My dog maybe put down?

Question

My family may put my dog down, he is not doing well. Any advice for me to know?

Answer 1

I would not put him to sleep if there is not anything seriously wrong with him and if he's not suffering. What are your family's reasons for possibly putting him down?

Answer 2

No advice. Just wanting to say I am sorry.

I was at the vet today considering and discussing the same thing. I have a small 4lb biter. She bit my oldest son the other night and didn't want to let go. (he's 27) If she were 104lb dog there would be no question, but since she is four pounds I am unsure of the decision. My vet thinks it is a very good idea to euthanize her. I am sorry you are going through the same thing even though it is for a different reason.

Answer 3

being there when it happens is probably the best thing u can do. u wouldnt want the last thing he sees is a vet sticking a needle in his leg. trust me i wasnt there when my cat got put to sleep and i regret it to this day. dont make the same mistake i did. u will feel terrible. u will probably cry for a while. and paying attention to any other animals u have wont feel right. but trust me some day it will get better. someday u will get a sign from him and he will tell u that it is ok to get a new dog. not replace him. but let another dog take up the emptyness in ur heart. u will never forget him. he will always be with u. that is what u have to remember

Answer 4

I'm so sorry! Make sure that your family trusts your vet. Possibly get a second opinion because this is a tough decision. Being informed is always the best way to go. It is very difficult to lose a pet. We just put ours to sleep on September 5 and I still burst into tears throughout the day. We got three opinions about her condition as she worsened and they all said her time would be soon naturally and it would be better if she didn't suffer. That is why we do it. To keep them from suffering. Always remember that. The best thing you can do for yours is to be with him. It is all he wants, to have you there to go through all the stages of his life with him. It happens very quickly and it is very peaceful.
If you do have to put him down, do something as a memorial to him. Have your family make a donation to a local animal shelter in his name, even one bag of food helps them out. This is what we did with our 9 year old daughter. We took her to the shelter and let her make a small donation in memory of our beloved doggie. She is Catholic so we also let her light a candle in church. It is helping her deal with the loss.

Answer 5

I never leave mine alone at the vet to be put down; I usually hold them in my arms and speak comfortingly to them. But if you are going to be nervous, you will communicate it to the dog; it might be better to leave him with the vet then. Sometimes it goes really well, with the dog just going to sleep, but sometimes the dog may cough and sometimes there is a wheezing sound after they are dead. Some vets incinerate the body and some dump it in the county landfill. I always bury mine at home. Is that what you wanted to know? You are doing the right thing, and good luck.

Answer 6

We had to have our dog put to sleep in June.... and it was the hardest thing I have ever had to do... Our Ally had cancer and she was in pain. It was definately the right thing to do, even though it hurt us so bad.

We had the option to say good bye in the exam room or go into the room with her while she was put to sleep. At first I did not want to go with her, but the thought of her being alone with someone else in her final moments just didnt seem right. I think back and I am SO glad I stayed with her until the end. I would have regrets if I didnt.

I cried for a long time and I still do, but I tell myself she is in a better place.... Out of pain and happy....That is what you have to realize too.... It will be hard but hang in there....

Answer 7

we had to put ours down Feb 16th she was one of the thousands of victims to the tainted pet food recall in March.
You will have to adjust to not having your dog around, it will be very difficult. If your family allows it, it would be wise to shop around for another dog ONLY because the void will be so great that it is almost unbearable. We could not cope, the next day our hearts hurt so bad from the emptiness and missing her so much, the normalcy was gone because she was no longer here that we looked around. You will know what one is right for you if you decide to get another- don't just accept any pup just because they are cute, they have to bond with you almost immediately, snuggle up to you. Otherwise, you will only compare the pup to your dog and feel like you made a mistake.
Some people wait some time, over a year or more to get another dog, but for us we just had no choice. Without this pup who is now 7 months old, I don't know if we would be doing as well as we are now. He was our mender- he will never replace her but he takes the emptiness away.
Many hugs to you, it very difficult to say goodbye and you will cry, but you know you have to do what is best for them and if they cannot live a productive life, exist rather than live, then you know you are doing the right thing by him/her.
I have no regrets of putting our dog down, I have regrets to China and for giving our dog pre-packaged food. I should have cooked for her like I now cook for our pup- if I had only known.

Answer 8

I am so sorry.

Just know that if it is his time it is the kind thing to do.

It is very peaceful.The dog is given a sedative, then a shot (slowly) so he relaxes and falls unconscious. There is no pain or drama. It is far harder fro the human in the room than for the dog.

It is helpful for both of you if you talk to him in a soft and loving voice while this is going on so his last minutes are pleasant.

Answer 9

If the dog is ill, and in pain, and there is no hope for recovery, the humane thing to do is to euthanize the animal. I can't tell you how it's done, but I do know they'll let you stay with your pet until the very last minute. And he won't feel a thing.

TX Mom
Not an expert

Answer 10

What is wrong with him? If he has not had a vet evaluation, that should be the first place you start before making the decision to put him down. It may be something that is easily cured.