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post 1555561301 07-06-2018, 09:12 AM
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I have three aging dogs and they're going to have to be in really bad health for me to put them down. For me, it's got to be very obvious that it's "time".
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My dad actually had to put our dog down with a rifle 6 years ago. The dog was 13 years old and in a ton of pain. There were no vets easily available at the time and it would have taken way too long. So he had to do it as cleanly as he could himself. I wasn't there but I know it was fukking rough on him. It still fuks with him.
post 1555561401 07-06-2018, 09:13 AM
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Well, don't wait until it's too late.

My ex-wife's family didn't put her first dog down until he was blind and fell down the stairs regularly.

Then we had a black lab while we were married. Her legs stopped working right, and every night we would wake up to hear her crying, and we would go downstairs to inevitably find her laying in her own poop unable to get up. My ex would wash her up, and we would do it again the next night. Eventually my ex started sleeping downstairs for about a month before we finally put her down. It was still hard, but thinking about how long and how many times she must have been laying there crying until one of us woke up...
post 1555561621 07-06-2018, 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted By nothingshocking⏩
Then we had a black lab while we were married. Her legs stopped working right, and every night we would wake up to hear her crying, and we would go downstairs to inevitably find her laying in her own poop unable to get up. My ex would wash her up, and we would do it again the next night. Eventually my ex started sleeping downstairs for about a month before we finally put her down. It was still hard, but thinking about how long and how many times she must have been laying there crying until one of us woke up...
well that wasn't pleasant to read, with my black lab lying at my feet
post 1555562831 07-06-2018, 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted By MrBourbon⏩
Blind in one eye (see pic), nearly totally deaf. Has bad hips (common in a daschund). He doesn't have much energy but is in no evident pain.
When mine had numerous conditions and i looked at him, he gave me a sign. The sign was like i am tired and don't feel well. If you know your dog well then you will recognize it. Don't keep the dog around for you, that is selfish, keep the dog around because it is living a good life. Good luck!
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post 1555562941 07-06-2018, 09:29 AM
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My brother is going through the same thing although his dog has cancer and a degenerative neurological disease, the feels:



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post 1555563091 07-06-2018, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted By nothingshocking⏩
Well, don't wait until it's too late.

My ex-wife's family didn't put her first dog down until he was blind and fell down the stairs regularly.

Then we had a black lab while we were married. Her legs stopped working right, and every night we would wake up to hear her crying, and we would go downstairs to inevitably find her laying in her own poop unable to get up. My ex would wash her up, and we would do it again the next night. Eventually my ex started sleeping downstairs for about a month before we finally put her down. It was still hard, but thinking about how long and how many times she must have been laying there crying until one of us woke up...
That is heartbreaking to read and why I err on the side of sooner than later. I don't want my beloved pet to suffer and I also don't want to come home from work to find they passed without me there by their side.
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post 1555564331 07-06-2018, 09:43 AM
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Right in the feels. I got a little choked up reading the op srs.
post 1555564451 07-06-2018, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted By Pozy⏩
Sorry boyo, my dog died in his sleep. He'll be in a better place, he had a long one. You dun gud keeping him alive that long. Now, next time buy a tom cat and let him roam so he dies early b/a and goes out a b/a. Phucking hate dogs and people grossly attached to them.
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post 1555564941 07-06-2018, 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted By FoulSmell⏩
This, I was just about to go to the beach, and my pup got all playful. Now I feel guilty about going.
take your dang dog to the beach
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post 1555565171 07-06-2018, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted By Pozy⏩
Sorry boyo, my dog died in his sleep. He'll be in a better place, he had a long one. You dun gud keeping him alive that long. Now, next time buy a tom cat and let him roam so he dies early b/a and goes out a b/a. Phucking hate dogs and people grossly attached to them.
some of the age 48, Jun 2018 join dates are good people but guys like you ruin it for all of the good ones.

