Putting our pet to sleep and have extreme sadness

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Our older schnauzer who we got before were married is in bad shape. They said he could go at any time. We don’t know whether to euthanize or let him go naturally at home.

If anyone has experience with this, please share because we are emotional wrecks.
 
I would ask the vet if your little pet was suffering, if there is anything for pain if he is, and follow what the vet recommends.

It is very tough, I know.
 
This is the first time this is happening to us since we were married. We had him before we got married and he’s been with us so long.

My wife wants to euthanize him at home, but I’m trying to argue to let him go naturally at home. Either way, we are an emotional wreck, and if anyone has advice on this, please feel free to let me know.
 
My Uncle had a little dog called Zeek. He was a really nice doggy, and loved playing. But unfortunately, earlier this summer, he kept having strokes and heart attacks. It was costing them too much at the vet, for medicine that didn’t even work…so my uncle had to give him a pill…a few minutes later, Zeek died.

I am saddened to hear about your story. I’ve never owned an animal, but my father sure did. And just hearing his stories made me sad, when I heard the one about his dog dying.

I know in this day and age, people generally kill the animal instead of letting it die natural. I personally believe it’s better to let it die natural, as that’s what God truly intended. But God did give us control over animals.

As attached as we can get to animals, we must remember: they are only animals. Saint John Bosco had a little bird he loved very much as a child. But when it died, he vowed never to get attached to something of the earth again.

Whatever you decide to do, I’m certain, Our Lord will help you choose the right one. 😃

God Bless You!
 
It is very difficult.

Last year our Boxer got so bad with cancer that we had to take her to the vet for that. It was terrible.

This month - our cat (over 18 years) died at home and it was a terrible experience too…

I was with both when they died.

I think in the future I will take our other cat or other future pets to the vet…(though we still would give the time we could while the pain is not a problem).

(Catechism: scborromeo.org/ccc/p3s2c2a7.htm#2415)
 
Very difficult decision.

Just went through with it a few months ago.

My sweet 15 yr old shih Tzu, Sofie.

Took her to vet, stayed with her while they gave her the shot, she went very peacefully.

My heart was broken … still have pangs, but was the right thing to do.

Prayers offered.

Hugs,
Kerry
 
I’m so sorry, it’s a very sad time for a pet owner. If your doggie is near the end with no hope of recovery and his quality of life is poor, it would be kindest to have the vet come to your home to put him to sleep. He won’t know anything about it, he’ll be in his familiar surroundings and he won’t fret.

Your distress is understandable, but your dog doesn’t understand any of this - or even that he’s ill. He’s not worrying about dying. Remember that dogs show pain differently from humans, and if your vet thinks he’s suffering, it’s time to summon up your courage and do this one last act of kindness for your old friend.

God bless you for your caring hearts. x
 
I know what you are going through. Speak with your Vet about what is best for the situation.
 
punisherthunder said:
This is the first time this is happening to us since we were married. We had him before we got married and he’s been with us so long.

My wife wants to euthanize him at home, but I’m trying to argue to let him go naturally at home. Either way, we are an emotional wreck, and if anyone has advice on this, please feel free to let me know.
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A few years ago my cats passed away at the age of 15 and 18 years respectively. My wife and I adopted them both before we were married when they were 8 weeks old (they were litter mates), so I know exactly what you’re going through.

I agree with the others who recommend that you and your wife talk to your vet. You should discuss your dog’s pain, suffering & quality of life and then make a decision together on what is best.

If this is the first pet either of you have lost you need to remember that there will be the issue of disposal of his remains. Many thickly settled jurisdictions actually have restrictions on back-yard burial in residential zones. You need to plan out what you’re going to do in advance since you’re not likely to be in a position to research and make those decisions afterwards. Your vet will be a good resource on this topic as well.

My heart goes out to you and your wife.
 
I’m so sorry. It’s a very tough decision to make.

