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Post by brindlerainbow on Jan 28, 2012 11:45:36 GMT
Sorry you have a horrid decision to make however you must stay with him at the end, you owe him that for being your faithful companion for 14 years. I would also suggest getting the vet to come to your house to do it so the dog is in familiar surroundings. I have always had mine PTS at home with me holding them in my arms and talking to them. I like to know that the last thing they ever heard was my voice. It isn't at all traumatic to watch, the vet will just inject him and he will slowly go to sleep it takes less than 2 minutes. He will tell you when he is ready to go but I always say better a day too soon than a day too late. If he is weeing in the house he will be upset about this if he has always been a clean dog in the house.I would do it sooner rather than later, leaving it a few more weeks isn't doing you or the dog any good. I really feel for you  |
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Post by daviesbaby20 on Jan 28, 2012 11:46:16 GMT
Sending thoughts and hugs your way this is a very difficult decision to have to make and only a decision you can make for yourself youre very brave as this is one of the last acts of kindness we can extend to our beloved pets, i went with my dad when we guided our alsation over rainbow bridge im glad i went though as heartbreaking as it was x
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Post by leevale on Jan 28, 2012 11:55:54 GMT
I had my beloved, favourite JR put to sleep last July, but when the time came there was no other decision to be made really and I held her at the vets.
I really feel for you, it is a terrible decision to have to make. I think you have to decide when the quality of life they have has got too poor for it to be fair to keep them alive, and just because you CAN keep them going with drugs, that isn't always the best thing for them.
Remember, your dog won't know what is happening. You will know when the time is right. <<<hugs>>>
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Post by viking on Jan 28, 2012 12:25:00 GMT
Ask your vet for a home visit, and then your much loved dog will comfortable in home surroundings. I would advise sooner rather than later, because left too long the veins can start shutting down. A peaceful farewell, with the sound of your voice being the last thing he remembers.
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Post by fanfarefan on Jan 28, 2012 12:25:09 GMT
it is always an awful decision to make , we have lost 3 dogs a cat and a horse in the last four years , and i have held all of them to the last ,its not easy and beleive me i have felt like the executioner every time , but afterwards ive come away knowing that i have done the right thing and also that i was with them ,they dont know whats happening ,and i hate to sound harsh , but when you take an animal on it is your responsibility to see them out to the very last , and whilst your son and friend have said they will help out , is that really fair , to save your feelings , yes ive gone into the vets crying and ive come out crying ,so im sure you will its only natural but who would you rather your dog was with at the end  best of luck sx |
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Post by B_31 on Jan 28, 2012 17:38:42 GMT
Sorry you have a horrid decision to make however you must stay with him at the end, you owe him that for being your faithful companion for 14 years. I would also suggest getting the vet to come to your house to do it so the dog is in familiar surroundings. I have always had mine PTS at home with me holding them in my arms and talking to them. I like to know that the last thing they ever heard was my voice. It isn't at all traumatic to watch, the vet will just inject him and he will slowly go to sleep it takes less than 2 minutes. He will tell you when he is ready to go but I always say better a day too soon than a day too late. If he is weeing in the house he will be upset about this if he has always been a clean dog in the house.I would do it sooner rather than later, leaving it a few more weeks isn't doing you or the dog any good. I really feel for you this ^ from what you have described a day too soon is better than too late. Sounds like your dog has had enough  I was there at the end for my dogs and my horse - they went peacefully, my dogs in my arms - my horse watching eyes glued to me You owe it to your dog to be there for them |
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Post by 09rebel99 on Jan 28, 2012 17:56:35 GMT
My oh lost his dog in september. I say his as we've only been together for 3 years and she was 13 even though I loved her like she was mine. He had arranged a home visit and was dreading being with her as he had never seen anything pts before. Unfortunately for her and him we left it to late and she started hemmoraging (sorry don't know how to spell) the night before the vet was due to come and he had to take her in asap and I was at work so didn't even get to say goodbye but he had to go there and then! He wouldn't have had it any other way with him being there with her. He said she was ready and just snuggled in to him and went to sleep! He was devastated but you may not forgive yourself if you are not there at the end!
Very hard decision and I really feel for you! Sending hugs xx
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Post by fanfarefan on Jan 28, 2012 19:15:38 GMT
you could always ask your vet for a pre sedative for your dog so he wont even know that the vet is at your house , this is never an easy situation to be in , but we all know that at some stage it will be in evitable , and very sa das it is hopefully we can all say that we have given our animals the best of everything and that they have wanted for nothing,and you will at some stage be able to do that again for another dog, who will never replace your dog but will be different stage in your life sx
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Post by sarahp on Jan 28, 2012 20:15:35 GMT
I now have them pts at the vet's but in the back of my car, so familiar territory for them, and doesn't cost a home visit. It started with our first collie who hated the vet's with a passion, I could never have had her done inside, and found it worked well for dog and vet so carried on with it. Vets have always been fine with it.
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Post by viking on Jan 28, 2012 21:44:47 GMT
ticketyboo, Please don't think of yourself in terms of an executioner, that is the last thing you will be.
Think of it in terms of your last act of love and dedication to his needs. You will bring about peace. There will be no more pain or anxiety for him, just sweet release.
Let him go, and treasure those happy memories. Nothing can take those away from you, and in remembering, he will be with you forever.
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Post by 09rebel99 on Jan 28, 2012 22:05:08 GMT
Yes the vet was going to give my oh some tablets to give his dog in the morning to make her drowsy then he would come round just after lunch. The back of the car idea is also good but it just depends on how you wish to do it.
Just make the most of what time you have left. I use to sit with her at the top of the stairs and cry when I knew we were in our final week but it has got easier with time even though we still miss her dearly.
You will know when the time is right even though it is hard. Its always the hardest decision to make and I always feel guilty but as I said it does get easier it just feels like your hearts being ripped out at the time :-( xx
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Post by brindlerainbow on Jan 28, 2012 22:08:39 GMT
You are certainly not the executioner!!! You are releasing your dog from what is now a life with out quality, he will be thankful for it  |
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