I had my dog 12 years. He was sick the last few weeks, we thought it was a UTI. The strongest meds weren't working, it ended up he stopped eating this last week and I had to put him down. My first dog fortunately passed away at home, this one I had to euthanize. It killed me to have him looking at me while I had it done. He had a high pain tolerance so he wasn't showing me signs of pain....I just "knew" it was time. The wonderful vet did an xray after without my knowledge and called and told me his bladder was FULL of stones and he had a tumor on his anal gland that I did the right thing. But anyone who has done this, do you think the dog knows what you are doing to it when you do this. I just can't get his face outta my mind when he was going. I just basically need a little support. I did EVERYTHING the vet suggested for him. He was beat before I got him and had 12 wonderful spoiled years with me, it's just really hard for me. Thank you for any support you can give.
2007-05-28 05:25:48 · 15 answers · asked by debrenee211 5 in Pets ➔ Dogs
My heart goes out to you & I know how you feel. I was on my way to take the best boy I ever had to the vet to be euthanized but he passed before I even got there. Another time I did take another boy of mine to the vet to have it done & it tore me up. Even though I knew I had to end his suffering. The vet gave him one shot, like to put him to sleep, he was still breathing & the vet left the room for awhile. Seemed like it was forever for her to come back and give him that final shot. I think she did it that way so I could spend the last minutes with him. It was he & I all alone & I simply told him how much I loved him as tears streamed down my cheeks. I truly don't think Omar knew what was going on. At this very moment I have a dog that has Cardiomyopathy ( heart trouble) & Wobblers Disease so I know my days with her are limited. I have already spoken with the vet & she has agreed to come to my home when I feel it is the right time to let her go.I am sure you knew in your heart that it was the right time to say good bye to your beloved friend. There is no words I can say to ease your pain, but tiime alone will lift the heaviness from your heart. Please check out this poem. The first time I read it was hanging on the wall at a cancer specialist vet, they made a copy for me & it has hung on my refridgerator since I lost my boy about 4 years ago. http://rainbowsbridge.com/Poem.htm
2007-05-28 08:39:23 · answer #1 · answered by ® 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Oh sweetie, I am so sorry! Losing a furchild is so traumatic for all concerned. We have gone through this with more than one beloved pet and it always tears at my heart. It is the price we pay for accepting the unconditional love that they give us so freely. I am sure you have read the poem about the Rainbow Bridge, take comfort that your baby is waiting for you there. My secular side scoffs at this notion, but my heart and soul believe. You did what was right for your beloved, rather than the selfish thing of making him suffer by keeping him on this plane of existance and near you. You proved your love by letting him go. Forgive yourself. I say this as one who has had to make that dreadful decision four times, and no matter that it was the right thing, the best thing, the humane thing to do in each and every case, it still haunts me. The link below is a search on the bridge, most of the sites listed all have groups for dealing with pet loss and grief. You could talk to others and share information. Just as love shared is love multiplied, grief shared is grief diminished.
It is never easy to be the survivor, but it does get better. (((Hugzzz debrenee211)))
2007-05-28 12:58:24 · answer #2 · answered by doggzma 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was a sophmore in high school when we had to put down our cocker spaniel i had since pre-school. I think they are probably thankful and understand it's their time to go. We had to take our dog in in the middle of the night 2 days before valentines day and it was horrible. You did the right thing and it's never easy. I know you feel responsible but it would have been worse if it would have dragged on. Our doctor told us that she had to be in pain and this was the best thing. 6months later we got a new dog b/c it was hard coming home to an empty house. You did the right thing, but it will take time to get over it.
2007-05-28 12:40:59 · answer #3 · answered by heyhey 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I know it's hard - I had to put down my 16 year old poodle a few years ago ... I don't think they really understand, but they do know that what ever your doing it's out of love for them. It sounds to me like you did the right thing, he must have been in pain - some dogs are so stoic that you would never know something is bothering them, but they hurt all the same.
I don't think there is anything anyone can say to make you feel better - losing a pet is always hard. Take comfort in the fact that you did the best thing for him and I think he knows that.
2007-05-28 12:39:12 · answer #4 · answered by andijxo 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Oh Honey....
I'm so sorry for your loss. Losing a pet thats like family is very hard. I lost my lab after 13 years. You have to realize that you did do the right thing and your dog understood. He loved you and knew that what you were doing was to ensure that he didn't suffer. It's tough, but in time it gets a bit easier. It's been 7 years since I lost my lab, Cody. To this day I have a picture of him still hanging in my living room.
Just remember that as long as you remember him, He is never truly gone.
2007-05-28 12:36:04 · answer #5 · answered by seeress_of_hell 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry to hear that!!! As a dog owner I know that us dog lovers get really attached to their dogs. I have a chihuahua and I love her so much. She is still a puppy though. I respect people that have or had old dogs because it means that they were doing something right. Just remember all the great times you had with your dog and at least the dog is not suffering. You did our part but it was time for the dog to go. You are a beautiful pet owner and I respect you very much!
2007-05-28 12:33:24 · answer #6 · answered by inactive 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I really feel for you .
It must of been the worst thing you ever did and YES I believe you did the right thing. ( time will heal)
I have been a dog lover for years , but haven't yet had to put one down . I do have a Laso now that is about 11 and is showing her age ( bad hip joints) and I know sooner or later will come that time to do what you had to do. I just hope that it will go without any guilt
2007-05-28 12:53:57 · answer #7 · answered by do ron,ron 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm extremely sorry you're having to go through this. Your dog was so lucky to have had a spoiled happy home life for so long. I'll keep you in my thoughts, I know nothing I can say will take the pain away.
2007-05-28 12:31:05 · answer #8 · answered by just a mom 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe you did the right thing. I know for certain the dog did not know he was being euthanized he felt no pain from the procedure and he slowly went to sleep. You being there actually made it better for him as he drifted off to sleep and that should comfort you as well as it did him. Peaceful thoughts for you may you find true puppy love again.
2007-05-28 12:31:21 · answer #9 · answered by Peggy C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honey, with that much pain he would have been in, he was probably grateful. You did the right thing, i know its painful, but could you have lived with yourself, letting him go thru a moments more pain. You did the right thing and while you might miss him and feel bad, his spirit has gone to a happy, pain free existence and he will be waiting for you, tail wagging, with the silly grin on his face that only your dog could pull off.
2007-05-28 12:34:37 · answer #10 · answered by Big red 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