My dog had to be put to sleep did it hurt her?

Question

Last night my family had to put our family dog to sleep... shes was a Rott and 14 years old (90 sumthing in dog years, the vet said for a dog her size its rare they live that long) recently she had been having seizures and losing her ability to walk see and she was having trouble breathing... 3 days ago she stopped moving... we were holding out hope they she would pull through but the Vet's said is was just her time to go. yesterday we decided to end her pain and have her put down... she wouldnt even open her eyes ... when we took her to the Vet she was very softly but roughly breathing but wasnt responding. we asked for one final check up and the vet said we were making the right choice in letting her go... when she was given the shot her head came up like she was in pain... and since she hadnt been moving in days i became scared and wondered if it hurt her to go. i cant get the image out of my head. did it hurt her? did we make a mistake? will i ever get over the pain?

Answer 1

I'm so sorry for your loss. But I assure you she didn't feel pain from the euthanasia injection. She probably felt a little relief from her pain since the fluid is actually an anesthetic overdose, and was letting you know that before she was gone. You did the kindest thing for her, and I know how bad that hurts you to have to say goodbye. Know that she is now without the pain and confusion that your kindness in letting her go relieved. I wish "I'm sorry" was enough to make it easier. But let your good memories of her ease your tears into smiles, and be grateful you knew the joy that was your dog. They never are here long enough.

Answer 2

Oh hun, you made the right choice to end her suffering. Getting euthanized doesn't hurt them any more than getting a vaccine would. The stick from the needle may have shocked her a bit but that's it. Just like when you get a shot at the doctor.

I am so sorry for your loss, but just know that having a loving family to care for her all these years she knows she was a very lucky dog. Many dogs are not as lucky.

Take time to grieve and to remember her, time will heal, you will never forget her, but it gets easier to deal with and in a while, once you are over the initial grief you will know that it was the right thing to do.

Answer 3

Rest assure sweetie, your dog did not have pain when she was put down. At the most she felt the needle prick. But in light of the misery she was in before she went it was your best choice. Losing a friend is the hardest thing any of us can do and it is very important that we look at letting our friends go as an unselfish act we can do for them.
As with losing a human friend getting over the pain takes time. The only assurance i can give you is you did what was right for the one that you loved.
Give yourself time and know that she is up in heaven playing and running through fields with out any pain!
Blessings!!
T

Answer 4

oh boy, honey i'm so sorry that you had to put your baby to sleep. no she did not feel a thing, this i promise. if she was having a hard time breathing, walking, etc... your family and vet made the right choice. i know how hard it is to get an image out of your head. the pain you feel will eventually go away but in your time, no one else's. letting go is one of the hardest things us humans have to do. i am not going to tell you to rush out and get a new puppy, but i will tell you, to remember her. remember all the fun you guys had, the stuff she chewed up, the things she got into, the funny things she did that made you laugh. just remember that she loved you unconditionally, and you did the right thing. take care sweetie.

Answer 5

Letting our pets go is one of the toughest decisions we pet owners face. I know personally there is a lot of questioning did I do the right thing before and after the fact. Alot of maybe if's and so on.

In time you will learn to deal with it, it gets easier but never truly goes away.

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Some people may say "It was only a dog, just go get another one." Those are the people who have never truly had a bond with pet in my opinion. They are friends, they become part of the family, and there is a huge bond there. Also don't rush out and get another dog right away. Wait until you know you are ready. You'll know. A new dog will never replace your friend. But they can fill part of the void, and you'll develop a special bond with that pet too.

Answer 6

awww sweetie its ok..i'm sorry i know how it feels, i lost my first dog when i was 13 years old, and i wasn't even there for it..most likely its just like when you or I get a shot..it pinches a little bit but doesn't hurt after that..its probably a little unsettling to the dog, cuz they probably loose feeling, but she went to a better place..just think of all the happy years you had with her and know that with all the pain she was in at the end you did the right thing..no one should be in that much pain..maybe if you have pictures around of her you can make a scrap book of her to remember her and talk about her. sorry for your loss..

Answer 7

no you did the right thing.
to watch a animal that you love die slowly at home is tourchure for you and will leave more mental scaring than saying a quick good bye.
time will make the event less fresh but you will always love and miss the pochie.

she was just probably seeing the doogie angles comming for her, thats why whe raised her head up

the shot she got set her free to run again with the pack in heaven.

lots of love i feel for ya

Answer 8

She reacted a bit to the shot but as she went to sleep she did not feel any pain. No more than when you go to sleep. Vets are very compassionate people. They know their stuff. Bless You I have ben thru this twice. You will heal Darlin'

Answer 9

honey, you did the right thing. letting go of a pet is never easy (had to do the same thing a few weeks ago). when they give the injection, sometimes pets will react to the initial stick of the needle and since they are giving her an overdose of an anesthetic sometimes it can make them feel funny, but it is certainly not painful. euthanasia is really one of the most peaceful things you can witness, she was not hurting and you did the right thing by humanely letting her go.

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Answer 10

well from what it sounded in yer description i think she was in more pain with jus living her life the way it was trying to get throo the die even tho she was in pain, yes maybe the shot may have hurt but at least shes in a better place now and gotten out of her pain that she lived thoo