I think it's time to let her go...But how?

[pigfat]

I agree, while losing a pet, specially one like a dog that shows SOOOOOO much affection can be extremely difficult, the right thing to do is to take her and put her to sleep. Put yourself in her situation, whining from hurting, not being able to get comfortable...I'm sure she has lived a great life with you, and that she gave you many great memories and made comforted you when you needed it. Now you need to comfort her and be there with her when she passes away. Shes in so much pain and I know she wants you to be there with her when she goes, so end her pain and let her go. It will be better for the both of you.

[shelliebear]

We have been monitoring her and in touch with the vet, we aren't putting her off, the vet was thinking it was not time to go in the last thread.
We have to go see her again and see what she too thinks of the situation as she is a medical professional and we notice the symptoms--she will know what they mean.
not delaying by any means,
but making 100% sure.

[shelliebear]

and i so, so appreciate everyone's in put, it means so much. i have told my mother and father everything you all have said. thank you so much.

[Kamille Kirkendoll]

I had to fight tears. I, too, am terrified of death, and therefore, would hate to see a beloved pet go that route. We had to put down our pup, Daisy, a few years ago due to an unsuccessful surgery. It was painful, but no animal deserves to suffer.

From the way you described her, she seems to have had a happy life.

You all have my love and positive wishes.

[Kinra]

I'm sorry you have to go through this. The thought of losing my dog breaks my heart, but death inevitable. It sounds like your poor girl is in a lot of pain and it is most likely her time.

I have a friend who refused to put his cat down. She was old, sick and in a lot of pain. She wasn't eating and hardly moved. Her illness eventually progressed to the point where she was deaf and blind. But because he selfishly wanted to keep her alive as long as possible, she died alone in the middle of the night. It's not exactly the same situation, but you have to think about what is best for your pet. Do you want to end their suffering or prolong it until finally their illness and pain get to be too much and they let go?

If there is no chance your dog will get better I hope you can find the strength to let her go peacefully surrounded by the ones she loves.

[DellaF]

So sorry you have to go through this with your dog. I know how it is to loose a beloved animal. I have lost a few in my life time. It hurts so bad to loose them. Sometimes you have to do what is best for them and not think about how your going to feel. Seems like it is your call as to what happens to her.

This may sound a little crazy to you but my family and I went through a similar situation with my father. He was in the hospital for 3 months. He had an aorta anurysm (can't spell it). The surgery didn't turn out well. He suffered for 3 months because we didn't want to let him go. He had so much happen to him. We were waiting for him to say enough is enough but he never would. Deep down we know that he wouldn't have wanted to live long like he was. If we had to do it all over again he would and we would not have let him suffer like he did. What he went through because we didn't want to let go still haunts me 3 years later. I know you probably think well he was human and dogs are dogs. If you are like me your pets are like you kids you would do anything for them.

When they put them to sleep they go so fast. No more suffering.

[Fila]

I waited too long and was not strong enough to put down what I considered to be my only son. I was selfish and he suffered for it. My only real regret in life so far was my inability to let him go peacefully, I was with him, but I think about it often that I did not let him go and I work for a vet. It has been 6 years, and I am still haunted by it and tears are streaming down my face as I type. Maybe it would be the same had we let him go instead of him just passing, I dont know the answer only what it is and how I feel now and I am no kid....

*Fila*

[SlitherinSisters]

Oh my gosh that's so sad We had to put down my first dog when I was 17. She was 13 or 14 years old and had a lot of health problems. She was on meds for Epilepsy and pain, she had water around her heart, arthritis, and lord knows what else. She got so bad that she bit me a couple times when I pet her because she was hurting so bad. I had to carry her home so many times after she would have a seizure while out on a walk and she was a Dalmatian, not a small dog. It was just awful. She was an awesome dog, but we couldn't stand to let her suffer any longer. Even the vet techs were in tears when we put her down because she was such an awesome dog. They agreed it was the best thing to do for her and sent us a sympathy letter saying it was the best thing to do, but it still hurt really bad and I felt like I killed my dog. It wasn't till years later that I realized how lucky our pets are to have the dignity of death rather than sitting around and suffering like we have to when we are beyond repair.

If she can't live a happy pain free life, then it's the best thing

[shelliebear]

We are putting her down sometime this week.
I'm dreading it like...like...i dont even know...

[DooLittle]

That is the worst feeling in your heart and stomach, knowing it is coming. I know how you feel, and I am so very sorry. Just remember, she won't be suffering anymore. If you think you can handle it, be there with her when she goes. It's hard, but nice to be able to say good bye.