Two hours ago I had to put my 17 year old cat, Tobey, to sleep. He couldn't urinate anymore. The doctor said that they could drain his bladder, stay at the vet's office to be monitored but she couldn't guarantee that it wouldn't happen again due to his age. My heart is broken as I sit here with tears running down my face. For those of you who gave this video a thumbs down, I guess you've never had the love of an animal. I feel sorry for you.
Wow. I am sorry for your loss. I have two cats, that are both twelve years old. They are in good health now, but anything can happen. And my issue is, I will eventually have to go through this heartache, twice. And, I can not even imagine who would give this extremely informative, and caring video, a thumbs down. Again, I am sorry for your loss. One thing that I do know for sure, it will eventually get easier. You will never be totally free of your loss. But, it will definitely get better...God bless you. And good luck
You did the right thing. I’m so glad you are still able to savor those precious memories of love. I have hope that you will see your beloved friend again. ❤
I had to put my 15 year old Boxer, Troy to sleep. He left at 6:57PM yesterday. He was having mobility problems. We’ve been helping him to stand up. There were good and bad days these past couple of weeks. Yesterday, he made some wolf sounding noise, staring at me. Then, he got up and walked all the way to the back of his room and laid down with his back facing me 😢. I stood there watching him till 3AM. Yesterday, he could get up. Watching him struggle with getting up I took him to the vet who stated that she could run some bloodwork and monitored him but his back legs wouldn’t get better and did t guarantee that he would help him due to his age. I haven’t been able to stop crying, it’s 3Am and I can’t sleep. I totally understand you. I’m in tears as I’m writing 💔
@@clareb8015 im dealing wth this now. our pup is an attached rescue dog. pitbul 6 years old(human Years). hes been acting weird lately from fleas to have bad case of pet dander. my mom wants to do it when we move out of our crappy house in november.
I will contact him. Thank goodness I live near. My fine beast is 17. He is my family. A Boston terrier, he has been so good to us. Oh I a starting to cry.
I'm praying for you. My dog has lymphoma that has come back after chemotherapy treatments had been successful. I may have to put him down today and I can hardly breath from howling in tears.
Jessica Kim 🙏💛🐕 I know what Your going through. My Dog has Congestive Heart Failure. Medication is no longer working. He also has other problems, due to his Age(17yrs) I’m dreading thinking about it, but I know I have to do what’s best for My Dog, and not Myself!😔
Hi jess, just asking how u are doing? I found ur msg abt ur furbaby❤️ how are you doing seen its 8months since u wrote, how are you feeling now? My baby is off her food and not active I'm freaking it's 28 of December and vets are shut in Dublin Ireland but she's making eye contact and I'm not sure if she's gonna pull threw or how long dose this go on, she got sick twice, she On insulin 2wks❤️❤️Love been sent.
This man is absolutely wonderful. I wish I could find a vet this empathetic and kind. He is absolutely brilliant. I am going through this right now and he really helped me.
I never thought that I would become so emotional at that death of my canine. In the last three years of her life, I prayed to God that, at the time of her death, I would be at her side, that her death would be painless, and that it would be swift. All three requests were met, but I wasn't ready for the suddenness of her death. I had brought her into the Vet, for her health had been declining. Within twenty minutes the Vet was discussing euthanasia with me and, by the end of the hour, my great friend was dead. To this day, I cannot speak of her without becoming emotional. A huge part of me died with her that day.
@captainmorgan757:My heart goes out to you. My orange tabby cat is my best friend....he is ten years old, and I dread the day when this begins. I will be devastated. My six sons say, "mama, what are you going to do when Peanut dies?" My Peanut is my best friend. When the time comes, I will never be the same. I will pray that you obtain peace of mind and heart. God bless you and grant healing. He helped me heal from my brain surgery and major stroke.
My dog is a lab mix, and she’s really declining. Hard to get up, blind in one eye and can’t see well in the other, almost deaf. She is always panting, for the moment she wakes up to the moment she rests. She goes to sleep very often, and sounds like she has troubles breathing while doing so.
Thank you for this video. My 19-year-old cat has been suffering from kidney disease and lost most of the use of her legs and walks hunched over. Now her mouth is bleeding and it hurts to eat and I think her bones hurt too, so we've made the difficult decision. This video is very helpful for me because I was really struggling and feeling like I was "killing" her or taking away her right to live, even though she's not happy these days.
This was excellent. My 14 yr. old is in stage 5 renal kidney failure. We all love him so much. Fluids under the skin. Harmon & blood transfusion. He has been going thru this for 4 months. My family has tried to hold on. Me too, I'm absolutely destroyed. Man's best friend. Dog never has a bad day. But the kidneys, toxin build up, incoherent behavior, and now struggling to get up and stay on his feet. I am so broken! This video is helping me face what I have to do. Thank you!
This talk has helped me. I understand now that my dog was dying rapidly and that there was no other choice but having him put to sleep at the vet's. It's still a devastating thing to have to do to a pet you loved so much. I hope we will meet again.
Thank you for a compassionate video. It was a heartbreaking decision to put our 12 year old golden retriever named “Buoy” to sleep two days ago that was done in our own home. I’m still watching this video to help convince we did it at the right time.
