I’m sorry your dog isn’t feeling well. You can’t always know about a dog’s health issues so please don’t blame yourself. It sounds like he’s had a great life. As he is the most kindest, loving and gentle humans God blessed me to be rescued by when I was about 1and half years old. It's no secret that dogs sleep a lot, particularly when their owners are gone. Her back legs are not working very well, we have to help her up everytime, and then she can walk slowly. You should have her checked out by your vet. He was struggling with a variety of health issues including major breathing problems. He saw the vet one week ago today. She’s come closer to death than any dog I know-surgeries, stomach issues, pancreatitis and she’s bounced back every time. And his behavior changed so dramatically it’s hard to believe nothing is wrong with him except his hips. I still don’t know how I will ever consciously and deliberately decide to end his loving and irreplaceable life but, maybe now I won’t make him so nervous by staring at him so long that he gives me the stink eye and turns his back to me . The little guy was never a quitter, a stubborn little manly doxle, loving and loyal. God bless the elderly pups and people. I could barely get him to eat it… But he did, but only 1/2 can a day.. Then he still wasn’t eating they did a ultra sound… Nothing was found, no obstructions, no tumors… He weighed 93 pounds, My vet said she was baffled and said my next thing would be exploratory surgery of his intestine and gastric area… It would be 1100.00. My dogs insulin and prescription dog food and insuljn needles are about $200 a month, and she went blind from the diabetes as well. While at the animal emergency center I was advised Tucker probably wouldn’t live beyond 2013. He was Blind but he had done great up,till the seizures. Yesterday of course was a better day than most. She turns 14 soon but has definitely declined in health. My dog is 14 and has several tumours. I cried reading as I have a terrible decision to make. I have a beautiful 14.5 yo English Springer Spaniel, my Oliver. She stopped eating for a few days I took her to the vet and she was dehydrated. My Best Friend It was a horrible decision. I wouldn’t cause I posies the dog I never do that .so my daughter didn’t really like dogs that well but she came back vying said she’ll never do that again .she said mom that was the worst experience I’ve seen .she said granny that’s Wat we call the dog after they gave her the first shot to relax her then they gave the other she said she fought so hard to breath even the vet said he never seen a dog wanting to live so bad the age and health she was in .so my opinion God will take them when he thinks there ready even though you my have to help them alot more . She still ate and drank, walked all over and barked, tail always wagging and she knew I was there. Please take him to a vet to see what they think. This is not the first time I have gone thru this having previously lost four other dogs and it certainly never gets easier. I am at a loss. We had taken little Maxie to the vet many times because she seemed so unhappy. Hopefully the vet will help you figure out what to do. I’m sorry but I’m not a vet and can’t give advice about euthanizing your dog. Zoey was always there for me. Her breathing got worse and I knew she was dying. His life was hard, I want him to have a happy life, I don’t want to “put him to sleep” if he really wouldn’t wanna go.. She did it! Took him to the vet last Tuesday. As I was picking her up last night her front feet or legs were folding under. While I know that his days are numbered and that depending on how aggressive the cancer is that day will come sooner rather than later. On the floor, couch, wherever. And I obviously didn’t want to euthanize him while his quality of life was still good. He’s got several tumors, one of them being very large that gets in His way & im sure is pressing against his lungs & other organs. He put her on antibiotics for two weeks. Last night was the first night he was incontinent, urinating in both his bed and by the back door. In that week she was getting care from my mobile vet. Got an abundance of love and yes, treats. Dogs rarely soil where they sleep. She use to get up all the time when the kids are having snacks, lunch, and afternoon snacks to eat the crumbs on the floor, but now it’s only a few times. Any thoughts? I’m not a vet and can’t tell you what to do. I had her put to sleep at the vet she look so skinny and bad it tour my heart out and still does to this day. It could be a urinary tract infection or something else that can be treated. Someone please tell me I’m not doing this too early. I actually wished we had done it a day or two sooner so he wouldn’t have suffered as much. He was acting sluggish, that’s how we knew. You should base it on the quality of life your dog still has. I have a 13 yr old maltipoo named Gucci and he’s lost his appetite, lethargic, dry heaves, trys digging into the carpet, trys hiding , paces a lot. Any advice? Cleaning up urine and feces…which quite honestly doesn’t upset me because I know he can’t help it. I can’t seem to make the call to arrange a home euthanasia appointment. She wasn’t eating her regular dry dog food, so I started feeding her canned food & she is eating & drinking. Although, they did find a tumor on his spleen. Soiling her bed and wandering around are 2 possible signs she may be ready to be released but again, you should check with your vet. It’s the best thing you can do for him. Could this be a sign that the end is near? A second vet, said he just seems like an old dog. She has outlived her litter mates by over two years now. She’s having a hard time walking and her back legs are weakening horribly. I feel like I am fighting a war that I can’t win. We have had her since she was 8 weeks old. That’s when we when through our mental list of his favorite things to do and realized he could no longer do any of them. I’m sorry sorry. Fortunately we’ve always been a multiple dog family but unfortunately that means making THAT decision more often than we would like to. If your dog is having that much trouble walking it could be time. My thought at the time was that she tried to hang on for me but couldn’t any longer. We could have done more procedures on our dog before we let him go but what little time it would have added to his life would have been miserable for him. Apart of me knows i should put him down. Before I say anything I want to emphasize I’m not a vet and this is only my opinion, not medical advice. .. I’m going through this now as well with my black lab Moses. She is still eating and drinking. Am I being selfish by keeping him alive at this point? Any advice? She still wanted pets. I’m sorry. I’m so sorry for yr loss. The dr put her on Prednisone and she started to get up a day after starting it. All the best to those who have to make probably one of the hardest decisions ever. To everyone out there have your pet’s eyes checked monthly… this disease is terrible. We stayed in the room where Maxie was given a tranquilizer and then the euthanasia medication. He’s the best dog I’ve ever had, my best friend. Can I give my sasha ALEVE over the counter pain meds. Our dog had many tests at the vet’s office, and many different medications. The greatest beagle hound of all time Mikey! I just want to know that it’s the right thing to do right now. I feel so bad for him and keep wondering if I could afford further testing, would we find the cause of his condition and be able to treat it? As long as he doesn’t appear to be suffering, is eating, and still moves around, I don’t think you need to put him down, but you should check with your vet to make sure. As I prepare her a special dinner and hold her for 16 more precious hours, I will hold her in my arms when she takes her last breath, until we meet again. We have a 12 year old Maltipoo. I’m so sorry. I was told on Saturday that my English Bull dog Lola was in left heart failure when I took her to the vet because she was retaining fluid and not eating the same. I love you Mikey. I just wish he would pass peacefully in his sleep. The pain will gradually pass with time. Please read this about the danger of giving dog pain meds meant for humans. This can indicate cancer, but again without a biopsy we could not know for sure. He spots blood in the napkins most of the time and tries to pee constantly when outside and nothing or little comes out. He was diagnosed with cancer and because of his age we were told we should start thinking about his end. He limps a lot from the arthritis, its bad in his hips as well as his wrists now. Hi Ms. Winters – I’m so sorry about your dogs’ health problems. It’s not something a healthy dog does. When she sleeps she drools so much she is soaked. She leaks pee sometimes when she’s sleeping. It’s also a helpful thought that he went with his dignity, and with exceeding great memories, as opposed to letting him suffer/deteriorate, accumulating more and more sad memories to carry. It is the most difficult decision to have to let them go but it’s true They do let you know when it’s time to say goodbye. I can understand that and thank you I rescue all dogs and I had a pitbull named sweet pea and a beagle which I took at the same time seven years ago sweet pea her legs gave up and it was time to go and snickers waited five months for his girl to come home and she didn’t and he knew it was time for him to give up he stopped eating for two weeks he was weak I don’t think in pain but I did what I had to do. He’s just an old boy who seems to be telling me he’s ready to leave this earth. It could be but not always. He was in our one bedroom and it was dark and he couldn’t find his way out. Does anyone have an opinion on my situation? old. Well here's a little glimpse. The Vet told me we should just watch him and when it starts affecting his eating or causing pain then we would have to put him to sleep. 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