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post 1555578941 07-06-2018, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted By lolwhatthefuk⏩
Bro when you turn 70 you won’t havw much energy. Should we put you down? Get pee pads and go **** yourself until he has pain. He looks like he loves you... or whoever took the pic anyway. Do you love your dog? I knew a Cyclopse dog. He was awesome.
This is kind of the logic that most PETA folks and vegans have. They find any possible reason to put animals down when they're no longer cute and cuddly... boggles my mind.

I used to massage my German Shepherd's chitty hip for an hour every day after working 12-14 hour days because I knew it hurt him. The last thing I ever thought of was putting him to sleep because it "inconvenienced" me. I still miss him and you'll never catch me equating a dog's life to a human's life.
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OP if pup is otherwise in good mental states, look up how to express their bladder manually. I had a paralyzed dachshund that had no control over his number 1 or 2. This way, say before work or before bed, you squeeze the pee out of him leaving much less cleanup.

Also order some Sea Bee Dee oil, it helps with many ailments that can make these "last" days more comfortable.
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Originally Posted By jamalfudge⏩
OP if pup is otherwise in good mental states, look up how to express their bladder manually. I had a paralyzed dachshund that had no control over his number 1 or 2. This way, say before work or before bed, you squeeze the pee out of him leaving much less cleanup.

Also order some Sea Bee Dee oil, it helps with many ailments that can make these "last" days more comfortable.
Thanks man, will research both. I carry him outside to relieve himself 3 times in the mornings and 3 at night, still end up going through at least one diaper each day.
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I have a 2 year old Long Hair German Shephered who i love to death i cant even imagine having to put him down at this point.

I would say bruh if he is in pain and not enjoying life anymore then yah put him down but if the only reason u want to put him down is because he cant control his bladder then id look into buying those dog dipers and having him wear that.
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OP, I just put down my 16 year old German Shepherd for literally exactly the reasons you listed. She could barely walk, peed and pooped everywhere and it was obvious she just wasn't there mentally anymore. Making the call was hard to do but it was the right move. I bought this dog with my own money I earned doing chores as a 4th grader from a rescue and trained her and took care of her from that age. She was a great friend and I felt extremely guilty but I stand by my decision...the quality of life wasn't there and she wasn't living anymore, rather she was just 'existing'.
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Originally Posted By DCutch⏩
OP, I just put down my 16 year old German Shepherd for literally exactly the reasons you listed. She could barely walk, peed and pooped everywhere and it was obvious she just wasn't there mentally anymore. Making the call was hard to do but it was the right move. I bought this dog with my own money I earned doing chores as a 4th grader from a rescue and trained her and took care of her from that age. She was a great friend and I felt extremely guilty but I stand by my decision...the quality of life wasn't there and she wasn't living anymore, rather she was just 'existing'.
Yeah it sucks, he can't walk anymore and he used to love going up and down the street. I carry him out to the yard so he can does his business, and that's about all the activity he gets. Even with all that lying around he's still skin and bones
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Originally Posted By pengh⏩
Damn that really sucks. This is the ultimate down side to having a pet friend. One day it comes to this. No easy way around it. Srry brah. If you end up doing it now, the sad pain gets better day by day, week by week. I just had to bury my cat last month.

How often does he pee in the house? everyday?
ill probably end my life when mine goes . He saved my life twice. Definitely my best friend/son.

I don’t equate him as a human. I suppose though my experience has me care more about my buddy than most though.
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Originally Posted By cobhc⏩
This is kind of the logic that most PETA folks and vegans have. They find any possible reason to put animals down when they're no longer cute and cuddly... boggles my mind.

I used to massage my German Shepherd's chitty hip for an hour every day after working 12-14 hour days because I knew it hurt him. The last thing I ever thought of was putting him to sleep because it "inconvenienced" me. I still miss him and you'll never catch me equating a dog's life to a human's life.
Well duh. I’m just trying to get him into the mindset of his dog. Does the dog want to go? If not op needs to fuvk right off.
post 1555580511 07-06-2018, 12:54 PM
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MrBourbon, you're my boy and I have a 13 year old deaf Golden who is the apple of my eye. I had to put down a 4 year old Golden who got a nasty case of Lime's disease 5 days before my 2nd son was born.

