Rollermatic, i would also wait, changes in behaviour and signs of discomfort will let you know its time. Vets like MD's are sometimes mistaken when it comes to estimating time. I wish the very best, during this difficult time. alr2903
have to put my dog to sleep and don't know when?
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autowasherfreak
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I'm Sorry to hear this.
Having my cat put to sleep was the hardest decision I've made regarding a pet. My Tabitha wasn't eating, lost a large amount of weight. The vet gave her a Vitamin B12 shot, and saline. It helped for a couple weeks, then she went back to not eating. I took her back and the vet told me that the shots were only temporary, so I had her put to sleep that day. She was gone in seconds, I don't think she would have lasted another day.
Cherish the time you have left with her, she will let you know the right time.
Having my cat put to sleep was the hardest decision I've made regarding a pet. My Tabitha wasn't eating, lost a large amount of weight. The vet gave her a Vitamin B12 shot, and saline. It helped for a couple weeks, then she went back to not eating. I took her back and the vet told me that the shots were only temporary, so I had her put to sleep that day. She was gone in seconds, I don't think she would have lasted another day.
Cherish the time you have left with her, she will let you know the right time.
rollermatic
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i want to thank everyone by name
for your support here but i can't do it now. i am home on my dinner break checking on funkie and she passed out again when i came in. i made an appointment tomorrow morning to take her in to have her put to sleep. she is weaker today than yesterday and definately getting worse. i cannot let her suffer any more.
i have taken tomorrow off from work and am leaving work early tonite, by 9.m.p. so i will be hone with her by 9;15 or so.
this will be our last nite together and it is tearinf me up to say the least. somehow ehen i get to work i manage to pull myself together to be there at least. i work at home depot and they are all very supportive.
i will thank you all when this is over.
pete
for your support here but i can't do it now. i am home on my dinner break checking on funkie and she passed out again when i came in. i made an appointment tomorrow morning to take her in to have her put to sleep. she is weaker today than yesterday and definately getting worse. i cannot let her suffer any more.
i have taken tomorrow off from work and am leaving work early tonite, by 9.m.p. so i will be hone with her by 9;15 or so.
this will be our last nite together and it is tearinf me up to say the least. somehow ehen i get to work i manage to pull myself together to be there at least. i work at home depot and they are all very supportive.
i will thank you all when this is over.
pete
Pete you have my sympathies. This has to be one of the most difficult decisions to make and go through with; however, think of it as being a a final gift. You're giving your friend the gift of a peaceful passing instead of suffering through the end. You were so fortunate to get to spend the day together yesterday. Remember the good days and keep in mind you are going to give a peaceful end.
Mike
Mike
Pete...were with you and Funkie....Many hugs to you and him in this tragic time....Our blessings are with you both...
Martin
Martin
laundromat
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When my monkey was sick---
I let him stay alive and he died peacefully in his sleep. After 23 years of fun,frollic and laughter,Buster had aquired a massive lung tumor and was not in any pain.we'd get up around 6AM, go out for a strole and have fun riding the bike in to town and shop.most people thoght it was a fake until he'd sneeze,cough or yawn and cover his face with his tiny hand.It would cause them to either do a double take or run over to see and pet him.One day,he pulled a lady's wig off while we were riding the transit bus into town!! A fly had landed on her head and he saw it as a treat. He went to grab it and eat it pulling her Jerry curl wig right off and leaving her sitting there with a silk head cover over her real hair.Screaming to the hight of his lungs as he shook the greasy wig like a rattle!!!!The entire bus was in roaring laughter and the driver pulled over until everything was simmered down. He was full of tears like everyone else and told me BBuster was welcome to ride anytime.he was like a little kid the size of a squirel and loved iced tea and Orios.I truly miss having him around but know he's in a better place.
I let him stay alive and he died peacefully in his sleep. After 23 years of fun,frollic and laughter,Buster had aquired a massive lung tumor and was not in any pain.we'd get up around 6AM, go out for a strole and have fun riding the bike in to town and shop.most people thoght it was a fake until he'd sneeze,cough or yawn and cover his face with his tiny hand.It would cause them to either do a double take or run over to see and pet him.One day,he pulled a lady's wig off while we were riding the transit bus into town!! A fly had landed on her head and he saw it as a treat. He went to grab it and eat it pulling her Jerry curl wig right off and leaving her sitting there with a silk head cover over her real hair.Screaming to the hight of his lungs as he shook the greasy wig like a rattle!!!!The entire bus was in roaring laughter and the driver pulled over until everything was simmered down. He was full of tears like everyone else and told me BBuster was welcome to ride anytime.he was like a little kid the size of a squirel and loved iced tea and Orios.I truly miss having him around but know he's in a better place.
perc-o-prince
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Hi Pete,
I don't know what to say. Having gone through this too many times, I'm a little blurry-eyed knowing what you're going through. You have to remember that you're showing the ultimate form of love to Funkie by making sure she doesn't suffer.
