My Dog is Dying, what should I do?

[ohiosrt10]

Very sad, indeed, but many here have offered great advice. I went through something similar with my Doberman a few years ago.. it was very difficult, but thank God she went on her own, quickly and in peace, and I didn't have to make the tough decisions that might face others.

I really think it was said best earlier in the thread:

I pray that God will give you peace...And after your heart is first broken.. He will rebuild it .... He will accomplish His Will more profoundly in and through you because of it...

 

[walenator]

Same thing happened to me. The Vet will do what ever you want. My Vet recommended more tests and more overnight observations. I elected to bring him home and make him as comfortable as possible. He passed on a few days later. Your dog has lived a very long life, a good indication of great love and care you've given him.

 

[FerrariTruck]

thanks every one

I just want to say thanks to every one, it really does mean alot to know that I can come on here and express my feelings. Now that i just read my initial post i see how overwhelmed i was. I picked up my black lab today and so far the vet sezs all apears fine. he didnt have any seizures there and after he finished an i.v. he was back to his old self again. I am so glad right now that i didnt call the vet to do what i thought was his only option. As soon as he got home he pissed all over the yard and drank water for about 5 mins str8. I know that he's not ok but only time will tell what happens next. Django, I want to apologize now for not commenting on the thread for your dog willow, i read every page but i just didnt know what to say because i dreaded thinking about when the day would come for my dog. I was also just recovering from 16 yr old chigugua "scrappy" that had passed in oct 06. I dont think i'll ever get used to that feeling. Now that I know my dogs day are numbered i just want to make them as pleasant as possible for him. .again thanks to all of you.

 

[SRT-10 OF SWEDEN]

Hello bro ...

Glad to hear that your dog is home again..
Like you said make the best of what time you have left..
I know it it hard Bro..
We (my family) will keep praying for you and your dog...

Stefan...

 

[Django]

I just want to say thanks to every one, it really does mean alot to know that I can come on here and express my feelings. Now that i just read my initial post i see how overwhelmed i was. I picked up my black lab today and so far the vet sezs all apears fine. he didnt have any seizures there and after he finished an i.v. he was back to his old self again. I am so glad right now that i didnt call the vet to do what i thought was his only option. As soon as he got home he pissed all over the yard and drank water for about 5 mins str8. I know that he's not ok but only time will tell what happens next. Django, I want to apologize now for not commenting on the thread for your dog willow, i read every page but i just didnt know what to say because i dreaded thinking about when the day would come for my dog. I was also just recovering from 16 yr old chigugua "scrappy" that had passed in oct 06. I dont think i'll ever get used to that feeling. Now that I know my dogs day are numbered i just want to make them as pleasant as possible for him. .again thanks to all of you.

Glad to hear that you have some time left with your pup.

You have no need to apologize, my friend.... No reason at all.... I'm just very gratified to witness the trust you've shown to this family and the outpouring of spiritual support we've shown in return. It sez alot about us all....

Again, I hoped that my initial response wasn't too fatalistic... It's just that we all must face these things eventually..... I wanted to try and make something positive out of it for you, for me and for us all....

God bless you and your pup...... hold on tightly to him....get lotsa dog kisses.

I pray that we will all take something good from each other in the time we have left.....

tadp

 

[mmmmtorque]

Good to hear your dog is back home

Its a tough situation and can understand what you are going through. Unfortunately I have had to put down three of my own dogs in my life time (one was a black lab) for various terminal illness's. It is a very hard and emotional decision and dont wish it upon anyone.

At the end of the day I had to weigh two things. Does the amount of the dog's pain and suffering out weigh the general happiness and daily healthy living. There is no easy answer and each pet is a case by case decision.

I wish your lab a healthy twilight

 

[TheSickness]

Hope all goes better Al You got my number if you need a friend Bro :burnout: