Just had to put our dog to sleep.

[Sluggo]

Had to go this morning and put our dog to sleep. He was 13 years old, we had him ever since we were married. My wife is almost inconsolable, our other dog is still wandering around looking for him.

Standing there while the vet gave him his shot was really difficult, you just stand there feeling stupid unalbe to really do anything.

This just sucks.

 

[conjur]

Sorry to hear.

My cat just turned 7 today (we 'gave' her my daughter's birthday since it's pretty close). Started thinking she's past 1/2 way at least.

 

[NogginBoink]

I'm very sorry to hear that.

Every time I visit my parents, I know that our dog will have to be there soon. He can't even stand up from a lying position any more. He too is 13 years old.

 

[Kalvin00]

Sorry to hear that.

Had to put our 15 year old dog down about a month ago.

 

[biffbacon]

again, i am very sorry to hear that. i look at my dog like a family member...
best wishes to you my friend

 

[Adul]

 

[montanafan]

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. It's terrible to lose a beloved pet, but I'm sure you gave him a lot of love and security for those 13 years. Just keep that in mind.

 

[Monel Funkawitz]

 

[fastz28]

My golden is also 13. Thank God he is healthy, just not as active as before, sleeps a lot.

Don't know why you had to do it, but your dog is in a good place. Be happy for him.

 

[Zipp]

Unfortunately,I had to do the same thing to our family pet. It was a very hard thing to do but she was very old and in real bad shape...I know,it really does suck.

 

[Vonkhan]

:brokenheart:

 

[Entity]

Terribly sorry. That's a tough thing to do (I've had to do it twice, the other time our dog just died ). I can't imagine having to do it again, though I know I will (our pup is 2 right now).



Rob

 

[Zedtom]

My heart goes out to you and your wife, Sluggo. We had to put our dog down a year and a half ago. He was an Australian shepherd/Border collie mix and was 13 years old.

It was a very dignified procedure. The vet spread out a blanket on the floor of a private room in the clinic. She then lifted our dog off of the table and set him on the blanket. She allowed us to spend some private moments together, telling us to take as long as we wanted to to say our goodbyes. She then came in and did the procedure while we crouched on the floor and held our pet. I can only hope that when I go, I have as much love and respect around me.

 

[mcveigh]

I'm sorry to hear that. Putting your pet to sleep is one of the ahrdest thigns anyone can go through

 

[Kenazo]

I'm sorry.

 

[Isla]

Sluggo, you are going to really need to watch your other dog for the next few days. There is a very real grieving process he or she will go through, so you will need to watch carefully.

The most common reactions are not eating, hiding, and lethargy. Give your other pooch as much extra time and love that you can in the coming week or so.

 

[Sluggo]

Originally posted by: fastz28


My golden is also 13. Thank God he is healthy, just not as active as before, sleeps a lot.

Don't know why you had to do it, but your dog is in a good place. Be happy for him.

Well the dog had pretty bad hip dysplaysia and arthritis from that. Summer was always pretty hard on him due to his long coat. The vet thinks maybe he had a heatstroke yesterday. The vet also thinks the dog might have had cancer the past year or so, and finally succumbed to that.

I thought he would die at home last night, he made it through the night, but was in pretty bad shape this morning.

 

[Sluggo]

Originally posted by: Isla
Sluggo, you are going to really need to watch your other dog for the next few days. There is a very real grieving process he or she will go through, so you will need to watch carefully.

The most common reactions are not eating, hiding, and lethargy. Give your other pooch as much extra time and love that you can in the coming week or so.

We are very concerned about that. The other dog has had the Husky around all of his life, and we arent sure how he is going to be.



I have heard that you need to take the dead dog home and let the other dog sniff him or something so he will know the dog is dead, instead of never knowing what happened tohim.

Anyone know anything about that?

 

[Isla]

Originally posted by: Sluggo

Originally posted by: Isla
Sluggo, you are going to really need to watch your other dog for the next few days. There is a very real grieving process he or she will go through, so you will need to watch carefully.

The most common reactions are not eating, hiding, and lethargy. Give your other pooch as much extra time and love that you can in the coming week or so.

We are very concerned about that. The other dog has had the Husky around all of his life, and we arent sure how he is going to be.



I have heard that you need to take the dead dog home and let the other dog sniff him or something so he will know the dog is dead, instead of never knowing what happened tohim.

Anyone know anything about that?

Well, you don't have to do that but it can be helpful. I've always buried my pets in my yard so the surviving pets pretty much know where their old friend is. But not everyone can do that, so don't feel bad if you can't.

Generally, as long as you try to just be with your other dog as much as possible, that should help.

My condolences to all of you.