*hugs*
Here are some cheaper alternatives to Prozac:
D.A.P - http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2755194
Rescue Remedy (I had good results for this one about one dropper full in every water dish works)-
http://www.rescueremedy.com/
Valerian root (some of the members here have had great results with this. Not sure how much to add to this though. You can look at what you give to humans and estimate for your pup)- http://www.anxiety-and-depression-s...ative_medicine/herbs_supplements/valerian.php
I had to put my Carter down for a ton of different reasons including SA just about a year a go (give or take a week). He was 3 years old, and between him trying to kill himself, me stressing out over it (I was scared to leave the house to go to work since I knew any day I would come home to a dead dog), him trying to kill other people, and the constant worry, I ended up putting him to sleep. I felt horrible for doing it, but I knew I had tried everything for him and there was nothing more anyone else could do for him then I had done.
I'll be honest with you and myself, I do not regret putting Carter down. I loved the dog so much, but my goodness the stress I was under was making me sick constantly. We had no friends, no life, I ended up not even having food in the house because I would rush from home to work then back home to take care of the dog.
I have Nubs now and everyone who watched me on here deal with Carter knows Nubs was my reward for everything I did with Carter. He is the best dog I could have every gotten. He is everything I wanted in a dog and more.
You are the only one that can say yes it is time or no it isn't. 15 years is a good life for a dog. Maybe it is getting near to the time of letting him run over that bridge. You'll know when it is time. For me it was the day I came home and Carter had hurt himself so bad that there was blood all over my basement, and I knew I could no longer keep him safe. You just know deep inside of yourself that it is time.
No one here will look badly at you for putting your guy down if you feel it is necessary. Try one or two of the things listed first. They take a few weeks to get into the system enough to work, but it's worth it. At least then you'll feel better about it.
Good luck, and PM me if you ever need to talk.
Here are some cheaper alternatives to Prozac:
D.A.P - http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2755194
Rescue Remedy (I had good results for this one about one dropper full in every water dish works)-
http://www.rescueremedy.com/
Valerian root (some of the members here have had great results with this. Not sure how much to add to this though. You can look at what you give to humans and estimate for your pup)- http://www.anxiety-and-depression-s...ative_medicine/herbs_supplements/valerian.php
I had to put my Carter down for a ton of different reasons including SA just about a year a go (give or take a week). He was 3 years old, and between him trying to kill himself, me stressing out over it (I was scared to leave the house to go to work since I knew any day I would come home to a dead dog), him trying to kill other people, and the constant worry, I ended up putting him to sleep. I felt horrible for doing it, but I knew I had tried everything for him and there was nothing more anyone else could do for him then I had done.
I'll be honest with you and myself, I do not regret putting Carter down. I loved the dog so much, but my goodness the stress I was under was making me sick constantly. We had no friends, no life, I ended up not even having food in the house because I would rush from home to work then back home to take care of the dog.
I have Nubs now and everyone who watched me on here deal with Carter knows Nubs was my reward for everything I did with Carter. He is the best dog I could have every gotten. He is everything I wanted in a dog and more.
You are the only one that can say yes it is time or no it isn't. 15 years is a good life for a dog. Maybe it is getting near to the time of letting him run over that bridge. You'll know when it is time. For me it was the day I came home and Carter had hurt himself so bad that there was blood all over my basement, and I knew I could no longer keep him safe. You just know deep inside of yourself that it is time.
No one here will look badly at you for putting your guy down if you feel it is necessary. Try one or two of the things listed first. They take a few weeks to get into the system enough to work, but it's worth it. At least then you'll feel better about it.
Good luck, and PM me if you ever need to talk.
