In my experience and opinion, it is of no benefit to second guess this decision.
The dog was in declining health without a good prognosis and an elderly dog.
Frankly, I think you made a wise and sound decision for the dog's comfort
A few days ago my dog began coughing and struggling to catch her breathe. It seemed to only get worse as time went on. Saturday we took her to an emergency vet, where we discovered through x-rays she had a heart murmur. Because of these issues she also had fluid in her lungs. She is a Papillon, I got her when she was 9 or 10 and had her for 5 years. They had her on oxygen, and the doctor said she would have to stay over night to get her oxygen levels back to where they need to be. They gave us the option of attempting to treat this terminal disease. With that being said, our options were to pay nearly $1000 to keep her overnight, and then attempt to try different treatments and see how she is able to react to the medication. He said on average, he sees dogs make it about 6 months on this treatment plan with constant checkups and changes to her medication. While he has also seen times where they last 2 weeks. He mentioned very rarely does a dog in this position make it a year or longer. I felt that the best choice was to stop her suffering, but I cant help but think I made the wrong decision. What if she was one of the rare cases that would have lasted another two years? This is the first time I have ever had to make this decision with a pet. She was my best friend and up until this last week she seemed to be in good spirits, though I know dogs are good at hiding their pain. I was surprised to get this news. Does any one have any opinions or experience in the matter?
Thank you in advanced.
You did the right thing! Dogs are too wonderful to be allowed to suffer when it's in our power to put an end to it. It's always heart wrenching. Take comfort in knowing you gave her a marvelous life.
A few days ago my dog began coughing and struggling to catch her breathe. It seemed to only get worse as time went on. Saturday we took her to an emergency vet, where we discovered through x-rays she had a heart murmur. Because of these issues she also had fluid in her lungs. She is a Papillon, I got her when she was 9 or 10 and had her for 5 years. They had her on oxygen, and the doctor said she would have to stay over night to get her oxygen levels back to where they need to be. They gave us the option of attempting to treat this terminal disease. With that being said, our options were to pay nearly $1000 to keep her overnight, and then attempt to try different treatments and see how she is able to react to the medication. He said on average, he sees dogs make it about 6 months on this treatment plan with constant checkups and changes to her medication. While he has also seen times where they last 2 weeks. He mentioned very rarely does a dog in this position make it a year or longer. I felt that the best choice was to stop her suffering, but I cant help but think I made the wrong decision. What if she was one of the rare cases that would have lasted another two years? This is the first time I have ever had to make this decision with a pet. She was my best friend and up until this last week she seemed to be in good spirits, though I know dogs are good at hiding their pain. I was surprised to get this news. Does any one have any opinions or experience in the matter?
Thank you in advanced.
A few days ago my dog began coughing and struggling to catch her breathe. It seemed to only get worse as time went on. Saturday we took her to an emergency vet, where we discovered through x-rays she had a heart murmur. Because of these issues she also had fluid in her lungs. She is a Papillon, I got her when she was 9 or 10 and had her for 5 years. They had her on oxygen, and the doctor said she would have to stay over night to get her oxygen levels back to where they need to be. They gave us the option of attempting to treat this terminal disease. With that being said, our options were to pay nearly $1000 to keep her overnight, and then attempt to try different treatments and see how she is able to react to the medication. He said on average, he sees dogs make it about 6 months on this treatment plan with constant checkups and changes to her medication. While he has also seen times where they last 2 weeks. He mentioned very rarely does a dog in this position make it a year or longer. I felt that the best choice was to stop her suffering, but I cant help but think I made the wrong decision. What if she was one of the rare cases that would have lasted another two years? This is the first time I have ever had to make this decision with a pet. She was my best friend and up until this last week she seemed to be in good spirits, though I know dogs are good at hiding their pain. I was surprised to get this news. Does any one have any opinions or experience in the matter?
Thank you in advanced.
We had to put our almost eleven year old Pomeranian down in November. It was a shock to us. Four days after her diagnosis, we had to make that decision. I have second guessed us also but she was not herself on her last day. Yes, we miss her like crazy. Two weeks from now we should be picking up a new puppy.
I would of brought her home spoilt her & seen how she went then made the decision to put to sleep, then you wouldn't have felt guilty, sounds like she had a good life, keep those memories, go & rescue another golden oldie & give them another chance like you gave your girl a chance..A few days ago my dog began coughing and struggling to catch her breathe. It seemed to only get worse as time went on. Saturday we took her to an emergency vet, where we discovered through x-rays she had a heart murmur. Because of these issues she also had fluid in her lungs. She is a Papillon, I got her when she was 9 or 10 and had her for 5 years. They had her on oxygen, and the doctor said she would have to stay over night to get her oxygen levels back to where they need to be. They gave us the option of attempting to treat this terminal disease. With that being said, our options were to pay nearly $1000 to keep her overnight, and then attempt to try different treatments and see how she is able to react to the medication. He said on average, he sees dogs make it about 6 months on this treatment plan with constant checkups and changes to her medication. While he has also seen times where they last 2 weeks. He mentioned very rarely does a dog in this position make it a year or longer. I felt that the best choice was to stop her suffering, but I cant help but think I made the wrong decision. What if she was one of the rare cases that would have lasted another two years? This is the first time I have ever had to make this decision with a pet. She was my best friend and up until this last week she seemed to be in good spirits, though I know dogs are good at hiding their pain. I was surprised to get this news. Does any one have any opinions or experience in the matter?
Thank you in advanced.
