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When it's time say goodbye to your little buddy..
Posted on 3/5/26 at 7:33 am
Posted on 3/5/26 at 7:33 am
Our little beagle, Charlie, is 15 and a half. He hasn't been doing good for a while.
He's had IVDD for a long time now. Started out walking wobbly.. to falling down all the time not being able to keep his balance walking.. and has now progressed to his hind leg muscles are completely gone and he can't even stand by himself. When I try to hold him up to eat or drink, he just tries to lay back down. The last couple of days he can only lay on his right side and he can't get up to eat, drink or go to the bathroom.
He's been this bad condition before, but after a day or two of rest he gets better and can walk again. I don't think he's going to get better this time.
Charlie also has dementia. He wonders non-stop in the house and backyard even with his IVDD. He tires himself out so bad, we have to put him in his cage inside to make him rest and sleep. Sometimes his eyes are as blank as anything looking at you. He has all the symptoms.
He's deaf and half blind on top of it all...
We've kept him in his crate all night last night to see if rest would help. Doesn't seem to be helping this time. He's not getting better. He's laying on the floor downstairs right now just staring off into the kitchen. Still can't get up by himself or stay standing up when I help him up.
I think I just want somebody to say, yeah it's time, man.
Edit:
Thanks for all the posts, guys. It certainly helps. I saw some people posting about Lap of Love home service. I'm in NC and found some in-home options. I want Charlie to be home with us when we say goodbye.
Update:
Charlie's gone. He peacefully went to sleep around 4:00 today.
I called the two local in-home services but they couldn't schedule it before Monday. This couldn't wait til Monday.
The Kernersville Veterinary Hospital was able to do this for us today, and they were extremely nice and caring with us and Charlie. They had a nice thick velvet blanket on the table when we got there and treats.. and the tissues ready.
We buried Charlie in our backyard.
I wanted to thank you all for your kind posts. It really did help a lot. A few of you mentioned you are in the same spot with your pets. I hope the best for you and your little ones.
He's had IVDD for a long time now. Started out walking wobbly.. to falling down all the time not being able to keep his balance walking.. and has now progressed to his hind leg muscles are completely gone and he can't even stand by himself. When I try to hold him up to eat or drink, he just tries to lay back down. The last couple of days he can only lay on his right side and he can't get up to eat, drink or go to the bathroom.
He's been this bad condition before, but after a day or two of rest he gets better and can walk again. I don't think he's going to get better this time.
Charlie also has dementia. He wonders non-stop in the house and backyard even with his IVDD. He tires himself out so bad, we have to put him in his cage inside to make him rest and sleep. Sometimes his eyes are as blank as anything looking at you. He has all the symptoms.
He's deaf and half blind on top of it all...
We've kept him in his crate all night last night to see if rest would help. Doesn't seem to be helping this time. He's not getting better. He's laying on the floor downstairs right now just staring off into the kitchen. Still can't get up by himself or stay standing up when I help him up.
I think I just want somebody to say, yeah it's time, man.
Edit:
Thanks for all the posts, guys. It certainly helps. I saw some people posting about Lap of Love home service. I'm in NC and found some in-home options. I want Charlie to be home with us when we say goodbye.
Update:
Charlie's gone. He peacefully went to sleep around 4:00 today.
I called the two local in-home services but they couldn't schedule it before Monday. This couldn't wait til Monday.
The Kernersville Veterinary Hospital was able to do this for us today, and they were extremely nice and caring with us and Charlie. They had a nice thick velvet blanket on the table when we got there and treats.. and the tissues ready.
We buried Charlie in our backyard.
I wanted to thank you all for your kind posts. It really did help a lot. A few of you mentioned you are in the same spot with your pets. I hope the best for you and your little ones.
This post was edited on 3/5/26 at 8:49 pm
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Posted on 3/5/26 at 7:35 am to i am dan
If you're asking, you probably already know.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
Posted on 3/5/26 at 7:35 am to i am dan
It's time bud. He helped you through life. Time for you to help him to the clearing at the end. Put him at peace
Posted on 3/5/26 at 7:36 am to i am dan
Lost my beagle about 5 years ago, still think about her every day. We always hang on to them too long but no one is good at letting someone go.
Posted on 3/5/26 at 7:37 am to i am dan
We recently just went through the same thing with our 16yo morkie. Same exact behaviors. It was a difficult decision but we were holding on to him for our own benefit. As hard as it was to do, it was such a relief to see him finally at peace.
