Upsetting , sorry but just wondered if anyone could help

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Morning

It's time for my amazing 14year old lab to PTS......we would like the vet to come to ours to do it with us by his side, but there's one thing that's worrying me.......he's a big lad, I can't stand the thought of a few of us having to carry him outside to wherever the vets parked......I know this may sound ridiculous but I need to know how this normally happens. I'm so sorry if I've upset anyone reading this 💐

I'm so sorry this time has come, I've had to have the vet come to the house twice this year for my 15 year old dogs and both times he came inside the house and was very kind in giving us time with our dogs, I hope it will be the same for you. Sorry again, it's such a painful time x

Should have explained maybe that there were 2 injections, the first one a sedative to relax and we still had some moments with our dogs conscious, then he asked if we were ready and administered the second x

It's not at all ridiculous, I'd be upset about that as well and I don't even have dogs.

@Somnambulist thanks, I'm sorry to you too. I'm most concerned how the vet takes the dog away as in from our house out to his/her van As he's heavy and I couldn't lift him.......

Is there another adult who could help the vet with that? I don't know how they would other than to carry.

I'm so sorry.

I'm sure the vet would be happy to answer questions/come up with a plan if you ask.

Hi sorry I realised afterwards that might have been what you meant - mine were quite big lads (big collies) and myself and my husband managed by carrying them out on their beds, but yes there's no getting away from it, it was distressing to carry them out of the house. The moment takes over as you have no choice but be kind to yourself, if you can, you'll probably be braver than you think but it is heartrending x

Thank you everyone , you've been so kind x

I helped the vet carry my mums very heavy Lab out to the car. It was on a sort of stretcher sheet and she was covered so it felt quite dignified.

I have had to help the vet with a horse which is very heavy.

Please be kind to yourself and know you've done the very right thing by your doggo.

Sorry forgot to add. Our friend is a vet and she says that doing it in the home with their family around them is the kindest way. Sending love x

Hello and really sorry. We've had this several times with different vets, and I remember at least two had a vet nurse with them, who helped carry the dog out.

You could give them a call? I think most vets know that owners are not going to be much use for anything at that point.

So sorry, OP. It's just so bloody sad when they go :(

However, carrying him in his bed or perhaps ensuring he goes on a sturdy blanket - that way the blanket can act as a type of stretcher might be best? Nothing undignified in that xx

Thanks again x we've booked an appt for the home visit this week........she said she will bring her stretcher......a hate this wait

Sorry to hear it's time. I lost my hefty lab Charlie in July and the vet came with a nurse to my home and I went to the garden as they carried him out. That was the bit that upset me the most. Hugs xx

The wait is a horrible limbo but with my second dog although I knew the time was nearing he had improved and even that morning I was hopeful for a bit longer - he went for his usual wander outside and 'something' happened, I'm not even sure what so it ended up as an emergency visit from the vet. That was in September and every day still I wish it had ended differently for him, I feel wretched about it :-( hopefully at least you'll be spared that.

I know it's so hard but I hope you have still some treasured moments to come, I have found videos I took in their last days to be some comfort, I wasn't sure they'd help and taking them with the knowledge that time was against us was hard but they have helped a little. Hope the days ahead are as easy on you as possible x

Thanks again everyone for taking the time to help

My darling boy was pts this morning, at the moment it's still so sore but I have no regrets and I'm so proud of him x

Sorry to hear you had to say goodbye to your precious boy today OP. When you feel able, browse through all your photos that you've taken throughout his life and remember all the happy times you shared and remember what a great life you gave him. You've done the right thing but it's a hell of a hard thing to do. Sending a big hug .

You've done the kindest thing for your boy. Please be kind to yourself x

Big hugs to you thinking . He was a lucky dog to have been part of your family .