How long did you cry for. Or did you cry? How old was your dog? My dog is 8 and she is so lovable. But I am afraid that she's going soon. Some of her hair is gray, very layed back. Would she live longer if we got her a puppy to play with? Please help. I am scared.
2007-01-20 07:44:01 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
My dog was 12 when she died, she started having grey fur and calming down at about 8. One thing I noticed that helped keep her alive is to just let her know how much I loved her and that nothing could change that. Your dog is probably just feeling the problems of being old, she could live many more happy years.
As for how I was when my dog died, we(my family and me)had to put her down last Febuary and I still cry about it. Just take good pictures and memorize things about her that is special to you(e.g. how she feels when you pet her, how she wags her tail). Doing that has helped me a lot and at times I forget she ever left. I hope you and your dog have many more happy years.
P.S. I would reccomend not getting another dog untill she does die, she might feel replaced if you do.
2007-01-20 07:59:41 · answer #1 · answered by offlights 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I was sitting on my living room floor with my dog's head in my lap when the vet sedated him and we gave him the final injection.
He was 15 years old and it was his time. He was tired. Cry? I cried that night and then have not really allowed myself to grieve since. It's just too overwhelming for me.
Getting a puppy would depend on your individual dog. Some dogs might get stressed if they've always been in a one dog household. Others, like my old dog, are passive and could really care less. Then again there's the group that would be happy to have some company. A puppy just might aggrivate your old dog though to no end causing more stress though, so think this through very thoroughly. Got any friends with young dogs that could come over to play. That would give you an idea if your dogs is up to adding another family pet.
It is natural for a dog's energy level to decrease as it gets older. Just keep up the exercise at a pace that's acceptable for your dog. Let your dog choose how fast to walk next time. When your dog wants to sleep, let it.
2007-01-20 07:52:28 · answer #2 · answered by KJ 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
l was very upset and yes l did cry. She was the first service dog and a companion that l really miss. She was a lot to me and it still hurts to think of her gone. l do not know what breed of dog you have because some breeds live longer then others. but if the pet is in good health then it will live a full life of what ever breed your pet is. But eight does not seem that old.getting a puppy will not make her live longer. love and affection , proper care and shelter, vet visits and a loving master will help a lot towards the dogs long life. l will say you are doing what you can and it already shows you love her.
2007-01-20 07:56:27 · answer #3 · answered by Star-Dust 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My dog died and the week that she was dieing, I went through pure hell. I cried every night laying beside her. The night that I just had that feeling that she was going to pass, I made a pallet beside her and I cried and cried. The hardest part for me was my 9 year old son and I had to dig her hole and the the hardest thing for my son was when we had to put her in it. Even though we know that she is still looking after us. She sent us a new puppy and it field our house again with love.
I'm sorry to hear about your dog, but some how we learn to get past the loss and move on. Not that you can ever forget your past dog, but you will find a way to get through it. Good luck, I hope things work out for you and if the worse happens, just think of it like your dog is and will be with you and looking after you all the time.
2007-01-20 18:28:09 · answer #4 · answered by aloneathome 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
8yrs old is not old for a dog. She could live to be twice that age as long as she is healthy. I had a Border Collie and she lived to be 16yrs old and the reason she died, was: She was scared of thunderstorms and hid under a neighbour's car while they were visiting and when they left, she was run over and killed. It is traumatizing to lose a pet you get so close to. I just had to put my cat to sleep last week. I cry every time I think of him right now. But, he was sick and I am glad he is not suffering now. Always take lots of pictures of your pet doing everyday things. I have pics framed of my cat and my 4yr old terrier mix dog in frames. My dog is very lay back; some dogs are not as active as others. She has had grey hair throughout her back since she was little and people think she is old. You can expect grey hair on your dog because she is getting older. I extremely love my dog and am so protective like people are with children. My last picture of my cat was at Christmas with my dog lying under the Christmas tree. I cherish it and have it sitting framed on a shelf to remember my pets. You will terribly miss your pet when she goes but don't think of that now, just think how much love and joy she brings to you. Just keep her active and healthy and you can enjoy and love her for many more years. Getting a puppy is up to you. Make sure your dog likes other puppies first and will adapt to sharing you with another dog.
2007-01-20 08:40:42 · answer #5 · answered by bwitty 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Everyone grieves diffrently. No way is bad or wrong unless it is constantly interupting your daily life, then you may need some help like a grief councelor. With that sad, each animal of mine was a diffrent situation. As a kid if an animal died I was virtually inconsolable. My parents were getting fed up with me after awhile cause we lived on a farm. As I got older it got easier and short grieveing time. I have ALOT of animals now, I foster lots, I raise lots, I rescue lots so LOTS die in my arms. I think the most recent that really really really affected me was a Gorgeous Golden Retriever female that some one tied in there basement and abandoned the house. She was left with no food, no water, and hugely pregnant. Thankfully she was discovered by a bank worker comeing to apraise the house. I took her in she was so thin and sick, a week later she gave birth to 9 puppies, the dad was by best guess a Rottweiler mix. They all lived, but there was one that was so tiny. She was born not breathing, I worked on her for several long minutes, I was crying and begging her to come back. I had just given up and put the towel over her and then I heard her gasping and cry out. I was so happy, I named her Moxy. She grew and gained weight, I grew so fond of her that I told my husband we were going to keep her. We had 6 dogs already! When she was 4 weeks old, She was laying on my chest and we were watching TV. All of a sudden she had a huge seizure and wouldnt stop. I rushed her to the vet, he believed she had suffered severe brain damage from lack of oxygen at birth, That she would suffer this all her life. I said lets do anything we can but he didnt have a good outlook for her. He gave her anti seizure meds, but 2 days later while I was holding her she had a massive stroke and died in my arms. It really affected me I cried for days, and miss her still.
2007-01-20 07:56:44 · answer #6 · answered by I luv Pets 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is always sad to lose a valued dog but it is inevitable that humans will outlive dogs.
Do not get her a puppy. It would be like getting a teenager for a senior citizen to care for. Older dogs do not like the activity of pups and deserve calm and relaxed older years.
How long one grieves for a passed pet depends entirely on the individual.
2007-01-20 07:56:41 · answer #7 · answered by Phil #3 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
my dog was 15 and he died of a heartattack, I cried off and on for days, my mother told me (after me crying for over 2 hrs.) that I had cried enough. I missed him sooooooooooo much and I couldn't stand to look at his toys or his bed because I would break down in tears again. It took me about 4 or more months if I remember correctly to really stop thinking about him.
2007-01-20 10:24:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i was so sad and cried a lot but had to get over it eventually so yeah.my dog was 5 years old.your puppy would lk having a playmate b4 death but theres nothing that can really stop death.sorry.hope you'll b ok.
2007-01-20 07:47:10 · answer #9 · answered by Bowchikawowow! 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
dude ...ur gonna make me cry right now...
she was a chihuahua...goldish tan....coat all shiny....her name was Kisses....and I had to put her down....I cried like everyday before she died cause I didn't want to do it...then the day came....and my eyes were all puffy...and
they injected her ...she was sittign in my lap....she twitched ...started breathing hard...anf her eyes went black....I cried sooo much ...my dad even cried...and she peed all over me...and we buried her....she left me with a beautiful puppy named sheperd and her life time partner blake.....I'm serious...right now tears are rolling down my cheecks........................my dog was like 7 and she had puppies...and a husband......sooo yeah they like to be with other dogs
2007-01-20 07:57:21 · answer #10 · answered by ♫poison ♥s will never change♫ 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