It's terrible.

Every day my dog makes it up the stairs to our room at night or down for breakfast it's a win and my wife and I are grateful.

However, the day the bladder or bowels can't be controlled or we are carrying her to the woods, it's over.

It's about the quality of life. I would advise for it.
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Originally Posted By MrBourbon⏩
Yeah it sucks, he can't walk anymore and he used to love going up and down the street. I carry him out to the yard so he can does his business, and that's about all the activity he gets. Even with all that lying around he's still skin and bones
Yep, we tried various meds for my pupper and it just didn't help her at all.

They have vets who will come to your home and take care of things, which is what I had done. I didn't want her last moments to be in some foreign and scary place, she was at home, happy and comfortable which made me feel better about it.
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Originally Posted By MrBourbon⏩
Yeah it sucks, he can't walk anymore and he used to love going up and down the street. I carry him out to the yard so he can does his business, and that's about all the activity he gets. Even with all that lying around he's still skin and bones
oh....

My bad bruh. Thought it was a piss problem


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I used it on my uncles dog and it worked wonders. He still peed but it wasn’t nearly as often. He could hold it longer
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Originally Posted By colbski⏩
take your dang dog to the beach
His arthritis is too much for him to make the walk, and dogs aren't allowed on the beach during prime hours.
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Originally Posted By Rabbitjb⏩
There’s a reason a vet should make this decision Mr B
Dunno if it's different in the states but the vet just makes a recommendation and the owner has to make the decision.
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It's only going to get worse as the hours pass.

Had to put my wife's dog down a few years back. He was maybe 13 years old. He ended up having heart failure to the point of peeing uncontrollably, and going limp out of nowhere.

The vet determined that we could medicine him up until it completely fails, or put him down. We decided to put him down, because it wouldn't get better and it would be a high cost to slow his death.

My wife was very torn over this, since it was her dog. I was the one that took him to the vet and held his paw as they administered the drugs for the long sleep. She got him cremated and he sits in a little urn in our living room.

IMO. It's worse to keep them alive during their last phase of life. Since their life is shorter than ours. One month to use, is alot longer to them. That is a long time of suffering.
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He's not oblivious to his own health. Good dogs (and yours is!) are aware that messing the house is wrong and I think they tend to feel bad about it. I believe dogs are intelligent enough to have a pretty good handle on things, and they tend to be aware that something is very wrong.

It seems that this is an unpopular opinion in your thread, but you asked. I know it's hard, but it seems that when empathetic, compassionate people like yourself are asking this question, it is time to put him down. Don't leave him to wander, confused and lost, scared and not understanding why he can't control himself. I'm not sure that incontinence in itself is enough of a reason, but blind in one eye? Bad hips? What sucks is seeing them one day completely lose hip function, not being able to walk, and absolutely terrified as you bring them into the vet.

You would be doing the last thing a good and responsible owner has to do. I would do it before his quality of life becomes even worse. Let him go before he's in crippling pain. I have had to do this with a pet before and holy moly, I want to go out like that. Basically on Good Boi Happy Pills, with the people I love scratching my head and ears.

Even in my old age if I could move around a bit, but if I were constantly making messes on myself...Well, I don't want to not remember basic things.

All that being said, you've known your good boy for a long, long time. You are the most qualified to make this difficult decision.
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I'm going through same thing right now OP. Feels
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Originally Posted By redraider86⏩
He's not oblivious to his own health. Good dogs (and yours is!) are aware that messing the house is wrong and I think they tend to feel bad about it. I believe dogs are intelligent enough to have a pretty good handle on things, and they tend to be aware that something is very wrong.

It seems that this is an unpopular opinion in your thread, but you asked. I know it's hard, but it seems that when empathetic, compassionate people like yourself are asking this question, it is time to put him down. Don't leave him to wander, confused and lost, scared and not understanding why he can't control himself. I'm not sure that incontinence in itself is enough of a reason, but blind in one eye? Bad hips? What sucks is seeing them one day completely lose hip function, not being able to walk, and absolutely terrified as you bring them into the vet.