I have suffered so many devastation these recent years losing loved ones whether humans or fur babies that i feel numb and lost my usual ambitious, workaholic, driven self. I see my life with no direction and purpose. I just recently lost my dog last 4-10-24 due to chronic kidney failure. The most humane and kind thing to do to ease her pain and agony is thru euthanisia. There are times im at work when suddenly tears go down my face. When i see her bed, food container and think of the way she wants to be lying near beside me make me so sad and lonely 😢 Praying for all fur parents who lost their fur babies. 🙏🙏🙏
We have a tough time because we love them so very, very much. You know this, I know. And there is no easy way round it. Since our animal family can't tell us how they feel, that makes euthanasia a more difficult decision. But I've waited "too long" one time, and vowed not to again. I don't know where you live, but here in Ohio our winter weather is coming fast. My old dog, she cannot endure the ice, and I cannot endure the thought of her falling and really hurting herself. Day after tomorrow she will be put to sleep. Give yourself time to bawl like a calf whenever you need too. Tears change with time, and they always seem to clean-up things inside.
Totally agree with you Eric. Better SOONER than later. Bawling like a calf before and after for sure, but, time is a great healer, especially if you give another animal a loving home. Seems to speed heal the wounds faster.
I'm also having a hard time as well.my cockapoo of 12 years had a tumor dionosed back in February of this year and had passed away Nov 27th would of been 12 today nov30th.i got him when he was 13 weeks old.hang in there James I no your pain as well.
The explanation about the reserve capacity of the organs was very helpful. 😺After my cat was diagnosed with total kidney failure, the only thing that was going to save him was emergency dialysis and then a kidney transplant. By that point I had already taken him to three animal hospitals and spent about $2,000. Doing the dialysis and transplant was going to cost tens of thousands of dollars. So I really didn’t have much choice at that point. Of course, I stayed with him during the procedure. I couldn’t imagine dying alone. He was my best friend. 😿
I spent tens of thousands on my pet, and now my family is in a terrible bind. I’m not stupid. I don’t believe I would have survived leaving my abusive marriage, and a life threatening illness that followed, without him. He didn’t leave my side in 5 months I could not get out of bed, with a serious infection. I have autoimmune disease. As soon as I recovered, he developed hyperthyroidism, as well as his kidney disease, then cancer. I stayed home with him for a month, and retiring work 2 days after he was euthanized. Still, I waited until his body couldn’t process food and water and his bloodstream was being poisoned by drinking from his dish. I don’t know what I did to deserve such a beautiful gift of time with him. There are times I could not have missed a day of work, and could not allow my pet to die alone. There are times in my life when I could not come up with $300 to save the life of a beloved pet. I didn’t get that long goodbye those times, and I hope I did the right thing for them. It is hard to see the virtue in ourselves that is so evident in others. I believe, with all my heart, that you did what you were able, to ease his suffering. I’m sure he felt your good intentions and undying love, in his last moments. 💕
Thank you for bringing up the financial aspect. My cat has Chronic Kidney Disease, and this week it suddenly progressed to advanced and his prognosis changed to 6 months. But now he's not eating and he's getting severely dehydrated even with fluids, so he may only have a couple days. He's a fighter, but I don't want him to keep fighting if all of his days are gonna be in pain, or if I have to watch him starve to death. But also, I have to consider the financial aspect. I can barely afford the care he now needs, and I even had to decline getting him in tomorrow morning for an all day IV because I can't take anymore time off work. I feel so guilty for having to factor in money into this decision, but it is a huge factor. I want to wait until he's ready, but I don't know if I'll ever know he's ready.
I just put my lulu to sleep today (golden retriever) I can’t stop crying 😢 but I love her, she has suffered a lot. It would be selfish of me to keep her while she’s suffering in pain.. I’m watching this to keep me convinced that I did what’s right for her .. I’m just praying she’s in heaven ❤️
Thank you for this video. My 14-year-old cat is in kidney failure and unless a miracle happens, we'd have to say goodbye. As you said, there were no clear symptoms until she reached a critical stage. She's got ups and downs but manages to get around and do habitual things thanks to some meds and infusions we're trying. But she doesn't eat and is growing weaker. And you're right, I'll know the time. And I'm not ready to see her go but I'll have to be strong for her.
I know I made the right decision where my 24 year old Sunny (cat) was concerned, I let her let me know when the time was right. Her kidneys were tired, the blood tests showed. Offering our pet the Final Act of Love is the most difficult decision of all for us but the kindest for them. I love her dearly, couldn't make her stay forever. My Only Sunshine 💕
My dad just died on March 1st, and his death was very sudden to me, I had no warning or way of knowing and had to see him at the hospital in his deceased state, as well as be the one to arrange his funeral and sign his death certificate.Watching this video, even though it's about animals, has definitely helped me to deal with this. My dad is no longer suffering and even though he died suddenly and I'll never see him again, at least he isn't in pain anymore. Once I get a house or somewhere with lots of room, I want to adopt as much cats as I can that need homes so they wont be euthanized and do my best to love them all until they too have to go. I'm glad I saw this video.
rokatsu\\\\\ bless your heart dear !........i am dying from cancer and i have 4 adorable cats , from 7 months old to 2 years of age, i am trying very very very hard to find responsable & mature adults to adopt my dearly loved cats.... i live in montreal, canada... if you are serious & mature & responsable i would be happy to hear from you.... unfortunately (for my adorable & loving cats ) i do not have much time....some help would be greatly appreciated folks... thank you ! for someone interested you can find me on facebook under my real name 'above' ! GOD bless you.
I am so very sorry. I lost my father suddenly and on july 11th 2018 and saw him take his last breath. I can relate with your comment. have a good day much love to you.
