Sadly, we had to take our pup back into the ER vet late last night and have him put to sleep. He was just getting worse. Zero energy and was really having trouble breathing last night. His stomach also seemed bloated. It was time. At this point we felt keeping him alive longer was just for us and not his well being.
This vets office was so caring and compassionate. It was nothing like when we had to put our other dog down, at that vet out in the country. We had never had a dog put down before, so didn't know what to expect. For that dog it was just one injection and he was instantly gone.
This vet had a separate room for this procedure. They put out a big soft blanket on the floor and the tech took him back for a few minutes to have an IV port put in his leg. Then the vet came in. She was so sweet and caring the whole procedure. It was 3 injections. A slower process but a much better way to say goodbye. The tech even took my credit card while we were waiting for the vet to come in and got the payment taken care of, so I didn't have to check out after. They even had a door from that room to go back out to the parking lot. Pups tummy also seemed bloated and the vet said it felt like it was his spleen. Just too many issues going on, it was time.
It will sure seem strange not having a dog in the house anymore. Hard to get used to. He was a great dog and there wasn't a person who met him who didn't think he was the sweetest and best behaved.
So very sorry.
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Hugs to you. Thinking of you.
ReplyDeletethank you :)
DeleteLetting go of an animal companion is always hard. We've had to say goodbye to 5 pets so far. It never gets easier. 8-(
ReplyDeleteThis was our 4th pet (3 dogs and 2 cats).
Delete(wow, I can't add! 3 dogs and 1 cat!)
DeleteThis brought tears to my eyes but I know it was the best thing to do. I'm so sorry.
ReplyDeleteit wast the best thing. The hardest, but best.
Deletethis is so hard.
ReplyDeletewe almost did it a couple days earlier but just couldn't get ourselves to do it yet, then
DeleteI am so sorry to read this. I know your hearts are broken. So very sorry:(
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry about your puppy. I went with my sister to have her dog put down a couple of months ago and it was the same type of experience. They even gave us some treats to feed him. We were both sobbing messes but it made it easier knowing how painless it was for Derek.
ReplyDeletethis place had a jar of treats too and we gave him one while waiting. I would hate to be the vet that has to go through this so often.
Deleteso very sorry
ReplyDeletethank you
DeleteCried like a baby the day we said goodbye to our only cat we had in Canada. I am so sorry for your loss, I was hoping he would soldier on. I am glad you were able to be with him, they say our pets can tell, and no one could have loved him more than you guys.
ReplyDeletewe were hoping he could do ok for awhile still
DeleteTears came to my eyes when I read the title to your post. I am so sorry! They certainly made it a nice way to say goodbye. People probably don't want to go in the main area blubbering. How is the cat taking it?
ReplyDeleteWell, the cat managed to tip his water bowl (almost empty) out of his new food and water bowl set up!
DeleteHe certainly looked persistent in the video. I loved how he looked behind and tried to look down low, like he was wondering about "under."
DeleteWhen my puppy was hit by a car, I stopped the car in the middle of the street and lay down on the asphalt and sobbed. It is a wonder I did not get run over.
I'm so very sorry. You did so much to try and help him heal. I'll miss your references to him. Take care of yourself too as you grieve.
ReplyDeleteThank you SAM
DeleteSending healing thoughts your way. Doing the right things sometimes sucks.
ReplyDeleteIt sure seems quiet with him gone now. Thank you
DeleteSo very sorry for your loss
ReplyDeletethank you, I appreciate it.
DeleteOh I am so sorry. I can't even imagine. It was kind of you and the vet to let him go so gently. E-hugs...
ReplyDeletethank you very much.
DeleteOh OneFam, I'm so sorry. It's always hard to lose a pet! A compassionate vet (or even doctor), can really make or break an experience, especially when dealing with loss/grief. My mother's vet actually made a house call for putting her dog down. They took him away, and delivered his ashes later one. That was new to me.
ReplyDeleteHonestly, before we took him in I was wishing there was a way a pet owner could do this in their home :(. We used to have that mobile vet for awhile and I'm sure he would have provided that service, if he were still in business.
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