffering before it got any worse (because they would have). All the best to you.
2016-05-23 05:24:21 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As hard as it is when a pet has no quality of life and is suffering it is time to let go. We don't want to lose the pet, I understand but why keep a beloved pet alive just to suffer? From what you describe the dog does not enjoy any part of it's life and is surely suffering. If he were mine I would either take the dog to the vet or have the vet come to the home (some will) and give the dog the injection that will end his suffering. I only wish we had that option for ourselves.
2007-01-04 21:23:27 · answer #3 · answered by Stick to Pet Rocks 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
count how many hours in a day are enjoyable for the dog. If more hours are spent simply laying in the bed, not eating etc, then it may be time to help him go to sleep permanently. The decision is never easy and nobody can tell you when it is right.
I always know when my animals have had enough and just to be sure, I ask my vet "if this animal was your own pet, what would YOU do"?
I have an excellent relationship with my vet and trust him implicitly to do what is right for the animal.
One thing I would like to say is this. If you decide that the time has come. Keep a tight hold on your emotions until the dog has passed. Do not allow the sound of your weeping and wailing be the last thing he hears. Do not allow this to make his passing stressful and fearful. It will be hard, but hold on to the thought that your dog needs to die with you holding him, telling him that you love him, that he is a good dog, and to go to sleep. Allow his passing to be filled with your inner strength, peace and in the knowledge that his owner loves him dearly.
Once he has gone to sleep, then you can weep, scream, yell, cry all you like.
I would never let one of my beloved pets die being afraid because I was crying and wailing. It upsets my dogs if I cry in front of them at any time. Imagine how much worse it would be in a vet surgery, in pain and apprehensive.
Call on your UN training, and for HIS sake, find the strength to be strong for him and let his final seconds be ones of calm as he slips away hearing you calmly telling him that you love hinm and giving him permission to go to sleep.
I cannot belive that someone actually recommended you walk away and leave your dog to die alone in the arms of strangers. That is out and out selfish.
2007-01-04 23:50:49 · answer #4 · answered by fenlandfowl 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is a very difficult decision, especially as you have invested so much loving care and resources in helping your dog.
The power is in your hands to both prolong the dog's life (he would be dead anyway without your intervention and care) and to end the dog's suffering. However, before you decide to do this you need to be sure that your dog's quality of life is so poor that he does not derive enough pleasure from it to make it worthwhile prolonging his life any further.
From the description you have given he sounds very ill and I don't think anyone would judge you for ending his life - it would be a mercy.
However, you are the one who knows the dog, and his personality. If you think that he is very unhappy and suffering, then it is time to let him go-regardless of how sad and difficult it is for you to do this. You will feel as if you are betraying him, by ending his life and stopping his treatment, but remember that he is only alive because of the treatment he is receiving anyway. His body has already given in. If his personality is also gone, it is time for you to let him rest.
I hope that you have some family and friends who will be able to support you through this really difficult time.
I wish you and your dog all the best.
2007-01-04 21:42:43 · answer #5 · answered by PetLover 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no one can lead you one way or the other, the fact that you have written this means you are close to making a decision the fact of the matter is if you look at your dog and you think he is suffering than it is time. you have done what you could and your not being a bad person for having to make this choice. His quality of life has changed and not for the better so it's time to let him go. Your vet was probably trying to lead you in this direction but didn't want to hurt your feelings. make an appt at the vets, make your dog a steak dinner and bring him in. Good luck sorry for your loss
2007-01-04 22:39:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a heart breaking situation I know. You love the dog and don't wish to put it away but remember you are saving it from pain and a terrible life if the dog is very ill. I kept my little dog alive for several months and it cost a banker's salary to keep her going; however, her life wasn't good for her and I finally had to put her down. Ask the vet if your dog is suffering. If it is then the dog must be put out of misery ASAP. If you decide to do this do not be in the room when the dog is put down. It will stay with you forever and you do not need this. I had my dog's ashes placed in a box and I keep the box in my bedroom so I can feel close to her when I talk to her. I now have another dog and she is wonderful but my first dog is still number one in my heart. Remember, don't let the dog suffer. I know it is hard for you but think of the dog, especially if the dog is in pain.
2007-01-04 21:30:15 · answer #7 · answered by wunderkind 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hi there !!!!
Seeing an animal, that is like a family member suffer just causes internal pain within our soul. I know it is so hard for you to take that step and put this baby down. You have done everything in your power to help him, you are suffering for him and he is dying, in pain, suffering.
Honey take him in your arms and talk to him, let go of the pain you have deep within, let him know how much you love him, but that you do not want to see him suffer anymore. If you can not take him to the vet to get put down , then ask a family member or a friend to take him for you. Do not be alone when this happens. Have another friend there for you. ( Or just blog us and we will be here for you) But someone there with you is the best bet . I know what you mean on how you can make decisions in other situations, with other people, but when it comes down to someone we are emotionally involved with , it is so different, our emotions get in the way, clouding our judgement.
Try to put your frame of mind as if you were with the UN forces again, think of you russie as a patient, suffering, what would you do? You know the answer.
My prayers are with you. Hold on strong to God and be happy for the unconditional love and time you spent toghether with your russie.
Wishing you all the best,
praying that you will allow your baby to rest.
May the lord guide you, and give you peace within when you do what you have to do.
Love light and peace
2007-01-04 21:33:18 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am very sorry to hear about your dog. I owned a sheltie for 16 years. He was very old and having a hard time each day. I finally had to ask myself if this was how I would want to live, just laying around and struggling just to go to the bathroom or to eat. I decided that I was only keeping the dog alive for myself and that he was hurting. I then took him to the vet and had him put to sleep. I cried for a long time and still miss him to this day, but in reflection, I knew I did the right thing.
Again, very sorry about your dog.
2007-01-04 21:22:38 · answer #9 · answered by Lo 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I had to make the same decission with my beloved cocker spaniel not so long ago. It was heartbreaking! Like you, I kept taking her to the vet, looking for that miracle cure-but there was none. I finally asked the vet what he would do, if it were his dog. He said he felt the dog should have been put down several weeks before. He explained that I was keeping the dog alive for myself (not wanting to lose my best friend), and not for the dog's best. So, I held her in my arms as he administered the final shot. She looked up at me as if to say thank you. She laid her head on my shoulder and fell asleep for the last time. I held her and cried, but they were not tears for her, as I knew she was in a better place. The tears were for myself, knowing I would miss her so very much, and I do! Please, love your wee dog enough to let him go...I would hope that when my time comes someone could do the same for me.
2007-01-04 21:56:43 · answer #10 · answered by cyndersmama 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