1st time in 45 years we have no dog in our house

[mrsstats]

On Tuesday we had to make the heartbreaking decision to have our 16 year old diabetic dog to sleep. He was blind and deaf and has been diabetic for the past 3.5 years. He became ill on Saturday, stopped eating Sunday and became very life less. Being diabetic and not eating doesn't work since you can't give insulin. We did take him to emergency on Sunday to have them look at him. The doctor did a preliminary exam and wanted to admit him to the hospital for more testing (estimated cost $3,000) My husband asked if our Petey was dying and the vet answered "We are all dying" Not the flippant answer I wanted to hear. We asked if he could give Petey fluids and we would take him home and see our vet the next day.

Went to see our vet and he felt our pup might have had a stroke and based on his age we would do testing - ultra sound, mri, extensive blood work or do nothing. We decided to take him home to see if we would have a miracle and he would eat again. We discussed it when we were home and made the decision that if he did not eat by the next day we would end his suffering. Now for the 1st time in 45 years we do not have a dog in our house. We are sad but know we made the right decision for Petey.

 

[Rolltydr]

On Tuesday we had to make the heartbreaking decision to have our 16 year old diabetic dog to sleep. He was blind and deaf and has been diabetic for the past 3.5 years. He became ill on Saturday, stopped eating Sunday and became very life less. Being diabetic and not eating doesn't work since you can't give insulin. We did take him to emergency on Sunday to have them look at him. The doctor did a preliminary exam and wanted to admit him to the hospital for more testing (estimated cost $3,000) My husband asked if our Petey was dying and the vet answered "We are all dying" Not the flippant answer I wanted to hear. We asked if he could give Petey fluids and we would take him home and see our vet the next day.

Went to see our vet and he felt our pup might have had a stroke and based on his age we would do testing - ultra sound, mri, extensive blood work or do nothing. We decided to take him home to see if we would have a miracle and he would eat again. We discussed it when we were home and made the decision that if he did not eat by the next day we would end his suffering. Now for the 1st time in 45 years we do not have a dog in our house. We are sad but know we made the right decision for Petey.

I’m so sorry for you, and Petey. You know you made the right decision but it sure does hurt. We had to put our Calypso down in August and I still think of her every day. RIP Petey!

 

[WinniWoman]

You did make the right decision, but so sorry about your loss of Petey. Been through it 5 times so I know how you feel. So hard to lose a family member, which is what dogs are.

 

[AnnaS]

So sorry for your loss of Petey. Yes, been through it three times. So hard!!!!

 

[silentg]

So sad to hear this, but you did the right thing for Petey.

 

[Panina]

So sorry on your loss of your family member Petey. Your love is apparent, your heartbreak is too.

 

[goaliedave]

Also me! Divorced at last.
(Ex-wife took the dog, in case i wasn't clear)
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[Talent312]

We faced the same quandary a few years ago with our Buddy, a Golden.
We asked the vet if it was time. She said we could try to keep her going.
Three weeks later, we had to carry him back in our arms to be put down.

The only bright spot in this whole thing, if you can call it that:
Now is a good time to replace your carpets (unless you get a puppy).
The same goes for goaliedave (if you kept the house).

 

[jackio]

I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved pet.

 

[PrairieGirl]

So sorry to hear of your loss of Petey. Our four legged family members leave pawprints on our hearts forever. It is so hard, but know that you did the right thing.

 

[BJRSanDiego]

Petey is forever in your hearts and will never be forgotten by those who loved him.

 

[Glynda]

Heartbreaking, I know, but you provided him a great life and made the right decision based on his suffering and age. So sorry for your loss.

 

[DaveNV]

The hardest part of being the adult in a relationship with a pet is making the difficult choices. So sorry for your loss. He’s better off now.

Dave

 

[Passepartout]

It's the price we pay for all the love our pets give us freely. Keep Petey in your hearts. where he will abide with all your other beloved pets.

 

[presley]

I'm sorry that you lost your little friend. I know there's nothing anyone can say or do to make you feel better. I'm sure he was very thankful that you didn't allow him to suffer too much.

 

[mentalbreak]

So heartbreaking to make the difficult decision. I imagine the quiet is deafening.
So sorry for your family’s loss.

 

[Maverick1963]

Heartbreaking and sorry for your loss. I am sure Petey is missing you all
but he still sees you and wants your usual smile. I know it takes time but
hope your suffering will not last too long.

 

[CalGalTraveler]

Sorry to hear about your loss of Petey. You made the right decision and were a caring dog-owner to support him to this ripe old age with his disease.

 

[geist1223]

A few years back we had to put down our two Corgies within 14 months of each other. It is always heart breaking. But as the Breeder told us it is always better to be a bit early in this decision than wait too long. Our Vet is a friend and so each Corgie was put down at our House on their favorite sofa in the TV Room surrounded by us and the other pets. After we put Fancy down we lasted a whole two months before we rescued a GSP from the local Humane Society.

 

[easyrider]

Bummer about Petey. We have always had a Rex in our life. When one Rex passed another appeared. We went a couple of years without a Rex between the last two and I doubt we ever wait that long again.

Bill

 

[cissy]

I'm so sorry. RIP Petey.

 

[Timeshare Von]

Run free Petey!

It's always tough to know "when" and to then follow-through with humanely taking care of them at the very end. You're in my thoughts & prayers.

 

[Tkhalaska]

We are currently at the Grandview in Las Vegas and got a call today from our housesitter that our beloved sassy passed away in her sleep suddenly and unexpectedly. She was an older dog but was active and had no health problems. I am still somewhat in shock alternating between being thankfull that she had an excellent dog life and didn't experience a period of prolonged illness or disability, and sadness that we weren't with her when she went. I grieve with you.

 

[stmartinfan]

Sorry to hear about the loss of both dogs in this discussion. It's always so hard to lose a pet. The house always seems so empty without that eager greeting from a beloved dog when you walk in the door.

 

[easyrider]

We are currently at the Grandview in Las Vegas and got a call today from our housesitter that our beloved sassy passed away in her sleep suddenly and unexpectedly. She was an older dog but was active and had no health problems. I am still somewhat in shock alternating between being thankfull that she had an excellent dog life and didn't experience a period of prolonged illness or disability, and sadness that we weren't with her when she went. I grieve with you.

That is really a bummer.

Bill