Deciding when to put your dog down.

[fitz19d]

So after salvaging a few more months and pretty good ones at that. I think I've finally hit the time. While stuck getting boned with work staying late followed by a ultra short turn around to a 4am shift. GF reported him being lethargic/non playful/not eating and straining to go constantly. Wasn't able to see him until home this evening.

Pretty ripped up more than usual and what to me appears to be prolapse of some sort. Thankfully not screaming but very defensive of me even trying to look. Under normal circumstances woulda been funny but not in this case, but found something sticking out, gave it a yank to find a bit of the skin from a Kong tennis ball squeeky toy gf insists on getting him. (Goes absolutely apeshit over them and spends hours just squeeking/chewing.)


So I'm updating this thread for some final advice. I dont think gf wants to do the in home put down, though I guess I'm semi concerned about transporting him in this state. I was talked out of doing it myself more violently but still somewhat wondering about humane CO2 like is done w/ feeder critters. Otherwise I'd like to avoid Emergency visit fees on top of the put down. Any suggestions on someone on middle to north end of state that can do a reasonable cost scheduled for tomorrow visit? Probably just me there and last snacks if he'll take them and probably his favorite squeeky ball. He's still in I would say decent spirits and happy to see me when I was home, but I think definately looking in pain if at least not the screaming howls.

[Great-Kazoo]

So after salvaging a few more months and pretty good ones at that. I think I've finally hit the time. While stuck getting boned with work staying late followed by a ultra short turn around to a 4am shift. GF reported him being lethargic/non playful/not eating and straining to go constantly. Wasn't able to see him until home this evening.

Pretty ripped up more than usual and what to me appears to be prolapse of some sort. Thankfully not screaming but very defensive of me even trying to look. Under normal circumstances woulda been funny but not in this case, but found something sticking out, gave it a yank to find a bit of the skin from a Kong tennis ball squeeky toy gf insists on getting him. (Goes absolutely apeshit over them and spends hours just squeeking/chewing.)


So I'm updating this thread for some final advice. I dont think gf wants to do the in home put down, though I guess I'm semi concerned about transporting him in this state. I was talked out of doing it myself more violently but still somewhat wondering about humane CO2 like is done w/ feeder critters. Otherwise I'd like to avoid Emergency visit fees on top of the put down. Any suggestions on someone on middle to north end of state that can do a reasonable cost scheduled for tomorrow visit? Probably just me there and last snacks if he'll take them and probably his favorite squeeky ball. He's still in I would say decent spirits and happy to see me when I was home, but I think definately looking in pain if at least not the screaming howls.

Use Home to heaven. FWIW: It's time your GF / SO learns to deal with reality and what boundaries are. Stop trying to please her and you'll loose 1/3 that stress .

[JohnnyDrama]

My heart goes out for you.

When I come home, my dogs are excited to see me and they enjoy doing what they do. When that is no longer the case, it is time to let them go. If an owner's decision is based on not wanting to let their friend go, then it has probably gone too far. Prolonging a dogs suffering might help the family cope with it, but all it does is prolong an animal's suffering. If you look into their eyes and put your emotions aside, you know.

We've got an eleven year old Border Collie German Shepard mix who has pretty bad arthritis and hip dysplasia. She's been on medication for a couple of years now and really started to slow down. She's the best dog ever but I know she wont be around forever. She wags her tail and still jumps when I come home. She's happy. I've told myself when she is no longer happy, when she's in pain, when she can't wag her tail, it's time.

[fitz19d]

RIP

[Great-Kazoo]

RIP

Condolences. Fill that void with an adoption from any reputable rescue foundation.

[Irving]

RIP.

[cstone]

I am sorry for your loss. He suffers no longer but the love will always remain.

[buffalobo]

Sorry to hear the news. Condolences to your family.

[bobbyfairbanks]

If your thinking about it you all ready know

edit. You did the right thing. Good looking pooch. You will find another dog to keep your feet warm at night.

[sandman76]

Beautiful dog, fitz. Sorry for your loss.