MobileGamerWill I’m so sorry about your dog. Our pets are our family, and it’s absolutely heartbreaking and I hope you are doing okay. I agree, but I don’t think she’s in any pain yet. I’ve had to put to sleep so many animals, and I would never let her be in pain. It’s only 3 days hiding. I love her very much and if I see that she’s starting to hurt, I won’t let her. ❤️ I have all my animals cremated, and they’re all with me downstairs. Thank you
Thank you so much for this. I said goodbye to my sweet 16 year old Boston Terrier a few months ago, and have been searching for some reassurance. Your explanation and kind words have helped me immensely. I still cry for her almost every day, but at least now I feel more confident that I did what was best and kindest for her at the end of her life.
Yes. I too find myself and my girl Jazzy getting closer to the dreaded time of knowing when it’s time for her to be “let go” from my care. Because we love our fur babies so much, we need to do what’s right for them in poor health. Letting go seems impossible. So today I’m starting the process of making sure I am confident I will be doing the right thing for my girl. To the gentleman who put this video together....thank you. We need information that is simple to understand, well explained, and delivered in a calm, reassuring manner. I now know not to rush, panic. My girl Jazzy does go up and down. It makes it very hard to gauge where she is at. I now know I have time, which I want more than anything. A few more days, a few more hours to make even more memories of her and myself loving each other. Best friends to the end. ♥️🌹
You are such a wonderful vet. This brought tears to my eyes. Had to recently put down my 15 yr old tabby cat and it was devastating but I didn’t want her to suffer. Because of Covid, they wouldn’t let me be in the room with her and I had to wait in the car. It broke my heart. Now I have a 17 yr old tortie cat and I can see her slowly start to slow down. I will be so crushed to have to put her down but thank you for this video because it’ll let me see the signs better.
thank you so much for your unpaid time to make this video....You are a gem....and you have helped me alot...I have an 18 yr old cat that about fifty % of the time he appears in pain....
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking time to do this video it has help ease my the heart and pain I'm going through since I have put my loving pug to sleep after almost seventeen years. I now know it was the right thing to do he had so many of the problems you talked about .I have felt so bad and find myself crying at the drop of a hat .My little Gage meant the world to me .Right now I don't want another pet but I hope when my heart heals I can find another pet that I can love .Gage and I had so many good years together he will always be in my heart❤️❤️ me that Gage was suffering he was put to sleep four days ago I have cried tell lm so sick and sleep with his blanket and dog lease.But after watching your video I feel a little more at ease .I seen so many. Of those sighs in my my sweet pet now listening to you I realize I was in self denial. I now my sweet lovingly Gage is in no more pain and I thank you for making understand that I made the right discussion
A & K Cooper my heart goes out to you. you seem like you were a great parent. i had to put my shih tzu down at almost 17 as well. he got a collapsed trachea and dementia. i put him down right we started to go downhill. i will never get another dog, he was my guy.
@@teacher.prashantdubeyforma5142 It's not a cold heart, but a loving heart. You never want to see something you love suffer. Letting go does hurt, but it hurts worse to see your pet suffer and not be able to to anything for him.
@@teacher.prashantdubeyforma5142 I couldn't disagree more. Putting your loved one's suffering before your selfish need to keep them there is the most loving thing you can do.
@@teacher.prashantdubeyforma5142 Euthanasia is for the owner most of the time, not the pet. People can’t handle the suffering. If you truly love your pet, suffer with them until the end if at all possible. It will be freaking hard, but it will be the most real and honest thing you will ever do. You would want your pet with you at the end. I swear, these vets need to realize the situation and offer comfort, pain relief to these animals if they really want to ease suffering, not just kill them all the time. That’s what we do for humans.
Thank you for this video. I cannot stop crying. We found our boy (Luckypaw) in our front yard with his eyes barley opened over 17 years ago. He grew up with our children. He has a Tumour and the Vet said that he is too old to be operated on. We have and continues to love him so very much. We know that the end is coming soon and we are holding on dearly to all of the joy and great times we had with him. Our hearts are broken and my chest feels like it will burst open.
My vet wants to do a cardiac workup to see if a cardiologist will clear my 17 year old Chihuahua for surgery. It's pricey just to do the work up, let alone the surgery. Did your vet suggest this or did you do this process before making any decisions? I was surprised she would suggest it considering his age and the fact his heart doesn't sound good. It doesn't seem like he would likely be cleared for surgery.
Thank you for explaining the ups and downs. We just put our cat down yesterday and he had been anemic for awhile. Not in pain, still eating, socially with us for a few months. Then the ups and downs happened. Wasn’t sure what to do, when it was time. Until he started hiding, eating no more than a thimble of food and drinking less water. Friday eve we knew and, took him in the next day. Thank you so much for putting up this video I wish I knew of it before. I have an amazing amount of guilt that I waited too long on taking him in. I just hope he wasn’t in pain because of my stupidity.
Oh friend. You weren't stupid. You just cared. I feel guilt for what is coming for my baby, but I love her. I want to keep getting her treatments but if they only last 2 weeks then she's downhill again, it's unbearable. So give yourself grace. I love you and praying for your peace. Don't be so hard on yourself. I felt just like this but I've gotta just trust the Process. Be at peace. ❤❤
Your words are so kind. Ty for going deep. I wish you were my vet. Today I say goodbye to my best friend of 17 years. Man he had a great life. I believe in quality of life.