Posted on 3/5/26 at 7:39 am to i am dan
Had a beagle mix growing up. I’ll never forget that day when it was time for me and dad to take it off in the woods with the 12 gauge for its last trip. I’m dreading the day that comes for my current buddy.
Posted on 3/5/26 at 7:41 am to i am dan
I lost my Chiweenie Rocky a few months back after him being by my side every where I went for 13 years.
People said I cried more when he died than I did when my mother died (which is terrible to admit).
He had Cushing's, it was a terrible way to go but he died at home right next to me.
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People said I cried more when he died than I did when my mother died (which is terrible to admit).
He had Cushing's, it was a terrible way to go but he died at home right next to me.
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Posted on 3/5/26 at 7:42 am to i am dan
If you're wondering if it is time, then it is probably time. Even if he does get a little better what will his quality of life be like with the other symptoms you listed? It is the hardest things we have to do as dog owners but it isn't about what is best for us, it's what is best for your pup.
This post was edited on 3/5/26 at 7:44 am
Posted on 3/5/26 at 7:44 am to i am dan
Yeah it's time, man.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
Posted on 3/5/26 at 7:45 am to i am dan
Call lap of love best thing you can do for your best friend
Posted on 3/5/26 at 7:46 am to i am dan
Had to do the same thing with our oldest French Bulldog in November. Just couldn’t walk on hind legs anymore . What a dog he was . Vet finally agreed it was time ( she won’t put one down just bc you want to ) . Hate this for anybody but I know you had some great times with him… we don’t deserve good dogs
Posted on 3/5/26 at 7:47 am to i am dan
That pup has lived an amazing life. That’s all I can ensure you. I know where you’re at…
Posted on 3/5/26 at 7:49 am to i am dan
It does sound like time. If his bad days out number his good days, he is likely suffering in silence as dogs are the most loving creatures G-d ever created.
But, I would discuss it with your vet. They are really good in times like this.
You’ll know what to do.
He’ll always be with you in your heart. I have one approaching this very issue.
I had a dog in college I loved. He died in 1976. I still think of him and miss him, and I’m going to worse when my current one is gone.
But, I would discuss it with your vet. They are really good in times like this.
You’ll know what to do.
He’ll always be with you in your heart. I have one approaching this very issue.
I had a dog in college I loved. He died in 1976. I still think of him and miss him, and I’m going to worse when my current one is gone.
Posted on 3/5/26 at 7:49 am to i am dan
quote:
I think I just want somebody to say, yeah it's time, man.
I had someone once say it like this and suddenly, the decision became more clear.
"He'll fight every day to stay alive just to make you happy regardless of how much pain and misery he is in. It's up to you do the same for him."
Posted on 3/5/26 at 7:50 am to i am dan
quote:
I think I just want somebody to say, yeah it's time, man.
Letting go of a cherished pet is hard but the best thing you can do is put them out of their misery. You have to realize that it's the humane thing to do. It's easy to be selfish in this time and try to hold on to them as long as possible. It's time.
This post was edited on 3/5/26 at 7:53 am
Posted on 3/5/26 at 8:01 am to i am dan
quote:
Still can't get up by himself or stay standing up when I help him up.
That would be my sign that it’s time. When our oldest cat Pierre was sick with cancer, he got to where he wasn’t moving or eating much. You could tell there was pain. That’s when we knew. Gotta ask yourself the question of are you keeping him around for himself or for you?
We paid a little more when he needed to be put down for someone to come to the house so he wouldn’t have to go into the vet (he hated the vet office). If you have the ability and means, I highly recommend.
This post was edited on 3/5/26 at 8:03 am
Posted on 3/5/26 at 8:05 am to Cracker
quote:
Call lap of love best thing you can do for your best friend
Agreed. I used them a few years back on our husky. Amazing service and the only way we will handle that process in the future.
Posted on 3/5/26 at 8:07 am to i am dan
I would also discuss with a Vet before making a final decision, just in case there is some treatment, but when they can no longer care for themselves, it's probably time. Dogs are awesome.
Posted on 3/5/26 at 8:07 am to i am dan
Im sorry, it's time. We waited too long with our GSH and I regret it now. Don't do that. It's horrible for us but a relief for them.
Posted on 3/5/26 at 8:07 am to BluegrassBelle
we're in a similar situation.
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