....ever have to put your best friend down (the dog, dammit) and find yourself having a hard time....He's old and in pain....put still playful, but just can't move around anymore...
He's a 13 year old Akita....the coolest dog ever....
2007-04-23 07:28:52 · 15 answers · asked by Mikey ~ The Defender of Myrth 7 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Sometimes you have to look at your best friend, and see what is in his/her eyes. The dog will tell you in its own special way when its time to go...
I know it sounds corny, but if you have a pet long enough you learn its idiosyncrasies, and there is a special "bond" that forms. There are really times that you can "sense" what each other is thinking. Its like a sharing of "energy".
When you get down to REALLY thinking about it, you'll know it is time, because your pooch will show you. If you have other pets, let them greive as well before thinking about bringing a "new" pet into the fold....
Look up Cesar Millan's ( Nat Geo's Dog Whisperer) website. It should give you some expert guidance as well...
Good luck!
2007-04-23 07:32:44 · answer #1 · answered by Barack_O' Llama 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
All good answers, but the second person hit the nail on the head as far as my experiences. 4 years ago I had a 15 year old Yorkie who would just look at me in a certain way when I would try to take her out in the morning. I think she was telling me that "I can't get out of my bed, you need to help me" which I did every morning for about a year. Finally noticed that she wasn't urinating everyday so I took her to the vet and he said her kidneys were failing. Nothing he could do, so we put her to sleep. Saddest day of my life. The vet told me owners often try to prolong a pets life for there own well being instead of thinking about how the dog feels. That's exactly what I did. I am now facing the same deal with a 12 year old Yorkie, have noticed he has a hard time getting around lately, so he has a vet appointment next Tuesday for a checkup.
2007-04-23 16:27:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It's hard but you don't want him in pain. It will be a hard thing to do but have a good cry and when you are ready get another one. I'd rather have had 8-13 years with a pet than never to have had one at all. I'm sorry for your pain.
2007-04-23 14:33:36 · answer #3 · answered by Ima Stressed Out 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I had, he was a mix breed and lived until he was 18 years old and I loved him very much. I cried like crazy when we had to put him down. But he could not move in the end, and he was in to much pain. My only consolation is that I will see him again someday
2007-04-23 14:45:26 · answer #4 · answered by Sakura ♥ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well some pain can be controlled lightly with meds and vitamins..is he seriously ill? If he is very ill and in tremendous pain, it may be the best route (although VERY hard for you..)
But if he just sleeps a lot but still has control of his body for the most part, and his pain can be controlled realistically, then consider just letting him be your lap dog for his remaining time..
Good Luck!
2007-04-23 14:34:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I did 2 years ago and hated every minute of it. I had a blonde cocker spaniel, she was 16 years old when we found out she was loaded with cancer. I couldn't let her suffer, so I had to do right by her. It was the hardest thing I ever had to do. It's like losing a best friend.
2007-04-23 14:42:34 · answer #6 · answered by Dr. D. AKA Evil Woman 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
not yet my dogs have died in the past and we found them dead, but my aunt had to do this to her grey hounde recently. Working at an internet company that sells medication for pets (I do computer/graphic art for the company) I was involved getting her the medication. It's sad and sometimes the only way to help there pain.
It's not easy thing to go through make sure your not alone
2007-04-23 14:41:45 · answer #7 · answered by Juleette 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh honey I feel for ya. I would hate to have to put my dog down. I haven't had to yet but if I ever have to, I know I'll just be a mess. My dog is a loud yappy brat but I certainly miss him when he isn't around.
2007-04-23 18:38:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My dog died when he was like 13 years old....poor dog. Had cancer and was really starting to stink at the end it was just too hard to put him down however we were going to take him to the vet but he died laying on my grandpa....Rascal would have wanted it that way anyway.
Rascal was a york shire terrier maltese. cutest dog I've ever had.
2007-04-23 14:36:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
if he's in pain it may be best to put him down. Think of the 13 wonderful years you've spend with him. Bury him close to home and plant a sapling in his remembrance above his burial site.
2007-04-23 14:39:58 · answer #10 · answered by viking 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