I think I waited to long my 130lb Rotwieler was 90lbs, his big flat pan head was now pointed from the muscles in his head deteriorating, he pooped while sleeping, but he still had that love, he would still fetch his ball 5 or so times in the garage which was a small area I had to give him being he had no control over his bowels. He still loved going bye bye. It was the hardest thing I’ve ever been through. Anyone who saw him thought he was severely neglected but it was the total opposite. I just couldn’t let him go. RIP LOUIE.
It’s the up and down that is really hard for me right now. I was pretty darn sure the day before yesterday that it was time, and was preparing mentally for this to be the last week. But yesterday he was just fine and apparently normal. So now I’m just even more anxious and hyper aware of every behavior of his.
I just had to put my girl down . What finally made my mind up when at 4 in the morning she woke me up with loud three yelps !😢😰😨😥😭She had trouble walking and she would fall but I helped her up . I have wood floors . She was on meds for her kidneys and CBD oil and tramadol pain meds . I gave her two that morning when she yelped!! I looked her in the eyes and she looked at me . I said is it time baby , is it time ? Two times she fell and just laced there in my hand , like a seizure . No shaking but her eyes staring up at mine . Both times I helped her to her cot . She had just quit eating a few days before. I tried boiled chicken and rice , soft dog food , fresh pet . She would only drink her water . She did eat some of her fresh pet treats . But she couldn’t live on that !! It was the yelling that made me realize she had to be in pain ! The vet said it could be dementia . But I don’t believe that . I think she was in pain !! I didn’t want to put her down but I had to for her !! It was for her !! I wanted to keep her . The vet said I could but she would have to be on appetite stimulates and arthritis meds but it would just postpone the inedible!! I didn’t want her to suffer . I felt I would be selfish . I did it for her and I stayed with her until the end ! All the way until she let out her last breath . I was kissing her face and telling her I loved her . They told me she could hear me on the sedative and feel my touches but could not respond . I hope that was true !! I couldn’t quit kissing her and telling her I loved her . I know when the vet put the stuff in , that was it ! But the five minutes on the sedative , I kissed and talked to her . Damn I’m having a hard time !! I can’t quit crying . I feel exhausted and up and down . I look for her . I hope I did the right thing by her . I thought I saw a tear on her eye . But the Dr said it was not a tear 😰😨😥😭😭😭😭😭she was 14 or 15 . I adopted her from the pound at age 4 . Husky mix
This video popped up on my "up next" out of the blue while I was doing my makeup, but this doctor seems very thoughtful and sympathetic. Good video for struggling pet owners.
Thank you for this excellent video. 3 days ago I had to have my cat put to sleep. I especially appreciated what you said about how they have ups and downs as they deteriorate. The morning I took her in she was "up", and I have been wondering ever since if I was too hasty. I didn't want to see her suffer anymore, and you helped me realize that I did the right thing before it got any worse for her.
i Thank you so much for helping me validate what I felt in my heart and mind. I would definitely choose you for my vet if you lived in my area! So APPRECIATE you taking the time to share your thoughts and experience.
My cat Laguna is only 9 years old but she's about to die and I tried everything but I can't help her, her kidneys are failing and she won't eat the food the vet gave me to get better. She's like a child to me, it breaks my heart to see her suffer but it also breaks my heart to end her life.. Cats don't show they're in pain so it's really hard for me to tell what the right time is, at the moment she didnt eat or drink for days and she only sleeps so I feel like it's time.. But on the other hand even though she's very ill and weak, she still uses her energy to come sit with me even for just a moment, as if she's trying to tell me it's ok because she sees i'm suffering as well. I don't want to take away her life too soon, but I also don't want her to suffer too much..
@@fadzilah20 It was the hardest decision I ever had to make, but I know I made the right decision by letting her go, I did everything in my power to save her but she was just getting weaker every day and there just wasn't any chance for recovery, so I had no other choice than to let her go.. How is your cat doing now? Did the vet also confirm that there's nothing left to do about it?
@@Orion3G tomorrow i be going to vet. Will see how from there. I still can't believe come to this, i mean i knew it but...just too soon.. 2020 bad year.
@@fadzilah20 Yea I still can't believe it either.. mine was only 9, I never expected it but suddenly she got very sick and stopped eating and drinking, she was gone before I knew it.. People say 'its just a pet' but she was a child to me and it still hurts today. I hope somehow the vet can still help your cat, I kept my hopes up for a miracle until the end, maybe you have more luck than I did. Either way, much strength to you and your cat, if you want to talk about it or if you want to share an update about your cats situation just let me know.
I just want to thank you for your kind words and demeanor during this difficult time. Really wonderful to hear from a professional the sensitivity required. My boy is at his end and it was such a short life. Just thank you. 😢
Dr Weiss: thank you for your clear, thoughtful, thorough, and sensitive delivery of crucial information to alleviate our own suffering as owners of beloved companion animals, and the subtle and variable suffering of our dear 'best friends'. Blessings to you, Dr JML / Greater New Orleans .
I had my dog euthenized yesterday. Her mind was still in tact. It was so hard, but I'm glad you talked about the failing of the body, because that's what happened. She had a cyst that grew so big, it caused an ulcer, she developed lymph edema, and she had a fever. The emergency vet gave her antibiotics and painkillers, which enabled her to eat and stand up, but we knew the next day, it was time.