Provided you're able to make your appointment tomorrow, don't hesitate to ask the vet to be as careful as possible. It sounds as though you have a good one, but it doesn't hurt to express a little extra concern, especially at a time like this. You might want to ask if he/she can give Funkie a little gas so she'll sleep through it.
I am SO sorry.
Chuck
I don't know what to say. Having gone through this too many times, I'm a little blurry-eyed knowing what you're going through. You have to remember that you're showing the ultimate form of love to Funkie by making sure she doesn't suffer.
Provided you're able to make your appointment tomorrow, don't hesitate to ask the vet to be as careful as possible. It sounds as though you have a good one, but it doesn't hurt to express a little extra concern, especially at a time like this. You might want to ask if he/she can give Funkie a little gas so she'll sleep through it.
I am SO sorry.
Chuck
what a sweet dog
I can see it in her face. Thats a hard time.
I waffled with Al until he looked at me the night before and I knew we were close. The next morning he ate but couldn't walk and couldn't go to the bathroom so that was the day.
They are simpler physically so the curve down is much steeper than with people. You'll know.
I held Al in my arms and on my lap. That was the best.
I can see it in her face. Thats a hard time.
I waffled with Al until he looked at me the night before and I knew we were close. The next morning he ate but couldn't walk and couldn't go to the bathroom so that was the day.
They are simpler physically so the curve down is much steeper than with people. You'll know.
I held Al in my arms and on my lap. That was the best.
rollermatic
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thank you all
i came home from work early tonite so i could be with her. i bought her some ice cream for a treat. i may stay up all nite till it's time we'll see. i take her in at 9:45 tomorrow. she will be cremated like my other two dogs were. they can all be together.
i have to do this so she won't suffer. came home on dinner break to check on her and she is weaker and passed out again. tonite now she is sitting on the couch.
i cannot tell you how much it means to me to have your support and letting me share this, i tend to isolate a lot in life. i did go to AA last nite and will no doubt go tomorrow when it is over.
she will be out of her pain and it will just be duke and i after that. duke the crazy weimeraner. i cannot handle getting any more animals, funkie is my 3rd dog in 6 years i have had to do this to, it is too painful.
but i will close with 2 things i have been told.
the people who love the most have the most
God entrusts us with pain, a gift! if i didn't love here i would not be in this pain so it is good.
thank you
rollermatic pete
i came home from work early tonite so i could be with her. i bought her some ice cream for a treat. i may stay up all nite till it's time we'll see. i take her in at 9:45 tomorrow. she will be cremated like my other two dogs were. they can all be together.
i have to do this so she won't suffer. came home on dinner break to check on her and she is weaker and passed out again. tonite now she is sitting on the couch.
i cannot tell you how much it means to me to have your support and letting me share this, i tend to isolate a lot in life. i did go to AA last nite and will no doubt go tomorrow when it is over.
she will be out of her pain and it will just be duke and i after that. duke the crazy weimeraner. i cannot handle getting any more animals, funkie is my 3rd dog in 6 years i have had to do this to, it is too painful.
but i will close with 2 things i have been told.
the people who love the most have the most
God entrusts us with pain, a gift! if i didn't love here i would not be in this pain so it is good.
thank you
rollermatic pete
Peter...
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Interesting how I am holding my older animals on by one after I read your post.
I wish you and yours strength.
Remember all of the fun, laughs, and love. It will help you.
None of us here can help you with the sadness however.
My thoughts are with you.
Brent
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Interesting how I am holding my older animals on by one after I read your post.
I wish you and yours strength.
Remember all of the fun, laughs, and love. It will help you.
None of us here can help you with the sadness however.
My thoughts are with you.
Brent
I really don't know what to say to make it better, so I'll just say I'm sorry she's sick and here's a big hug for both of you.
Pete,
Just wanted to let you know I'm thinking about you and Funkie this morning. Funkie will be fine, and I'm convinced that she will have an opportunity to thank you at some future time. Your task will be to heal, and Duke can help you do it.
