Veterinarians.....opinion please

[HHI944]

I'm pretty sure we're taking that ride to the vet, in my Landy because he loves that, this afternoon.

He's deteriorated a lot. I tried to feed him bacon this morning and he wouldn't eat it

[Rikao4]

it's time..
DON"T feed him those pills..
they will NOT make him go quietly...
you don't want your last moments ..
looking at a poisoned dog..

they will start a IV line..
and he will go to the bridge..
he took care of you..
now you must step up..

Rika

[HHI944]

Yup, going in towards end of business, until then I'm just spending time with him

[Rikao4]

understand..
BTDT..shared the tears...
give him a rub from all of us...
my boys will take good care of him ..

Rika

[HHI944]

How I'm spending the day

[Baz]

Tough situation but do what Rika says....he's earned a dignified end to an amazing life.

I will have to make the same decision one day and I know it will tear me up, as I know it will you. But be secure in knowing he is now out of pain and that is the most important part of this.

When it is time - go save one as Todd said...there are wonderful dogs who are p.t.s. daily because they have no home and no one to love them. Save another dog's life - and do it for your lab.

Our best to you at this difficult time,
Baz and the girls

[Dueller]

Sweet pooch...he looks like he's had a great run of it. Godspeed. My deepest condolences to you.

[HHI944]

Thanks guys. He is at rest now. Thankfully this came on very fast so he didn't suffer much. We had a good day of just sitting by the pond.

[HarryD]

I am facing the same issues with my 6 1/2 yr old golden.

you listened to your heart and did what is right for your pal. The love and affection will live forever in your soul.

All the best.

[nynor]

dammit, joe. a tough day, for sure.

[krichard]

ugh! I'm so sad reading this! I'm raising a pint of Arrogant Bastard in your boys memory tonight! then I will hug both my boys and dread when this day comes for them....

[Outback Porsche]

Aw crap mate. So sad Joe. Our thoughts are with you.

[HHI944]

Originally Posted by HarryD

I am facing the same issues with my 6 1/2 yr old golden.

you listened to your heart and did what is right for your pal. The love and affection will live forever in your soul.

All the best.

Wow, I'm so sorry. I'm really thankful I had so long with my pup. He had a long, good life.

Originally Posted by nynor

dammit, joe. a tough day, for sure.

Toughest part was when I got home. The bed linens smelled like dog........I just slept on the couch

Originally Posted by krichard

ugh! I'm so sad reading this! I'm raising a pint of Arrogant Bastard in your boys memory tonight! then I will hug both my boys and dread when this day comes for them....

I went through a growler of the dry hopped ABA yesterday. Savor your time with em, I think dogs must be a gift from god.

Originally Posted by Outback Porsche

Aw crap mate. So sad Joe. Our thoughts are with you.

Thanks Jeff

He's at peace now. I'll get the ashes in about 2 weeks and sometime in January make it over to Pine Mountain in Ga to scatter them. That was his favorite place to hike.

[Drdogface]

Also am a DVM and concur with the other one. I have personal experience wit Yellow Labs. Mind went a 12 which is pretty average. I'm sad for you loss as well. I used to do home euth and it was always tough on all...incl myself. Your pain will soften.

[Tishabet]

Sorry to hear this HHI944

[VINMAN]

So sorry Joe. But, your boy is in peace. no more pain.

Man, i hate threads like this.

[matt f]

I'm sorry for your loss Joe.
My three Labs, Woody, Cooper and Spencer will assist your boy in his transition.
Then they will terrorize the place together!
My sincere condolences.
My three loved my old FJ40 sans roof and rides with them are some of my fondest memories.

[sammyg2]

I posted the following in February this year.
I think deep down I knew I wouldn't be able to do it and I still curse my selfishness. Do the right thing.

Originally Posted by sammyg2

My daughter is coming home from college today to say goodbye to her dog.
He's actually mine but I let her think he's hers, best dog I've ever had. He's my best buddy.
This is going to be one of the hardest things I've ever done. Things get all blurry every time I think about it.

[nostatic]

Originally Posted by VINMAN

Man, i hate threads like this.

I was thinking that for a minute, but changed my mind. Threads like this are important and should be embraced. It gives each one of us an opportunity to reflect on the animals that have shared our lives and reminds us to either go spend some time with them (if they are still with us), or remember them (if they passed).

God speed to all who have gone before us.

[craigster59]

Sorry Joe. But just from the 2 pics you posted, I can tell he led a great life! Hiking, cruising around in a Land Rover, you let him "live large" and he showed his gratitude and love.