Thanks for sharing. The time has come to let go of my almost 15 y/o Labrador. He’s not sick, just old. He’s healthy but you totally described my dog ... I can see him (Martin) being exhausted and ready to go. He sleeps almost 24/7 and the walks are getting shorter. It’s like Martin is telling me to let him go, that he’s thankful for the great life he had but that he now wants to go. I feel tremendously guilty, what if he’s just old but still wants to stay? It’s never an easy choice. Thank god I’ve got another Labrador to ease the pain but when is it time?
My lab is 15 years old. Had issues with his hind legs. Yesterday his hind legs collapsed. Vet increased his medication. Said he has severe arthritis. He said give it a week. We are currently taking care of him cleaning him changing his bedding. If he doesn’t stand in a few days, I will put him down. He has a fantastic appetite. He doesn’t appear to be in pain, however he isn’t able to stand or walk. This will be a very hard time!! He’s been a loyal pet for 15 years!! But keeping him alive for us is selfish on our part.
Thank you Dr. Weise. We're struggling with making the decision. We so much have enjoyed our relationship with our little friend these last 10 years of her 14. She's a rescue, we believe she had a difficult first 4 years of her life but her time with us has been wonderful for her and for us. She's not supposed to leave us so soon, 14 isn't old for a Terrier but because she now has arthritis and a bad thyroid her quality of life has been poor for about 3 months, worsening this last week to the point she has trouble walking, is crying many times through the day and night in spite of our giving her pain meds. Thank you again for sharing this video. We have an appointment tomorrow with her Dr. and will make a decision at that time.
My longtime friend and companion Cola passed away today due to kidney failure. Im so devastated. Pets aren’t just pets, they are family. He was my best friend for 15 years. Got him when I was 5. I appreciate the kind words at the beginning brother. I found him in a barn as a little kitten, would have been coyote food.
Yeah, I've got a cat suffering from kidney failure right now. She was abandoned by her mother as a kitten before she was weaned during a rainstorm, and my grandmother plucked her out of the gutter, adopted her and raised her into adulthood. Sadly my granny passed away several years ago, and it looks like her kitty is about to join her soon. She hides from us now, and wants to spend her time outside despite having always been an indoor cat since adoption. My grandfather and I both think it's her own way of suffering alone/ going on an elephant walk to death but we're gonna show her as much love as we can while we can.
@@freespace2dotcom A wonderful & compassionate comment ! So sorry to read this ! Bless your late grandmother for rescuing that cat & raising as an indoor cat !💖 It's never easy ! I'll pray for your cat's peaceful end & you & your grandfather & your family's good health & happiness. Kidney failure is aweful ! I lost one of my cat for that ,too ! It was a lower urinary tract disease went to an acute kidney failure ,then years later ,a distended bladder, then kidney failure ,then a heartattack. It was so sad & aweful,but he died in my arms ! He told me that he loved me before his death ( slow blinking at me several times ! )even though he was in the excruciating pain ! Who said cats are not appreciative ! Cats are so misunderstood ! Lots of love & virtualhugs are being sent to you from L.A. ! I am Japanese. 💜💜💜💜🥁🎵🐉🎤🎶💖💕💞
i just got a 2 month sold beagle and i know there will a time when this will happen makes my heart sink and cry like a baby. i wish i cud grant some of my life to my pet.....
You already have, you are giving it a home, a loving home, a caring home...that's pretty much all any pet could ask for. You already have the emotional attachment, and you know it's coming. That does not make it easier, it makes you human. Unlike some of the stories of animal abuse...well, i'm sure you get the picture.
My Sadi is close and Ive called and arranged a vet to come to my home when its time. They know just what I want and I dont want to have to look for someone at the last min. Id rather spend time with my girl. Prayers to all going through this. Its horrible. She is my sidekick, my best friend 😢
Thank you so much. Glad I found your video. The vet says we are down to the last few weeks. My heart is breaking. My 13 year old lab has sarcoma, she's been the best dog ever.
Thank you so much for this video.I have two golden retrievers one still young and the other is a senior.Both these babies are my heart.The older one at times is having trouble getting up or into her bed at night.But once she is up she does pretty good soothing you still can witness in back legs and hips and seems happy.When I go out to play with them she jumps some in the air.She has loss a lot of muscle mass and this concerns me so much.I can’t imagine life without her but because I love her so if I seeing she is suffering I will gift her forever ever peace.She has lived a loving and attentive life and I know in my heart she has lived a Fabulous life.I just hope we can continue our life together for quite awhile more until that decision has to be made.You really helped me understand seeing the signs that indicates the correct timing to let her go.Thank you so much for your insight and your caring heart.
I had to have my 5 year old cat put down today due to kidney failure. It was such a hard decision but the treatments weren't working and he was suffering. So heartbreaking 💔
This is the kindest video I've seen. I wish all dogs would just go peacefully in their sleep. I hated make this decision every single time, I have to make it one more time and I'm never doing it again. I love dogs, but this process is heart breaking and it makes you question yourself.