When I dealt with this with my 15 year old cat about 5 years ago, he was showing signs of discomfort and possibly pain. I said to the vet “he isn’t going to get better, is he”. She shook her head, and I knew I couldn’t wait until he was really sick (he had bladder cancer, and the growth - which was inoperable - would eventually make it impossible for him to urinate). As much as it hurt me, I didn’t want him to go through that. And quite frankly, I didn’t think I could handle seeing it.
 
All depends on suffering. If he’s suffering, put him down. There’s no good reason to let him suffer when you can provide him the mercy of ending it. Animals don’t understand suffering, and to put them through it is cruel.
 
Isca said:
I’m so sorry, it’s a very sad time for a pet owner. If your doggie is near the end with no hope of recovery and his quality of life is poor, it would be kindest to have the vet come to your home to put him to sleep. He won’t know anything about it, he’ll be in his familiar surroundings and he won’t fret.

Your distress is understandable, but your dog doesn’t understand any of this - or even that he’s ill. He’s not worrying about dying. Remember that dogs show pain differently from humans, and if your vet thinks he’s suffering, it’s time to summon up your courage and do this one last act of kindness for your old friend.

God bless you for your caring hearts. x
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Beautifully stated.
Indeed, if your pet is feeling any “emotion” it’s bewilderment.
Why don’t I feel better? Our cat had that look in his eyes…like help me!
Let the vet come to the house and have him go peacefully with you petting him or holding him.
St. Francis of Assisi, pray for all.
 
I had a cat once, and we decided to let her go naturally. Well, she went days without eating, and it got to a point we decided it would be better to euthanize her. That time, I didn’t watch.

I had to put another animal to sleep, and that time I decided to be there, petting her. It was hard, but I thought it was the kindest thing to do since she was suffering.
 
It is heart-breaking to have to put your dog down, or to watch the dog die.

My dog died at home and she died at night when we were sleeping. I was and still am very sad about it. I have since gotten another dog, besides the one I already had, and even with two little boys, (I call them the boys) I miss my Angel girl.
 
My FOXY LADY died naturally nine months ago, aged sixteen. She collapsed one morning and was gone eighteen hours after that.

I will miss her for ever, but I give thanks that I never had to put her down. She was terrified of the vet and her last sensations would have been fearful ones.

Find out from your vet if your furry companion is actively suffering. If not, you may be able to let nature run its course.

OP, you have my condolences.

ICXC NIKA
 
Sorry to hear this.

Yes, talk to the vet. Ask him or her to give you a guideline of what signs you would see when "it’s time’.

A lot of animals will crawl off alone to die, so you may want to make sure you keep him in an area that is secure (you don’t want to have to crawl under a porch to find him or anything like that).

Some illnesses are pretty much pain free and it may be preferable to let things happen naturally, others are more difficult. you can always ask the vet “what would you do if this was your dog?”. Ask for pain medication if needed to make him more comfortable in his last days.

Euthanization is ultimately going to have to be a choice you make together and one you feel comfortable with.
 
I’d agree with asking your vet if your pet is suffering…if so then sadly at home in familiar surrounding would be the best place to say goodbye to your little guy…I took one of our pets to the vet many years ago and had her put to sleep because of illness…it really was very peaceful… I was holding her and she was looking at me and just relaxed and went to sleep…it’s sad even now remembering it while I’m writing this…if it’s any comfort you could have him cremated and placed in an urn you could keep at home
 
DeniseNY said:
That’s what I did with my cat.
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Yes…same here with a Siamese we owned…I bought him for my wife as a kitten but he took a liking to me I guess…followed me everywhere…slept with me…he was 16 when he died overnight at the vets…I had him cremated and they also gave me a framed plaque with his name and date he passed away…still have it on my dresser 15 years later
 
I’m so sorry. I know how hard it is to lose a pet.

I have held all my dogs while the vet put them to sleep. Most died in the vet’s office, but my last newfoundland was home and the vet came here. That was really less stress for my dog.

But no matter what, it’s always sad for us. And once gone, I didn’t want to empty the water dish or wipe the slobber off the window…it just made the dog seem even further away. After many tears, I realized the happiness the dog brought to our lives was much more than the pain of the loss.

I also got the ashes from each dog. But really, they live on in my heart.
 
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