Dogs and the rainbow bridge

[Eliza9917]

How did you know it was the right time? Did you just know?

Were you at peace with the decision once you thought it was time?

My dog has osteosarcoma (bone cancer) that has spread to her lungs. About 3 week ago the vet said weeks now rather than months. She stopped eating after breakfast yesterday and won't have anything despite us offering all sorts.

Up until now I didn't think it was time yet and didn't know how I'd make the call but now she's started the process herself I feel irs right to do it now. Obviously I'm devastated to lose her but I don't feel as bad as I thought I would about calling it. I don't want her to starve herself to death and I don't want her to suffer. I want her to have some dignity.

Hugs to you tonight... you did the last kind , loving act for her that you could.
I lost my beloved boy to cancer three years ago and still miss him every single day. But the sadness is worth it for the many years of love we had.

OP, I’m so sorry. You did the right thing. It takes a lot of bravery and a lot of love to let go and do the right thing by our pets. Your pup knew she was loved. Thank you for giving her a wonderful life.

The vet told me that one of the pointers is that my dog, who also had cancer and always greeted me in an extravagant manner, wouldn't seem as pleased to see me.

With him, I found I just knew. With other dogs, I went by the vet's advice.

I just want to add that it was one of the hardest and saddest things I have ever had to do, as both the vet and I thought his cancer was in remission and he had been free of new lumps for about ten months when it reappeared with a vengeance.