Should I put my beautiful dog to sleep?
Posted by: Alan in bone cancer in dogs treatment, tags: beautiful, should, sleep
We took our 8 year old Rottweiler to the vets two days ago after she very suddenly lost lots of weight, we were told she has cancer of the blood cells. They have given us some tablets to give her but they are making her vomit and last night she had the runs and weed everywhere ( she hasn’t had an accident since she was a pup). So we made the decision to ‘do it’ tommorrow and I went to get her some bones as a treat but she seems to have picked up a bit now. What do I do?
The vet said she will either starve to death or the glands in her throat will close and suffocate her eventually. Do I leave her a few more days to see what happens or put her to sleep asap before she gets any worse?
Pleas help I’m breaking my heart over this.
Perfectly aware that dead isn’t sleep to the incondiderate **** that wrote that!
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May 14th, 2010 at 2:45 am
it sounds like you dog has it pretty hard at the moment. its your decision, but to me it sounds like it might not have much of a chance.
May 14th, 2010 at 3:06 am
Your decision.
May 14th, 2010 at 3:27 am
I am so, so sorry that this is happening to you. It’s a terrible feeling, to know that your beloved pet is suffering and there’s nothing that can be done.
Did your vet say that she will starve/suffocate within the next few days? If the answer is no, if you need this for your peace of mind, take a few days. Do all the things you love to do with her (take her for a walk, out to play, whatever). Make sure she has a happy last few days, if she’s able.
If she is suffering horribly, don’t prolong it. It might make you feel better to have her around, but she is confused and doesn’t know why she hurts so much, and wonders why you’re not helping her. Go to the vet with her (or have the vet come to your house if he is the kind of guy who will do that) and let her go.
May 14th, 2010 at 3:57 am
Responsible sane adults don’t force dogs to linger & suffer.
Better a day too soon than a hour too late.
PS: dead isn’t sleep,dear.
May 14th, 2010 at 4:21 am
i’m sorry to hear that..
all i can help you is this:
observe her
be ready for anything that might happen
if you think she’s getting a lot more worse and it makes it hard for her to live her life
put her to sleep..
but you have to be ready for this..
if i were you, i will focus my attention to her.
and spend time with her as long as you can.
but don’t make it for her to live her life too hard
you know whats better for her.
May 14th, 2010 at 4:34 am
Ask yourself about the quality of your dog’s life. You have had your dog in your life for a number of years. Those were most likely wonderful, happy times for both your family and your dog. Your dog loves and trusts that you will do what is best for her. She wants to be the dog she used to be but she can’t be and feels bad. If you have a couple of days, without suffering, enjoy those days with her. When she no longer enjoys being out with you, doesn’t take joy out of a great meal or a quiet moment laying on the floor with her people then you know it’s time. Your vet should advise you on how long you have with her. Remember too that larger dogs often have relatively short life spans. My sympathies to you. But remember that you know you have the room in your heart and home to save a dog. Promise her you will give yourself to another cold, wet nose as soon as you are able. Adopt a dog at the appropriate time in her memory.
May 14th, 2010 at 5:18 am
I really feel for you.
I have been in the same position in the past myself.
You must do what is right for your dog and put your personal feelings aside. It is so easy to say just one more day but if you know the outcome will be the same be fair to your dog and let her go.
I didn’t want to have my dog put to sleep but realized that by keeping him alive I was not doing him any good and it was more for me than him that I left it so long. I hope you make the right decision for your dog and remember this is the hardest thing you will ever have to do for her and I am sure if she could speak she would thank you for not making her linger any longer than she needs to.
May 14th, 2010 at 6:13 am
Talk to the vet and see exactly what her “Quality of Life” is. If your beloved pet is suffering or in constant pain then the fair thing to do is let her go. Take a day off of everything and spend with your pet. Also remember that despite terrible suffering and pain a dog will rise up to greet their people. Many people see this as a sign that the dog is getting better but it is just their nature to try to get as close as they can to their people.
Your heartbreak will ease. And you will have 8 wonderful years of memories. Good Luck.
May 14th, 2010 at 6:38 am
Sadly it is common to see a minor improvement just before the worst part. A portion of that is psychological: it’s what YOU want to see. If your dog has cancer, you are only prolonging the inevitable and perhaps subjecting your dog to unnecessary pain and suffering before she passes. Let them put her to sleep and BE THERE WITH HER. You might say you don’t want to, but wouldn’t YOU want the one you loved the most to be the last thing you saw? Don’t make it be lonely and scary for her. Let her go with your loving hands on her. That is the most caring way you can say goodbye.