You would be doing the last thing a good and responsible owner has to do. I would do it before his quality of life becomes even worse. Let him go before he's in crippling pain. I have had to do this with a pet before and holy moly, I want to go out like that. Basically on Good Boi Happy Pills, with the people I love scratching my head and ears.

Even in my old age if I could move around a bit, but if I were constantly making messes on myself...Well, I don't want to not remember basic things.

All that being said, you've known your good boy for a long, long time. You are the most qualified to make this difficult decision.
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Originally Posted By LugosiNineOne⏩
How long does it take?
Less than 20 seconds, srs. No indication of pain, and my good boy looked high as a happy kite. I got to tell him I loved him and how good a friend he was to me. It was so sad, but I knew 100% it was the right thing to do.
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Sorry for your loss BourbonBrah. Life's full of difficult decisions, but you're strong enough to make them. =)
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Originally Posted By redraider86⏩
Less than 20 seconds, srs. No indication of pain, and my good boy looked high as a happy kite. I got to tell him I loved him and how good a friend he was to me. It was so sad, but I knew 100% it was the right thing to do.
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This thread made me tear up at work srs. I miss my dog =,(
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Sorry to hear that OP. But what does the Vet say? I had to put my pupper down right after my bday in april


She had cancer and had had dropped a ton of weight and could hardly get around anymore. I couldnt let her suffer any longer. One of the hardest decisions ever so i know what you are going through. Try watching this video OP. It's long (17 min) but Greg talks about how its sometimes better to just say goodbye and release your most precious loved ones rather than be selfish and keep them here close
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[QUOTE=tank2003 post_id=1555586151]Sorry to hear that OP. But what does the Vet say? I had to put my pupper down right after my bday in april
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She had cancer and had had dropped a ton of weight and could hardly get around anymore. I couldnt let her suffer any longer. One of the hardest decisions ever so i know what you are going through. Try watching this video OP. It's long (17 min) but Greg talks about how its sometimes better to just say goodbye and release your most precious loved ones rather than be selfish and keep them here close
[youtube]YGP188R5hPc[youtube][/QUOTE]I'm so sorry bro, just looking at this pictures you can tell she was your homey and such a good friend. Got damm.
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I feel your pain OP 😢
It seems you are a great owner and your pupper had a great life full of love so dont feel guilty bro. You should ask your vet what to do.
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I hate reading threads or stories like this.

I have a bunch of dogs that are all like family to me, so I can definitely empathize with you. When the inevitable time comes I wait until the very last moment that I can as long as they aren't in pain. My vet knows me well enough by now and understands that I'll make an appointment to have one put down, only to cancel at the last minute if conditions stabilize, even if it's only for another day or two.

It's a hard thing to do, to know when the right time is, but I've found that it makes it suck a little less if the vet will give you a tranquilizer or sedative to take home and administer to your dog at home beforehand on the day of your appointment. It gives you a little bit of time to say a final goodbye and ensures that his/her last moments aren't stressful.

Sorry that you have to say goodbye when that time comes.
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sleep tight pupper



sry to hear breh, not sure honestly my dog is 4 years old so havent been through it yet
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Originally Posted By kimm4⏩
Just because a dog isn't showing signs of pain doesn't mean they're not in pain. Many dogs will never show signs of pain because they've always been there trying to please their master.
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plus dogs can function with a lot more pain compared to humans.
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Originally Posted By darkninja67⏩
this

plus dogs can function with a lot more pain compared to humans.
OP ask your vet these questions and get an educated opinion as this decision is important and shouldn't be swayed by miscers imo
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Be a man and do it with a shotgun
No respect srs

Omg I'm op I'm to scared to kill my suffering dog

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I had to feed my dog with a syringe for a few months went from 60 lbs to 40 lbs and she had a seizure and died

I think its much better to put your dog down
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