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re: When is it time to put your dog down?
Posted on 4/11/21 at 9:57 pm to EST
Posted on 4/11/21 at 9:57 pm to EST
I've always gone with if they are suffering and if there is no chance that suffering can be cured or get better. Old age comes with the territory of having an old dog, and dealing with old dog issues is part of it. As long as he is getting around, eating, using the bathroom and hasn't been diagnosed with anything terminal that is causing him pain, roll on. He's earned the keep.
Our last dog was a chihuahua who lived to 18. He had cataracts, but wasn't all the way blind. He could see well enough to know where he was going. The boy claimed he couldn't hear, but if a car door slammed he'd jump up. He just liked to ignore us. He had some arthritis which we gave him meds for over the last couple years. He died naturally on the way to the vet after what we believe was a stroke. Even after the stroke, he was still trying to get around, even ate and drank a little, but he'd lose muscle control and splay out on the floor and lose control of his bladder. First thing the next morning I loaded him up to go to the vet. He died on the way. He always hated the vet and I believe he wasn't going to give her the chance to put him down. He died on his terms and in no real pain it seemed. I still miss him.
Our last dog was a chihuahua who lived to 18. He had cataracts, but wasn't all the way blind. He could see well enough to know where he was going. The boy claimed he couldn't hear, but if a car door slammed he'd jump up. He just liked to ignore us. He had some arthritis which we gave him meds for over the last couple years. He died naturally on the way to the vet after what we believe was a stroke. Even after the stroke, he was still trying to get around, even ate and drank a little, but he'd lose muscle control and splay out on the floor and lose control of his bladder. First thing the next morning I loaded him up to go to the vet. He died on the way. He always hated the vet and I believe he wasn't going to give her the chance to put him down. He died on his terms and in no real pain it seemed. I still miss him.
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Posted on 4/11/21 at 9:58 pm to EST
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My dog is 12, has diabetes, is blind, and hard of hearing. His diabetes is controlled with insulin injections. He eats well, gets around the house on his own, and still enjoys his walks.
Some in my family think we should put him down because they think he is suffering because he can't do what he used to (play, see, hear well, chew bones).
This is a tough call. We ended up putting down my first dog when she couldn't walk more than 200 feet without breaking down multiple times because it was obvious she hated her life at that point. As long as the dog still finds enjoyment and can get around, I don't think it's time.
Posted on 4/11/21 at 9:59 pm to EST
If he’s eating and enjoying his walks and his tail is up most of the time there’s no way you put him down.
Also get him some painkillers if you think he’s uncomfortable - my dog Sir Winston is so happy on painkillers and he was really in some discomfort before
Also get him some painkillers if you think he’s uncomfortable - my dog Sir Winston is so happy on painkillers and he was really in some discomfort before
Posted on 4/11/21 at 10:01 pm to EST
My 4 year old pup got GI lymphoma over night and died within a week, only 3 weeks ago. It’s been a rough month. But one thing I can tell you. She told me when it was time. I came home from work and saw her laying in the bed and wouldn’t get up when I got home. I approached her, she let out a loooong sigh and I knew it her telling me it was time.
You’ll know when it’s time. If you’re second guessing yourself now, it’s not the right time. Your pup will tell you when it’s time to go.
You’ll know when it’s time. If you’re second guessing yourself now, it’s not the right time. Your pup will tell you when it’s time to go.
Posted on 4/11/21 at 10:04 pm to A Menace to Sobriety
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If it's still eating well, walking well, playing well, and genuinely looks happy, then I would do nothing. Trust me most people know when it's time, and I'm sure you do too. Sounds like he still has life in him.
We’ve gone 6 months too long on our last dogs and it was tough on my wife and I. I carried my last two Great Danes around with a towel under their arse to help them walk. One was 13.5 when we put him down and the other was almost 12. It was a year straight I dealt with it because once we put one down the other started having mobility issues.
Posted on 4/11/21 at 10:06 pm to EST
Mine stopped eating and was having a hard time breathing. Took her to the vet. She ate a large rock, had an enlarged heart, and a tumor was pushing up against her lungs. You’ll know when it’s time. It usually begins when they stop eating.
