Just had to do this 2 weeks ago. 14 plus year companion. Definitely the right thing to do but the crappiest decision you can make as a pet owner. Dog had no bladder control and honesty don't think he was even aware when he was pissing, he would just walk around the house, pissing all the while. Got to the point that I carried him outside every time just to make sure he didn't start until I got him out there.
We've had to do it with three long term dogs over the years and it just doesn't get easier, you think you're prepared when you plan it out a little bit, but ya ain't.
This time was particularly hard, as he always kind of enjoyed going to the vet, and after they prepped him for the needle he was so happy go lucky and trotting around the room, wagging his tail, I damn near couldn't do it. Then when the drugs hit, he was staring right at me for a brief moment with a "WTF" look in his eye that I can't explain, then he drifted off.
They say they can't feel it and there's no pain, but I always wonder - they have to be cognizant of the fact their heart is stopping.
Sorry, didn't mean to bring y'all more down....😢
We've had to do it with three long term dogs over the years and it just doesn't get easier, you think you're prepared when you plan it out a little bit, but ya ain't.
This time was particularly hard, as he always kind of enjoyed going to the vet, and after they prepped him for the needle he was so happy go lucky and trotting around the room, wagging his tail, I damn near couldn't do it. Then when the drugs hit, he was staring right at me for a brief moment with a "WTF" look in his eye that I can't explain, then he drifted off.
They say they can't feel it and there's no pain, but I always wonder - they have to be cognizant of the fact their heart is stopping.
Sorry, didn't mean to bring y'all more down....😢