Lawrence
Just wanted to let you know I'm thinking about you and Funkie this morning. Funkie will be fine, and I'm convinced that she will have an opportunity to thank you at some future time. Your task will be to heal, and Duke can help you do it.
Lawrence
Funkie will let you know. I have always heard people say that and didn't know what it meant until I had to put my beloved Siamese Spock down. in the vets office, she walked away to let me think, I was crying, then a peace came over me, I looked over and he was looking straight at me and in my head I heard "It's OK". I have tears as I'm writing this. I knew there was no decision to make, he told me what he wanted.
My heart goes out to you. When the time comes, I'm sure Spock will be there to great him.
My heart goes out to you. When the time comes, I'm sure Spock will be there to great him.
vintagesearch
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Peter,
My sincerest condolences regarding Funkie she is adorable.
As someone who also had to put a dog to sleep for similar
physical complications i truly understand. I will keep you
and Funkie in my prayers and take it one day at a time they
always live in our hearts. take care of yourself and enjoy
your other loving pups they are the extra support you need.
with love light and peace
Sincerely,
Randy Vazquez
My sincerest condolences regarding Funkie she is adorable.
As someone who also had to put a dog to sleep for similar
physical complications i truly understand. I will keep you
and Funkie in my prayers and take it one day at a time they
always live in our hearts. take care of yourself and enjoy
your other loving pups they are the extra support you need.
with love light and peace
Sincerely,
Randy Vazquez
rollermatic
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WELL SHE IS IN
DOGGY HEAVEN NOW AND NO MORE PAIN!
I WANT TO THANK YOU ALL INDIVIDUALLY AND AM GOING TO DO THAT THIS WEEKEND ON THIS THREAD HERE, OR ON A SEPERATE THANK YOU THREAD. I JUST DON'T HAVE THE ENERGY TO WRITE TONITE. I AM GOING TO TAKE DUKE AND GO TO BED NOW, I AM EXHAUSTED FROM ALL THE EMOTION OF THE LAST 3 DAYS AND THE CRYING BUT IT WAS WORTH EVERY TEAR!
I TOOK CARE OF HER, SHE WAS VERY SICK AND IN PAIN AND I TOOK CARE OF HER, WAS WITH HER WHEN SHE DREW HER LAST BREATH!
THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH, CAN'T TELL YOU HOW MUCH YOUR COMMENTS HAVE MEANT TO ME
PETE
DOGGY HEAVEN NOW AND NO MORE PAIN!
I WANT TO THANK YOU ALL INDIVIDUALLY AND AM GOING TO DO THAT THIS WEEKEND ON THIS THREAD HERE, OR ON A SEPERATE THANK YOU THREAD. I JUST DON'T HAVE THE ENERGY TO WRITE TONITE. I AM GOING TO TAKE DUKE AND GO TO BED NOW, I AM EXHAUSTED FROM ALL THE EMOTION OF THE LAST 3 DAYS AND THE CRYING BUT IT WAS WORTH EVERY TEAR!
I TOOK CARE OF HER, SHE WAS VERY SICK AND IN PAIN AND I TOOK CARE OF HER, WAS WITH HER WHEN SHE DREW HER LAST BREATH!
THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH, CAN'T TELL YOU HOW MUCH YOUR COMMENTS HAVE MEANT TO ME
PETE
In The End
You are brave and wise at a time your pet needs you most. Pets are intuned to stress, grief and turmoil and your gentle and loving care is allowing Funky to focus on himself when he is struggling. Know that each one of grieves and agonizes with you wishing we had the right words to say and offer of kindness to make. Feel free to remember and share Funky tidbits with us anytime you want. The memory lives one in your heart and ours. Loving thoughts for you both.
Kelly
http://www.king5.com/video/featured-videos/At-home-hospice-care-offered-for-pets-90882689.html
You are brave and wise at a time your pet needs you most. Pets are intuned to stress, grief and turmoil and your gentle and loving care is allowing Funky to focus on himself when he is struggling. Know that each one of grieves and agonizes with you wishing we had the right words to say and offer of kindness to make. Feel free to remember and share Funky tidbits with us anytime you want. The memory lives one in your heart and ours. Loving thoughts for you both.
Kelly
http://www.king5.com/video/featured-videos/At-home-hospice-care-offered-for-pets-90882689.html
petek
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I'm sorry, it's so painful. You gave him a good full life better than most people on this planet get, it just seems short to us but it's not.