Posted on 4/11/21 at 10:09 pm to Rize
Wow. 13.5 and 12 are ancient for Great Danes. That’s incredible.
Posted on 4/11/21 at 10:10 pm to EST
8:15 AM.
I let mine know every morning that he's a huge disappointment to me and the rest of the family.
I let mine know every morning that he's a huge disappointment to me and the rest of the family.
Posted on 4/11/21 at 10:11 pm to EST
Actually putting my 16 year old Dachshund down in the morning. Poor guy is so weak, he can not stand up on his own. We are having to hold him up to eat, drink water. He had a good run, but still not easy.
This post was edited on 4/11/21 at 10:13 pm
Posted on 4/11/21 at 10:17 pm to EST
Our Maltese will be 17 this summer and he is now deaf and has extremely poor eyesight. Basically smells his way around. Has congestive heart failure for 2 years now and is on 3 medicines for it. Cant control his bladder so he sometimes wears a diaper. As long as he eats, sleeps and gets around and doesn’t appear to be suffering I’ll keep him alive. Other Maltese had cancer and began having breathing issues so we put her to sleep.
Posted on 4/11/21 at 10:17 pm to EST
You’re right. Man if it’s a good dog I would do everything to keep it alive until his life was more pain/suffering than enjoyment tbh.
At that point I would want him to go ahead and pass on. Don’t delay if he’s in pain.
At that point I would want him to go ahead and pass on. Don’t delay if he’s in pain.
Posted on 4/11/21 at 10:19 pm to EST
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Some in my family think we should put him down because they think he is suffering because he can't do what he used to (play, see, hear well, chew bones).
Ask if it’s ok to grandma or grandpa down for the same reasons.
Posted on 4/11/21 at 10:38 pm to Solo Cam
Tough decision. I think you know when it’s time
Our Golden couldn’t get up on her own. Once up she would eat, walk outside. It was obvious moving around was painful and not being able to raise herself up was frustrating for her. Misery in her eyes. That’s when we put her down. Hardest thing I ever did. Sweet, sweet girl.
Our Golden couldn’t get up on her own. Once up she would eat, walk outside. It was obvious moving around was painful and not being able to raise herself up was frustrating for her. Misery in her eyes. That’s when we put her down. Hardest thing I ever did. Sweet, sweet girl.
Posted on 4/11/21 at 10:49 pm to EST
Mine is almost 14. Had fatty tumors and whines a little at night. But it's hard to tell if it's for attention because she's alone downstairs or in pain. She still runs after squirrels but can't really walk more than a block without taking a break.
I don't want to have to ever make this decision but know it's not far away.
I don't want to have to ever make this decision but know it's not far away.
Posted on 4/11/21 at 11:12 pm to EST
I just put a nine year old female Golden down. I researched the topic. And our vet said we would know when it was time. You should do what's best for your dog and not for you. She had a tumor on her heart. Medication assisted the heart to more efficient pumping and with a severe arrhythmia. But every so often she would bleed into the pericardium. One day after taking her to the vet where she seemed OK, she crashed and could hardly move. As painful as that was for us and likely her, it was time and we knew it.
From what you describe, I think you have more time.
From what you describe, I think you have more time.
Posted on 4/11/21 at 11:14 pm to EST
quote:Not time. Although if your family disagrees with you, I wonder if there is something you are not telling us. Not accusing - just asking, we are all have situations when we put on our blinders, even if subconciously.
He eats well, gets around the house on his own, and still enjoys his walks.
Posted on 4/12/21 at 12:06 am to EST
Ask your vet.
Posted on 4/12/21 at 12:58 am to EST
I did it this morning.
Woke up to find where he’d crapped on the rug, I told him he is a loser who will never amount to anything.
Woke up to find where he’d crapped on the rug, I told him he is a loser who will never amount to anything.
Posted on 4/12/21 at 5:24 am to EST
You'll get to a point where you know it's time. If he is still enjoying his walks and getting around fine it doesn't sound like it's time.
Posted on 4/12/21 at 5:32 am to EST
If he's eating well, seems to be enjoying his walks, he sounds good for now.
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