Thank you for this video. We are going to be putting Mollie, my cat, for almost 10 years down sometime this week. Since February, we kind of saw it, but refused to believe it was anything serious. she slowly became blind, and after that, she's always going under the beds, she eats, uses the restroom, but she never makes contact with anyone anymore, nor does she walk over to the window for sunlight. On June, she developed sores on her neck. she got one on her neck, and one near here ear, and they happened to be on her right side. Over the time span on July and august, the sores went away, and 2 days ago, she looked better. her fur was completely grown back, but she had a lump there. I didn't think much of it that moment. Yesterday, I was with her, and all of a sudden, she had a massive seizure. I thought it was a heart attack, but she managed to calm down. it was traumatic to watch that. we happened to notice at that point, on the bottom of her neck, near where the lump has grown, she has gained another massive lump that grew, except it was at the bottom of her neck, and both lumps are hard as well. Today, she didn't move at all, and she went under the bed again, to which I brought her out, using a flashlight. I brought her out, gently put her on the bed and let her rest. It just really hurts to watch her slowly slip away like this. I've had her since I was 6, so its gonna be very devastating for me, my grandparents and for my mom especially, who she was very close to at once. yet again, thank you so much for this video.
🇨🇦 God bless you Sir. Our northern dog "Freddy" was brought down by my wife 13 years ago from Nunavut when he was a pup. Right off you could see he was special. He was amazingly smart and just so happy and good! He had a bond of love with my wife...followed her around and would never feel comfortable by himself. He was a joy in our lives. A year or so ago his back legs started to go but he kept on and was doing ok but couldn't jump up into the car anymore. At Christmas he had a bloated stomach and was having some pain but it seemed to pass. On New Years day it strangely occurred again and he would not lay down due to pain. Taken to an emerg vet clinic he was diagnosed with a twisted stomach - very serious surgery situation but due to his age and other issues the best decision was to put him down. Heart breaking as since he had been given pain medication and was his old happy self - this made things very difficult. We know it was the right decision but it is so hard not seeing him these days and we miss him terribly. God bless for a wonderful and caring video. You're a good fellow and thank you!
I wish I was close to you.. I'm going thru this right now.. and I sure hope that good spirtis will guide me to do the right thing on my sweet Grandpaw Rudi (guessed to be 17 yo.. adopted 2 years ago from a kill-shelter) He is the love of my life.. but I do NOT want him to suffer.. he has been sick for a week now.. with guidance from our Vet.. We might have to let him go very soon.. But if he moves on.. I also know he will live on in my heart.. Thank you doctor for being so kind!! Greetings from Germany 🙋🐾💜🐾
This video has made the situation much better. My boy has been my best friend for so long but I love him so much that he does not deserve this pain. I love him but I love him enough to not let him suffer. It really sucks but it must be done.
My dog was diagnosed with liver failure a few months ago. She has been on a downhill for several months and it's really hard to watch her go into the last stages. She's still pretty young for a large dog, only 7 years old, and I have really felt like I'm not ready to say goodbye. Because of this video, I feel more prepared. Thank you for this making this video. You seem very sincere and kind
Thank you for this video. My dog has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and has developed Cushing from her long term steroid use. She seems great some days and then other cries out in pain. This video has helped me feel better about making such a heartbreaking decision
Thank you so much Dr ❤️ thank you for taking the time to explain all the nuances of when and we’re not to let go. It makes me feel better and I have a lot more knowledge now what to look for. You are a blessing.
thank you for this video , it really helped make the difficult choice I had to face , in putting my beautiful husky down easier. she was more then just an animal . she was my best friend and my daughter. I hope to see her again at the rainbow bridge
Thank you so much for this video. I’m sitting with my 14 year old Labradoodle trying to come to grips with this decision. It’s SO HARD to know but I think, after listening to you that I may need to let her go. You were o very helpful. Thank you!
My good friend is going through this right now.. she is making calls today to find a good vet who will euthanize her dog Blaze! I can't imagine ever going through something so devastating like this!! I will continue to pray for Healing Strength for her and for her dog Blaze he need comfort to... Prayers for the both of them during this difficult time!!
Thank you. I’ve been struggling for months about my situation with my sweet dogs. Both are at the end stage of life & I’m not sure what do; let them go to sleep together so the other isn’t lonely & concerned for her sister in the home & it’s the blind one that’d be left behind. as she is less critical, although she is an insulin dependent diabetic; takes 9.5U of U100 NPH Insulin, Long acting. Blindness has progressed & she can’t even see her dinner bowl right in front of her; I have to help her get started eating. I truly ❤ you both, Daisy & Lily.
I totally understand that. I have a Dog that is not even 2 years old yet and he's choking and cant breathe and there is fluid in his lungs. His heart is going and I haven't been able to sleep
Thank you for the video. We had to put our 10-year-old princess to sleep yesterday. It was really hard and difficult but there was no other choice as she suffered from stage 4 dementia, completely blind and so confused and lost. The hardest part now is the little things, things we used to do with her to get through every day :(
I think it's time for my cat. She's about 15 & has skin cancer. She had an op a couple of months ago but it came back somewhere else. She's not wanting to hang out, outside anymore. She has always been a fan out outside (hence the skin cancer) but the last few days she's either been in the shed for hours, or upstairs asleep. Appetite has started dropping & she's been drinking LOADS for a couple of weeks now. The horrible part is one of her legs have swelled right up. On the side where the skin cancer is under her arm pit. Lymph drainage I think it's caused by.
Thank you for helping me start to make decisions for my 19 year old cat. He’s had CRF for 4 years. Now, he has been living with hyperthyroidism for a month and a half. He has terrible oral lesions, and a dental infection that has spread through his sinus cavity and left eye. We couldn’t get dental surgery because of cardiomyopathy, though our vet pulled two loose teeth by hand and our cat “thanked” her with a head butt. Our boy is tough, and has taken it all in stride. He’s becoming weak and scared, though. We didn’t know he was blind until we moved to a new place, and he didn’t know where to eat or go potty! He had been so agile, but only knew his way around our old house by memory. He recently stopped eating, had terrible diarrhea. We decided to treat his infection, because he is eating and purring. Thank you so much…now I will be more sure of when it’s time! ❤️
You just see it in the behavior of your pet when it's time. I already had to put 3 cats to sleep. Every time the vet came home to put the cats to sleep. That always happened very peacefully.