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post 1555566751 07-06-2018, 10:10 AM
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You made 100% the right choice. The dog was clearly not in good shape. If he could talk I'm sure he would have said that he's ready to go.
post 1555568021 07-06-2018, 10:32 AM
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Phuck OP I am tearing right now at work. I went through this I had to put my pupper down after 17 years he lost strength on his 4's so we gave him a day and decided to put him down. It was not life anymore he looked visibly troubled that he couldn't get up. Seems unfair to do this, but it's really for the best.
post 1555571101 07-06-2018, 11:14 AM
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Sorry you’re in this position, man. It’s heartbreaking. You’ve given him a good long life.

If the incontinence is the worst part for him, have you considered doggy diapers?
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post 1555575671 07-06-2018, 12:09 PM
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I'm so sorry to hear this. As the owner you're the only one who knows when it's time.

Not sure if this will be any help but it's a good article and signs to look out for:

https://petlossathome.com/signs-of-pain-suffering/
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post 1555575921 07-06-2018, 12:12 PM
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An animal will never ever choose death over life
Unless he is in horrible pain every day its selfish to put him down
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post 1555576261 07-06-2018, 12:16 PM
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This is a tough position, man. I had three dogs growing up. One died suddenly from a stomach ailment. We put one to sleep shortly after it was diagnosed with a lethal cancer. The third slowly deteriorated with a sub-lethal cancer and variety of other ailments. The third one was already an anxious pup before she deteriorated. She was also a really well-behaved and good-hearted dog. It was hell for her gradually sliding towards her end. And it was hell for us. I'm certain that she would have been happier being silently and painlessly put to sleep before she lost control over her motor functions, started getting delusional, etc. The first two dogs died younger, but they were better off. Good luck.
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post 1555576281 07-06-2018, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted By MrBourbon⏩
Blind in one eye (see pic), nearly totally deaf. Has bad hips (common in a daschund).He doesn't have much energy but is in no evident pain.
And you want to put him to sleep?

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post 1555576991 07-06-2018, 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted By cobhc⏩
And you want to put him to sleep?

wtfman
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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post 1555577131 07-06-2018, 12:23 PM
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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.
But isn't that something you should know and not guess before you kill a pet you've had for 18 years?

My girlfriend shows no evident signs of pain. Can I have her put to sleep based on the off chance that she is?

I'm srs, can I?
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post 1555577451 07-06-2018, 12:26 PM
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post 1555577511 07-06-2018, 12:27 PM
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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.
Wrong by a mile, even if your dog is a trained emotionless soldier the vet will easly see if dog has problems that cause pain
Sounds like op is just tired of cleaning piss stains and looks for a reason to be selfish and put him down
Dog lived a long life you can put him down but dont act like you will be doing him a favor if he is indeed in no daily pain
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post 1555577941 07-06-2018, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted By SerbianSickKant⏩
Sounds like op is just tired of cleaning piss stains and looks for a reason to be selfish and put him down
Agreed.

I like OP but I'm with Slobodan on this one.
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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.
Dogs have lots of ways they show pain from excessive licking to stimulate endorphins to lameness or whimpering and many more

I'd like to see the research on why dogs don't show pain to please their master? Is this from Dr Bruce Fogles work in the field of Dog Psychology?
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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.
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Originally Posted By DirtyDon123⏩
Dogs have lots of ways they show pain from excessive licking to stimulate endorphins to lameness or whimpering and many more

I'd like to see the research on why dogs don't show pain to please their master? Is this from Dr Bruce Fogles work in the field of Dog Psychology?
its flawless female logic
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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.
bull****. They may not howl, but their movement gets impeded. Sometimes they squint when walking. Ect ect
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Originally Posted By SerbianSickKant⏩
An animal will never ever choose death over life
Unless he is in horrible pain every day its selfish to put him down
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Originally Posted By DirtyDon123⏩
Dogs have lots of ways they show pain from excessive licking to stimulate endorphins to lameness or whimpering and many more

I'd like to see the research on why dogs don't show pain to please their master? Is this from Dr Bruce Fogles work in the field of Dog Psychology?
women gonna women dude. Don’t even ask. Disregard her thoughts bro.
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Originally Posted By SerbianSickKant⏩
its flawless female logic
Fuk off. I'm not here to argue. All I'm saying is not all dogs will show signs of pain when in pain. There are plenty of articles out there to research.

Wishing you the best OP good luck.
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