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Sorry you're going through this. KC. I know how hard it is.


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Went through this last April. My GSP Max had a knot come up on his hip and foot. He was 11 years old. Vet said we could biopsy but odds are it was cancer. We let it run its course.
When Max started not eating well and started losing weight, I made the call. No need to waste away. At that point, a few days or weeks of painful living was not worth it.
Vet made it easy and peaceful.

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My daughter has been a Vet for about 12 years. She will tell you that putting an animal down is the worst part of her job. She has three dogs at home. When it was time for a prior dog to go, she had to get a friend (Vet) to do it. Tore her up.

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Originally Posted by RiverRider
Sorry you're going through this. KC. I know how hard it is.

Indeed.

In my experience it's rare for a dog to die of natural causes in his or her sleep.

When we bring a puppy home we know this is what we're signing up for.

When she's in obvious chronic pain, it's time.


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I'm sad to hear your buddy is on her way out.
She's a member of the family and you've shared some adventures so it's going to be a painful decision.
I don't wait too long once they turn a corner and start losing control.

Give her lots of treats and love and let her go....

Our latest to go loved hotdogs so that's what she got with love and no hidden pills!


Sorry my friend!


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14 yrs is a good run.
A lifetime....
BTDT with the decision like many others on the thread.
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Best of luck with your decision, we all feel your pain.


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Sad situation. I had a retriever that I lived with and hunted with from his 45 th day of life. He developed a bad hip at 10 years old and there wasn't anything to be done. I could tell he was in pain and the day finally can when he could not get in and out of the truck much less hunt. Even walking down the steps of my deck was working on him. I thought at first he was just getting older and maybe after hunts he was just a bit tired and sore. But as time went on it was evident it was more than that. The vet confirmed my fears. It was hard but after 11 years together I owed him a easy out. So I had him put down.

About two days later my girl friend at the time called me a said she saw an ad for chocolate labs in the next town over. She got me to go over to have a look. I picked one out and a few days later we picked him up. What a handful that little guy was. A lot different than my mellow old golden retriever. Keeping up with him did take my mind off my loss and the new dog ended up being a great one in the field. He loved to hunt.
He would go batsht crazy even when you got your hunting clothes out of the dryer and carried them to the closet.


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Another example of decision by campfire. You bought the ticket for this trip14 years ago…time to visit the vet.

And no good Dog deserves to have their brains blown out by the hand they came to for a head rub. This isn’t the 1800’s. “Oh let’s go to a favorite spot and when you’re not looking I’ll blow your brains out buddy.” Some don’t deserve Dogs or guns.

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Originally Posted by KC
This is a tough decision for me. Please help me make the right decision.

Sounds like it's time ....... Buy another pup straight way.

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Oh man, I truly feel for you. I dread the day that I have to make that decision with Shadow. 14 years old is the end of a dog's life. It's time to say good bye to your beloved friend. Most dogs are better than most people.

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Originally Posted by battue
Another example of decision by campfire. You bought the ticket for this trip14 years ago…time to visit the vet.

And no good Dog deserves to have their brains blown out by the hand they came to for a head rub. This isn’t the 1800’s. “Oh let’s go to a favorite spot and when you’re not looking I’ll blow your brains out buddy.” Some don’t deserve Dogs or guns.

Agree on all counts.

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I’m sorry your going through this my friend as I and many on this thread know the feeling all to well. I’ve been there more than I wanted and each time it gets harder, perhaps because we learn more to recognize and return the love they give us. Enjoy her while you can, she will let you know when she’s ready to say goodbye….

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We lost our 14 1/2 year lab one month ago. She had several cancerous lumps removed over the years. As long as she was mobile, ate, drank, and wagged her tail all was good. One day she was unable. We knew it was time.

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Originally Posted by Fubarski
Take her to her favorite place.

Feed her her favorite treats.

Take some pictures.

Scratch her in her favorite spots.

Send her on ta her next adventure.
This ^^^^^^^



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Had a Australian Cattle Dog that I rescued as a young dog and when the time come that he couldn’t get up wife and I took him to vet and to be put down. Vet came in to give him the shot and I had to step out….wife was with him till he took his last breath. I waited out in parking lot and they brought him out in a blanket to take home and bury. On way home my wife said he was laying on the table and looked up and tears was running down his face….then he died and she took her hand and closed his eyes. You think they don’t have feeling…told my wife wish she had not told me that been several years now and it still haunts me thinking of that last moment he had.

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We've had two put down over the past 18 months. They were 14 & 15 years. One my wife adopted when she first moved here and the other was a wedding present and wonderful golden retriever. They had been part of our family since before our son was born so it was hard for everyone; but... There comes a time when it is the right thing to do. At 14 years of age and with a tumor, keeping it alive is not doing it a favor. Do the right thing, try to ensure it has a few good days and put / have it put down painlessly or at least quickly.

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Hate stuff like this. Either way, it won’t be easy.

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It's probably time now, or very near it. You'll know. My Maggie is 15. Deaf as a post and half blind. She's "day to day", but happy for now. Considerations like how quickly your vet is available may figure in. Cancer often works quick and her time with you is probably measured in days or a few weeks. Sorry for your loss.

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The call isn't hard to make.
It's the timing that's difficult.

When they can't get around? Time to go.
More bad days than good days? Time to go.
When upkeep costs more than food and normal care. Tine to go.

I have always hated to see the "cost" word thrown in, but I wasn't a doctor or lawyer, nor do I have a 6 digit retirement account.
It's just one of the factors I have no choice but to add to the calculation.

Sorry for your crisis, but I'm waiting for the "other shoe to drop" for my 10 year old Rotweiller.

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