I think I'm about to go through this. I'm dreading it, but I have to do what's right. Got him as a kitten when I was 17, now I'm 38. We've had many love filled happy years together as best buddies. He still tries to hold my finger or wrist. The sweetest little guy ever. I'll miss him so much.
When our beautiful aged greyhound had bone cancer (he wasn't a suitable for amputation and chemo unfortunately - we got 3 specialist opinions) we loved him every day for another 3 months and he was on strong pain killers but the morning when he wouldn't get up off his bed we knew it was time. We called the vet. His pain was too great and even though our hearts were ripped to shreds at the mere thought, we said goodbye. Miss you every single day still - rip beautiful Zoomie.
Thank you so much for talking about this. Just had to let me little angel go, still in deep mourning, but at least she’s free from a failed body, no more endless struggle and frustration. Thanks!
Thank you for this compassionate explanation. We’re all just living today for the first time and sometimes it’s hard to know what to do, how to make the right decision. I’m losing my boy today and this has been a real comfort. He’s been having his ups and downs but I think he is in more pain than I know so it’s time. Thank you.
I had to make this very hard decision for my cat, Mew, of 19 years on the 8th this month. I knew the time was coming and it would be within this next year. And, I knew that Mewy would let me know when it was that time. But, it was still sudden to us as I had expected to see signs, like that of no eating or refusal to eat, backing away, ect. But, once she crashed due to weakness brought on by a sudden bout of severe dehydration, I knew it was time. At that point, she'd given up and only wanted to cuddle in her bed and be by my side. I've considered her special needs for the last 3 years. But, I didn't really come to terms with how much I was aiding her these last few years, which is now mind-boggling to me. But, if i had to do it all over again, I would, as her comfort and happiness was the most important thing to take care of. Examples of things I assisted her with include the following. Loosing muscle mass & weight, complicated by grazing all the time: Left dry food out at all times. But, fed her favorite meat-food, 2 3oz cans a day. Mild dehydration on occasion: Added water to her meat-food each feeding session, no matter what. Assist feeding and giving meds on occasion: When sick with an infection. Refusal to groom self & long haired: Brushed daily as tolerated, & shaved the mat-proned-areas as tolerated. Bath every 3 months unless there was an urgent need for it. And regular washing of bedding that got covered in fur from shedding. Heart Murmur & easily getting sick with stress: Kept her away from other cats that she didn't like, only taken to the vet when absolutely needed, gave her her own room to stay by me at all times/her sanctuary. And, also found a less stressful way of bathing her by filling up a bucket with water & having everything ready before bringing her in for baths. That way she'd not hear the water running. Lots of loves/pets, and interaction as she wished. Occasional incontinence: Would reassure Mew that she was alright and a good girl. Then clean up the mess and spray the area with a white vinegar mixture to discourage her from returning to that spot. Urine staining & dingle-berries on hind fur on occasion: Would have to wash off her butt and clean her up, & shave that area on occasion, although she hated it. (One of the few things she did hate. The bitching that would insue. xD ) Seemed to forget that she ate at times: Would reassure her and show her where her food was at. That way she could eat more of her meat-food than what she finished 5-10 minutes before having laid down. ( That was a weird one this last few months. She'd also forget who my Wife was for moments at a time, on occasion, toos. o.O ) Going blind: Would reassure her of being able to get up and down, and moving around the room. Also kept things and furniture in their places so she could get used to where stuff was at. Also got toys that made noise. Arthritis: Due to this and stress, we'd let her sleep as much as possible. And, we'd lay back on the petting and getting her excited when she was having bad days as she'd get a hotspot on her back and seek out warm areas. Also made sure things were easy to get to, including adding a step-stool for her for bed. Stinky & irregular poo: Started adding pro-biotics to her meat-food once a day. (This helped regulate her stool & made the raunchy smell go away.) (Added for last 6 months of life.) Pissing like a race-horse: Changed her litter-box regularly. Went to having to change it once a week, to twice a week, to every 2-3 days the last year of life. (I knew at this point this was a sign of kidney failure and supportive/hospice care was the best option.) Stayed more focused on making sure she was hydrated as hydration would go up and down. So, yeah. I did a lot more for her than I realized. Although it feels weird not doing those things now, I'm also grateful that I had the time and was in the situation and mindset that I was able to do those things as they came natural for me after doing a lot of reading up. Like I said, it was hard, but if I ever had to do it again, I would.
@@tabragg6330 When time comes, 8 or 19 years old still feels short the same. When she was 8 years ago, i found she had cancer, She only had 2% of chances to survive. I feared the moment she would have started to suffer. Instead she survived with just one treatment (surgery) and no pain (except the one from the surgery). Now she is 19, old. This time she will die (not cancer).
