I can't quite believe it. She was 12, she's had spinal pain for years and lately the drugs she's been on long term just weren't cutting it. She's been so uncomfortable, getting very little restful sleep as she's up and down all night growling to herself, and in the last week she started doing it (jumping up in pain, pacing and growling) in the mornings as well as in the night.
I'd given her as much pain relief as I had available tonight then topped it off with tramadol, but she just couldn't sit or lie comfortably at all. DH and I have argued so often about when it would be time, as these issues have been around for a long time, but suddenly we just agreed that she'd had enough.
Vet had to give her 2 shots of sedative as she was super aggressive to the end, but she finally fell asleep in my arms with me and DH telling her that she was our best girl.
I feel absolutely wretched. Sorry if I don't comment for a while, I needed to write this out.
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I lost my dog tonight
WhoisitnowRalph · 16/11/2019 22:54
it's heart-breaking, but you did the right thing and she's pain free now
So sorry. It is hard to lose them but you did the right thing & she knew she was loved until the end 
It's so hard to know when it's the right time. I'm so sorry for your loss, she's at peace now and she's not in any pain. She was obviously very much loved.
So sorry for your loss. Ultimately you did the kindness thing and at least she's not suffering now. Animals give you so much joy but it's the hardest decision letting them go. You did the right thing and hopefully this will give you some comfort eventually. Have been through this myself.
I'm so sorry.
We had to let our girl go last February and we still miss her sorely.
My ds (15) had a big old cry only yesterday saying he wanted to pet her one more time and tell her she really WAS the best girl.
We got a little house dog (our other was a lab and she loved to run through the fields and follow ds about) and she's nothing like our previous dog, but she has helped to heal a little.
We were all there to say goodbye to our lab too, she knew she was adored and idolised as I am sure yours did too 
We had to have our darling lab put to sleep just after Christmas a few years ago. She had terrible arthritis (she was a rescue and came from a puppy farm 
) and the vet was amazed we got her as far as two days past her 13th birthday.
She was the gentlest soul, asked for nothing other than our love and I still miss her now. I think I cried non stop for 4 days, DH was starting to worry he admitted later. I have her ashes in a lovely wood carved box with her massive collar inside (she was a chunky girl).
I don't think you should have a dog unless you love them unconditionally - flaws and all. We now have 2 spaniels and I make the most of every single day with them - their lives are too too short.
It does get better honest, and I'm so sorry for your loss
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