Just made appointment to put our dog down...

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..and I really feel like **** now. :cry:

8 year old mixed breed with Thyroid cancer, had chemo a few times and it stopped working after round 3. Vet says done all we can. She can now no longer bark, struggles to breathe (sounds like she is breathing through a straw with gurgling sounds) and she has lost an insane amount of weight as she cant swallow food, so I have had to liquidize all her food (was 31kg's...now close to 20 and literally looks like skin and bones).

Worst part is she has her good days where she has a bit of energy and is playful..which makes it even harder - but I know she is suffering.

She bit our son last week, lucky no stitches needed but could have been a lot worse. Definitely not the same dog she was 6 months ago. But that was the final straw for her unfortunately. Our son knows she is sick, and will die from the cancer...really kark cos he is so attached.

Sucks...I hate this...hate that I have to do this :cry:

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I had 2 dogs that I had to put down due to cancer. First my Alsatian, and a few years later my boxer. Vet said it is the most humane thing to do as the dogs were suffering. They had long full happy lives with me. Both dogs were rescues.
 
My heart goes out to you, it's the only downside of being a dog owner. I've had to say goodbye to a few over the years, it's not easy :cry:
 
Sorry to hear about that, CF.

I've never had to make a conscientious decision to have a dog put down, but I have had two of ours poisoned over the last few years, so I know the feeling...somewhat.
 
Its a difficult thing to do, but its also the best thing to do, I wouldnt want to suffer like that TBH.
 
That sucks dude....

And as hard as this will be for you, try be there when the injection is done.. at least she will be around someone that she loves....
 
Bah. That fscking sucks :( Lank sorry to read your post...

Please post a pic of her. If you're okay with that...

EDIT: Who is your vet in SWest?
 
As long as you know that you gave her a good happy life and that this will end her suffering then you have being a good pet owner.
Cliche but it is for the best.
Enjoy the last few days with her and give her all the love that you can
 
crazy, difficult as it might be, try to cuddle your dog when they give the injection. it provides comfort to the dog and to yourself.

you'll feel marvellous afterwards - sad but pleased with yourself.

do it, you won't be sorry.
 
Sorry to hear that.

Still remember the day I put down my dog. It never goes away unfotunately :(

Dunno how I'm going to face the next one.
 
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I am in a similar situation, my steffie is turning 14 in march. It wont be long before she will also have to be put down.:cry:

Be strong, its for the best.
 
I can relate...

We have to put down our old bitch in the next 2/3 weeks. Currently on medication for cancer - terminal. We let her enjoy Christmas with us and the medication gave her brief relief and she's been running around again. But it is not healthy and she is deteriorating.

This is not going to be easy.
 
Please check for a vet in your area that will come to your home to euthanize, they do exist and the dog gets to go out in it's comfort zone with it's loved ones around.
 
I held my dog in my arms when they gave him the shot.

It was really unpleasant, but it was the least that I could do after 14 years of companionship and dedication from him.
 
Indeed am sorry to hear about your pet. Was with our cat almost a year go (had to be put down due to complications as a result of diabetes), was not fun, never is. Have lost various pets over the years, never gets any easier.

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