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My beloved dog's life is about to end. Natural, euthansia or pistol?

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She's been with us for 15 years (she's about 16 years old).

It's her time. :(
I'm struggling on how I want this to end.
1 She doesn't seem to be in pain. Let her fade away?
2 Have her euthanized?
3 Pistol to end it immediately?

The Mrs. says I shouldn't take option 3. I'm in a current toss-up .

Thoughts?
 
Slant Eyed Polack

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Check around for a mobile vet. When I put my beloved Sherman down last year, Dr. Lauren came to my crib and did the deed. I was warned that holding Sherman in my lap might result in The Shermanator's bladder emptying on me. I replied that's not a problem. If Sherman wants to mark me, I'll wear it like a badge.

I don't know where you are, but my little burg has a population of 113k. If you're in a similar sized or larger community, that's likely an available option for you.
 
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Sure is hard to watch an old friend slip away. We had a dog we had to put down about 5-6 years ago, had him for about 15 years, he went everywhere with me. During harvest he would come out to play every load I brought into the yard. We almost stop for nothing during harvest, but we stopped that day when the vet came out to all be with him when he was put to sleep. Still miss him to this day. He was more human than dog, I have a lot of stories to tell about him, but this is your moment. Putting them to sleep is the most humane thing to do.
 
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NorthernRedneck said:
😔 my buddy had to put his dog down on Sunday. I just went through it last year. We chose to go to the vet.
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It is an emotionally painful experience when you love them so much. Especially when they are truly a member of your family. I have been by the side of several of our beloved pets when they died of age, illness or injury. The vets will now let you be at their side when they inject them. It is painless and they fall asleep knowing you are there touching them. Only one of ours, a 24 year old kitten (she was a tiny thing), died at home with lots of tender care, especially from Franc. We miss them all. Always remember the love and trust they gave to you.
 
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FrancSevin said:
It is enough sad memory of being with her when she passes. Don't make it a bad memory of violence.
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That's what Mrs. Zoom is telling me. I have the balls to put my dog down but the Mrs. says don't do it. Not right for a last memory. I agree.
I had a "gentleman's agreement" with friends that we'll put down each others dogs so there's a degree of disassociation. They all know my dog and said they can't do it.
I'm going to agree with everyone. I'll have her euthanised or just let her pass at home.
 
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I've only ever had to put one dog to sleep and that was one of the worst days of my life. All our other dogs have passed peacefully at home. Our current dog is 15-years old and is failing fast. She will likely be our last one. Losing them is so hard.
 
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Just like humans, dogs have thoughts and feels.
How would YOU want to go? Gun? Euthanized? Naturally?
I'll bet your dog would like to spend her last days, hours and minutes with loved ones.
 
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When thunder went last year, we were faced with the same decision. We tried the whole "leave him die at home with family" but when I saw him go down 4 steps to the dog run to go then struggle to drag his back legs as they wouldn't work anymore trying to get back up the steps only to make it up two and roll back down, the decision was easy. It was hard letting him go but a relief knowing that he wasn't suffering.
 
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Euthanize. I had to shoot a dog once (waited to long and he ended up with extreme bleeding out his nose and was literally drowning in his own blood). It was one of the worse things I have had to do and still bothers me to this day. Fortunately, my shot placement was good and he went really fast. I don´t want to have to do that ever again.
 
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XeVfTEUtaAqJHTqq said:
Euthanize. I had to shoot a dog once (waited to long and he ended up with extreme bleeding out his nose and was literally drowning in his own blood). It was one of the worse things I have had to do and still bothers me to this day. Fortunately, my shot placement was good and he went really fast. I don´t want to have to do that ever again.
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bczoom said:
She's been with us for 15 years (she's about 16 years old).

It's her time. :(
I'm struggling on how I want this to end.
1 She doesn't seem to be in pain. Let her fade away?
2 Have her euthanized?
3 Pistol to end it immediately?

The Mrs. says I shouldn't take option 3. I'm in a current toss-up .

Thoughts?
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BC,
We had 2 labs 12 years old ( brother & sister ) put down within 4 months of each other. We had a local vet send someone to our home and put them down peacefully. There were 2 shots in the leg the first to relax and the next one to put them to sleep. No pain at all and we were holding them as they passed. They both had kidney failure...we tried ivs for a couple weeks until they were not able to get around much. It is sad but they were not suffering . Its hard..especially after 15 or 16 years with them there beside you...
 
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I dealt with this twice in rapid succession 18 years ago and reading this thread instantly brings back the tears. We put Bert down because he was suffering with cancer. I was right there with him as he quietly drifted off. His companion, Rage of Angels, was oddly cuddly and comforting as we grieved for Bert. She then quietly passed away a week later. We think she was just making sure we were ok before she joined Bert in puppy heaven.

If they're suffering, you have to relieve their pain. If not, I think it's ok to let them go on their own terms.
 
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jpr62902 said:
If they're suffering, you have to relieve their pain. If not, I think it's ok to let them go on their own terms.
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She's not showing symptoms of pain.
She has a "mass" in her abdomen. It's taken up 50% of her abdominal cavity. Vet said she probably wouldn't survive the surgery.
She eats about 1 tablespoon of food per day then pukes it up.
She's so weak, she can barely walk. Doesn't (or can't) even lift her head when she sees us.
I don't want her to literally starve to death.
I'm now just deciding if I'm going to take her in today or tomorrow for euthanasia. :(
 
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bczoom said:
She's not showing symptoms of pain.
She has a "mass" in her abdomen. It's taken up 50% of her abdominal cavity. Vet said she probably wouldn't survive the surgery.
She eats about 1 tablespoon of food per day then pukes it up.
She's so weak, she can barely walk. Doesn't (or can't) even lift her head when she sees us.
I don't want her to literally starve to death.
I'm now just deciding if I'm going to take her in today or tomorrow for euthanasia. :(
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I think when they get to the point of not be able to eat, it's time. I hope you and your family get some comfort from all the wonderful memories you have from the time you had with her.
 
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bczoom said:
She's not showing symptoms of pain.
She has a "mass" in her abdomen. It's taken up 50% of her abdominal cavity. Vet said she probably wouldn't survive the surgery.
She eats about 1 tablespoon of food per day then pukes it up.
She's so weak, she can barely walk. Doesn't (or can't) even lift her head when she sees us.
I don't want her to literally starve to death.
I'm now just deciding if I'm going to take her in today or tomorrow for euthanasia. :(
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You know what's best for your dog. It sounds like your dog would want what you are proposing.
 
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My motto is when the dog is no longer able to do "happy dog" things like eating, sleeping, pooping and peeing (at the right time) then it is the right time. I sure as hell want someone to use those standards when I get old.
At the end of the day it is our own selfishness that keeps them around too long. I was doing the same thing with my one dog and should have taken them to the vet sooner. It´s a peaceful process.
If you plan to take them home after to bury on your property ( I have done that with all my pets) bring a big garbage bag to put them in because their bladders will empty once it is over.
 
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bczoom said:
She's not showing symptoms of pain.
She has a "mass" in her abdomen. It's taken up 50% of her abdominal cavity. Vet said she probably wouldn't survive the surgery.
She eats about 1 tablespoon of food per day then pukes it up.
She's so weak, she can barely walk. Doesn't (or can't) even lift her head when she sees us.
I don't want her to literally starve to death.
I'm now just deciding if I'm going to take her in today or tomorrow for euthanasia. :(
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Dogs don't always show signs of pain, but with those symptoms, she's obviously suffering somehow. I'd call and ask to have someone come to the house to give the euthanizing shot with the family where she'll be most comfortable.
 
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