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What to expect when your dog is pts :(

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Chocolatepeanuts · 15/04/2018 11:53

Our lovely dog is being put to sleep tomorrow. He has been under investigation for a few weeks after suddenly losing a lot of power to his hind legs. He hasnt improved despite medication and i actually feel this should have been done a week ago but DH disagreed. Hes worse this morning and DH has reluctantly agreed its what needs to he done.

He called the vet today to see if she could come out to our home. Very naively we assumed she could administer an injection and he would go peacefully. She says he needs to come in but as shes on call today shes on her own. She explained re sedation and IV drip and from previous investigations over the past few weeks where Ddog has became aggressive she would prefer another vet present. She stressed she CAN do it today if hes in serious pain but ideally wait until tomorrow. As far as we can tell hes not in pain, just unable to walk or toilet. Its horrific watching him try. She suggested upping the tramadol in the meantime

Sorry this is longer then i meant it to be. Dh is in bits. He will be taking him tomorrow. Can anyone tell me so I can tell him what to expect? Will it be traumatic for Ddog? Will it hurt him? Will it be peaceful? How long will it take? Cant believe its hapoening Sad

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LeapinLizards · 16/04/2018 09:52

Thinking of you today chocolatepeanuts - such a sad day. Hope it is peaceful and your DH bears up.

This thread is hard for me to read because I fear that it's a situation we'll be facing in the near future. My DDog is a rescue and her usually affectionate and lovely temperament changes to one of real aggression for vet visits because she is so massively stressed. I can't bear the thought of her death being stressful for her and I am hugely heartened to read your post, Lucisky. What a brilliant vet you have. I wonder if mine would do this. It would lessen the stress for everyone, most of all DDog, if they would.

Lucisky · 16/04/2018 11:26

Leapinlizards I think vets come across many dogs like this, and it couldn't have been more peaceful. What I didn't want was having to take him to the vets as an emergency and for him to struggle and panic, which would have been horrible. I felt a bit mean and disloyal when I fed him the sedatives with some roast beef though. I think if possible I will always have dogs pts at home now. The only thing was the cost, which was an eye watering £275. Honestly, I have had horses put down and removed for less.

LeapinLizards · 16/04/2018 12:10

I agree, an emergency visit to the vet would be terrible. I don't think I'd mind about feeding the sedatives with something tasty because I'd know i was doing it for her benefit.

The cost is eye-watering, though. I'm very grateful to you for posting this info too so I'm prepared on all fronts - the option of sedation before the vet's arrival, the vet coming to the house and the high costs attached to it. Just knowing this may be an option is a huge relief - I'm going to find out if my vet does it - and being ready for the high cost is really helpful. I will siphon off some money now so it doesn't feel such a big cost when the time comes.

pigsDOfly · 16/04/2018 13:00

Sad day Chocolatepeanuts thinking of you. Flowers

pigsDOfly · 16/04/2018 13:02

@AnotherOriginalUserName. Your post should be in every vet's waiting room.

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Chocolatepeanuts · 17/04/2018 00:00

Thanks everyone it's all over and he is at peace now. Dh went with him and brought him home. Now its done it was clearly thw right thing to do. Looking though olf photos today I cant believe hoe much he failed. Thanks for all your kind posts and good wishes xxx

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DramaAlpaca · 17/04/2018 00:43

I'm so very sorry for your loss.

to you both Flowers

LeapinLizards · 17/04/2018 07:11

I was thinking of you last night chocolatepeanuts. I'm glad you feel so strongly that it was the right thing to do. It must help to know that. Flowers to you and your DH.

freshstart24 · 17/04/2018 07:57

Sorry for your loss chocolatepeanuts. Glad DH was with Ddog.

BiteyShark · 17/04/2018 08:03

So sorry to hear about your loss Flowers. It is obvious he was well loved and you did your best for him right up to the end.

SpartacusTheCat · 17/04/2018 08:12

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WhistlerGrey · 17/04/2018 08:22

I’m so sorry for your loss and I hope in time both you and your husband can take comfort in all the many wonderful memories you must have.

I have had a good cry reading this - my darling dogs are 14 and 15.

user1494588420 · 17/04/2018 09:26

This has brought a tear or two to my eye . On my 36th birthday I had to take my mom's beloved cat to be put down. Tizzi was the grand old age of 23 and we had her since she was 2! It was heartbreaking but lovely that she purred really loud until the end. She even put her paw out ready for the injection. They are so much more than pets they are close family.

pigsDOfly · 17/04/2018 16:03
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ThisIsTheFirstStep · 17/04/2018 16:08

Big hugs to you OP, your dog is at peace and not in pain now. Flowers

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