euthinze my dog?

Question

he is asbout 12 yrs old and has many health problems. from cataracts ,allergies , skin conditions, diabetes, now he is loosing urinary control. my vet suspects khroan diseeses i don't know what to do

Answer 1

If your dog is not comfortable and happy, euthanization is a kindness for him. We got a diagnosis of cancer on our 13 yr old basset hound last summer. He was given a few days to live. He lived another 6 weeks because as long as he got up to eat, wagged his tail and wanted to be with us, I took this to mean he still wanted to go on. The day he couldn't get out of his bed, couldn't stand up on his own, and refsued every food offered, etc.., I knew he was counting on us to give him the gift of release, and so we did.

On the other hand, we had an 11 yr old basset who had no medical issues at all (other than a touch of arthritis) who suddenly went paralyzed in his back legs. People told me to put him down, but I couldn't jusitify this as his heart, liver, kidneys, etc.. were just fine. (People had said to do it because I was alone with three little kids, 3 dogs, a cat, and pregnant with my 4th baby when my husband was deployed to Afghanistan.) I opted to just make sure Rusty was not in pain and after 4 months he regained the ability to walk and lived another 4 1/2 years.

If your dog's quality of life is affected and he is in pain, not happy, etc., I would opt to love him enough to end his suffering. He has been your good and faithful servant for all these years and he is counting on you to help him in his time of need.

Answer 2

Only you can answer that question!

You are asking for permission. Again only you can answer that question!

A chiropractor help my girl with leaking problems. After a few treatments I never seen her leak again unless there was something wrong like an infection.

I will tell you my story now!

I didn't think I could ever do it but yesterday I put my girl down. I hope that she is now running in fields of dreams. She loved to run like a bullet full speed until she got tired then would run up to our feet and just drop.

I am heart broken but I know it was the right thing even thou she was still a happy dog. Our girl was not well, she could not walk on her own without a harness and this week we were told she had Diabetes. We just could not go forward with more tests and more meds to keep her alive.

A vet told me not long ago - A dogs aim is to please, no matter what they will try to be happy and entertain the people they love. So knowing when they are ill is so very hard as they will not show it.

I wish you peace going forward.

Answer 3

I have an Airedale Terrier, a German Shepherd/Chow mix, and an Australian Cattle Dog/Border Collie mix. What kind of dogs do I wish I could have...Besides Airedales, probably some sort of Setter or Pointer, a Giant Schnauzer, a Boxer, a Belgian Sheepdog, a Collie and an Irish, Lakeland, Scottish, Wheaten, Welsh, and Wire Fox Terriers The coolest thing my dog does is peel boiled eggs. The funniest thing he does is he sits in a wheelbarrow and lets you push him around everywhere.

Answer 4

Hardest decisions I've ever had to make (3 times in 2 years). Take a good (if possible, objective) look at your dog. Is his quality of life what you would want for him? If not, and medical treatment won't help to bring it back, you need to do what's in the best interest of the dog. You will grieve and probably feel guilty; but really, is the dog suffering needlessly? best wishes.

Answer 5

You will know when it's time-gosh that sounds so crazy when I say that, but it's true. I lost my dog 6 months ago from cancer, and the time did show itself. If he's not in pain and still has reactions to stimuli like toys it's not time. They make doggie depends too. Did they check for a kidney, bladder infection? Let me know if I can help. Good luck to you and you furbaby.

Answer 6

dogs do not have chron's disease. they can however have inflammatory bowel disease which can be treated with a hypoallergenic diet. sometimes these pets need a course of steroids to get rid of the inflammation, but ibd is not a death sentence. the allergies and skin issues can usually be helped by a hypoallergenic diet as well.

talk to your vet about options, questions and concerns.

Answer 7

This may help you to decide


PUT ME TO REST

Time to let me go my friend,
Because my life no-one can mend,
Its better to let me go this way,
Than watch me suffer night and day.

I'm happy to go, my time has come,
My quality of life is no longer fun,
Ive been so ill, so its not a bad thing,
To let me go forever resting.

Stay with me till I drift away,
Fast asleep forever I pray,
To relieve me from suffering and pain,
What more can I ask from my best friend.

Don't be sad, I'll be free from pain,
Never to be ill ever again,
I know you'll miss me being there,
But all the memories you have to share.

Thankyou for being my best friend,
And all my needs that you did tend,
Try not to be sad, try not to cry,
Now's the time to say GOODBYE

Answer 8

If he's in pain its not fair to him that you keep him alive. I know what you're going through my lab is 13, and she's starting to deteriorate. She doesn't seem in pain though so hopefully it'll be awhile. But if she was it wouldn't be a question for me I don't want her to suffer one bit I would put her down even though I would miss her so much.

Answer 9

Please bring him to an animal acupuncturist. With acupuncture and herbs many of these problems can be controlled and/or resolved and your dog will have a great quality of life for a long time.

Kim at: http://www.peaceful-organic-planet.com/holistic-pet-health.html

Answer 10

It's hard to do it but no one has the right to blame you. Have a puppy it is good for you and for your conscience.