Pet Lovers

[PamfromCT]

Yes, things can take a turn for the worse very quickly.  It is a shock,  it it certainly confirms that it is time to give your beloved pet your final gift.  The release of pain.  If it does not break someone’s heart, maybe they don’t have one.

Been through it many times over many years.  But we always adopt another little one seeking a good home.  I have always felt that our departed pet would want this.

[qvcfreak]

I am so sorry and sadly know exactly how you feel. Letting them go is our last show of love that we do for our beloved pets. He will be running and free of pain and discomfort. You will one day reunite with him again. Hugs and prayers. 

[simplyfriends]

I'm sorry your going through this @Sapphiregal 

Have you considered in home hospice care or home euthanasia?  That's what I did. I think it was called "Paws for Grace".  My sweet Willy didn't have to leave his bed and didn't have to go through the stress of going to the Vet. We were able to say goodbye to him in our home. I would do it again if I faced the same situation. They were amazing and kind. 

[simplyfriends]

@monicakm  Oh he's beautiful 🥰. Im glad you read my post so you know about home euthanasia. It's good to know all your options.  Best wishes to you both.  

[BlueFinch]

@Sapphiregal I agree with another poster who recommended in home euthanasia. It lessens the discomfort and stress of trying to get them to the clinic, while letting them go in their favorite place, with their favorite friends -- home. You may want to check to see if this is available in your area. 

I used this wonderful service twice over the years. Of course it's always a very emotional time, but more comforting. The Vet's arriving each time were so lovely and supportive. I was given literature and footprints made of my dogs and time for prayer, if desired.

One of the Vet's did ministry work and we discussed where we felt our friends go, and if the Rainbow Bridge is a realistic thought. He assured me it was. They took their time, whereas busy clinics don't always afford staff this luxury. 

I feel sad for your situation, because I know how difficult it is to lose our fur babies. It's such a helpless feeling, but loving memories eventually heal, although there will always be little moments that trigger sadness. That's how love works.

[KathyM23]

@Sapphiregal   Same thing happened with our last dog.  He was fine other than once in awhile he would breathe heavy for a short period.  He had been for his long walk that day, came home anxiously awaiting his breakfast, ate it as usual - first dry mixed with wet dog food, then waited for his hand fed chicken; then played as usual.

That afternoon he went out into the yard as usual to look around and then collapsed.  We took him to the vet immediately who said we needed to take him to the animal hospital as he needed an ultrasound. It was during covid and we could not go in with him at this animal emergency hospital so we sat out in the car and waiting for what seemed like the longest couple hours of our life.

The vet called us on the phone and said Duke was bleeding internally and needed immediate surgery which might give him a month or so or euthansia but we could not come in with him.

We debated on the surgery but decided his last month should not be spent recovering from surgery and we took him home at Midnight by then and held him the time it took him to die on his own at home with us.  It was a horrible experience.

He had had previous surgeries for torn ACL, both legs a couple years apart and it was a long recovery from both but worth the $10,000 (including both) expense and the good life he had after recovery, but this last surgery was not in his best interest, so we had to let him go at 14 years old.

[Sapphiregal]

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@qvcfreak wrote:

I am so sorry and sadly know exactly how you feel. Letting them go is our last show of love that we do for our beloved pets. He will be running and free of pain and discomfort. You will one day reunite with him again. Hugs and prayers. 

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@qvcfreak 

I so want to believe that I will see him again. I lost a golden lab to cancer 3 years  and a little 17 year old Dachshund 4 years ago. I would be overjoyed for them all to come running up to me when my time comes!

[catter70]

My sister had to have her dog euthanized 6 months ago and chose to have it done in her home. Easier for them both that way. He was in his own home where he was loved and in his own bed and not in an unfamiliar place. Sorry you have to go thru this.

[Sapphiregal]

I am missing my sweet Jake so much. Just comng back into the house and seeing his feeding bowl, bed, and Igloo house on the back porch is killing me. Thank you all for your words of comfort. It's nice to know that there are still kind people in this world.💗💗

[Foxxee]

I don't know all the facts behind your dog, but spleens in humans can be removed.  People live fine without one because another organ takes over the work the speen did.  

So, I'm perplexed why your Vet said removing the spleen would allow your dog to live only 6 months.  I'm assuming your vet thinks it's cancer that might have metastasized, but do you know for sure or taking his word for it?  

I'm sorry, but I can't take vets at their word.  I would get a second opinion.  Your dog is only 8 years old.