Thank you so much for doing this video for us I had to find these videos today because I have to put my darling little chihuahua down soon she’s lived a wonderful 16 years but has cancer and it’s getting bad enough that I have to finally surrender and call my vet to have her put down and it’s really hard as hell today to get ready to make that call
Unfortunately I adopted a bull terrier who was supposed to be 3 and turned out to be closer to 7. She is having heart failure about 5 months after I got her. It’s gotten progressively worse and I feel like it’s time to put her down. Her abdomen is filling with 4 liters of fluid in less than a week which is not easy. She’s also having her paw pads bust open because of the blood flow according to the vet. Some days she stands in one spot all day and some days she sleeps all day. I feel it’s time for her to be put down because she isn’t getting better with medication and she seems to be suffering.
My senior kitty had severe kidney failure and liver cancer. She got vet help and medications for a few months, she was doing pretty good considering the circumstances. However one day she couldn't get up, she defecated on herself and couldn't clean herself. I of course helped all I could and waited a day or so cause I know the ups and downs. But there was no up anymore. It just kept getting worse, next day I made the decision to euthanize her. At the office I was just frozen in shock, it felt like a dream. Only once I got home and she wasn't there that it really set in. I still she'd so many years for her and it's been years. She got cremated. She is still with me in a special place in the house but it still feels so hollow without her.
My dog that i had since i was 5 (im turning 17 this year) got put down today. He has a skin condition so he was missing half his fur, he had bladder issues so he’d urinate in the house and sometimes he’d pee blood. He also had a tumor on his paw. Everything was so sudden because my mom recently has been talking about putting him down but it wasn’t expected to be this soon. Today he apparently was gnawing at it and it bursted and got blood everywhere and that was when we rushed him to the vet. I know it was for the better but I miss him so much 😔 R.I.P Diesel ❤️
Thank you so much for this video. I have been really struggling with my decision. We hit a low point last month where my cat stopped eating and had lost a dramatic amount of weight. The vet had said at that point that she would have suggested euthanasia if his appetite did not come back but we put him on a course of steroids which helped him. Unfortunately, I could not build his weight up even though he could eat and it did not resolve the symptoms involving his bowl movements. So with a heavy heart, I felt that life was more of a struggle after 3 years of surviving his initial life expectancy of 6 months due to a lymphoma diagnosis, so I gave him peace. I continue to struggle with the idea that I could have done something else. He was only 9 years old.
Thank you, I just has to put my 14 year old French bulldog down and your video really made me feel as though I made the right decision. It has been a extremely difficult past few days...
My braveheart rover passed away last week he was just everything to me and my wife it's so hard the sadness comes in waves his crossed the rainbow bridge now and is not suffering anymore. He will always be in our hearts forever. Rover thank you for coming into our lives and making it so special my buddy. Rest easy in our English garden. 🇬🇧
Thank you so much for this video. Today I woke up to my 20 year old cat not being able to walk, having no energy or appetite and not being able to control his bladder. After watching this video and talking to my wife it has helped us come to terms with the fact it is time for us to say goodbye to our beautiful old man Merlin. He has had a good long life, with lots of love. He was still happy when he was loosing his sight, having trouble with his joints and even the times he would just look confused or staring off into space. But he is a tired old boy and we need to give him the love and respect that he deserves. I know his brother Chester will miss him as much as we will 😢
I cried just listening to your video I lost my pet that was with me for 13 years It was very hard to make that decision to euthanize him The vet was amazing and we were with him to say good bye But if they are suffering It is time to let them go
I wish I never had to watch this video. i don't know what to do. I am desperate and my heart is hurting. my cat is only seven. it's just too soon. this wasn't the deal.
RIP Zach the most beautiful Rotty dog I've met. Ben did you proud yesterday bless him. You were a lovely dog and will be sadly missed. Cancer sucks full stop. ❤️💛💚
Thank you for this video. I already know his cancer is not treatable as the vet didn’t even talk about options. The lymphoma is in his chest, on his liver. He has been my best boy and i know putting him down is the best i can do for him. He is scheduled mon and i am heartbroken. But he can’t eat without vomiting or having extreme diarrhea. We had a great 16 years I owe him so much.
I have a senor dog with CCD [dementia] and my vet insists on being the one who decides whether euthanisia is appropriate. I think she is just trying to extort me out of money that I don't have for an additional fee before she agrees to euthanize my companion of over 12 years and I just don't feel that it's right but that's what I am facing. I have an appointment for next Tuesday for my beloved companion and it's one of the hardest things I have ever had to do but I do feel in my heart that it is the right time.
Thank you so much for this. It was back and forth for a year until the rebounds got shorter and shorter. It made it so confusing, so thank you for explaining this. It made me feel like I wasn't doing the right thing, but I actually waited a YEAR, watching her go back and forth till it got bad. I was so unprepared ❤
I just went through this last Tuesday. My cat had cancer and had a bad heart murmur so surgery was out. I can't stop crying. I picked up her ashes today.😢
Thank you for doing this informative video. It was very helpful!! I have a dog on my lap now that hasn’t eaten or drank water for a couple of days. Had vomiting and diarrhea with some blood. She just wants to sleep. Doesn’t appear to have any pain so I’m just keeping her comfortable until the end. 😢😢🐶
Today was the day I let my Josie Bear go. I cried for 2 days straight after I made the decidion. I cried when I called my vet to make an appointment, I cried the entire way and cried through the whole thing. Still crying now.
My cat is 18 yrs old takes bp pills has stage 2-3 kidney disease she has some vision she misses the litter 7x out of 10 so we have wee pads and we have a pkg of 3 washable diapers with pad inserts (fem napkins will do). I recently put her on human grade pet food with pumpkin which helps with digestion & better stools. she uses the litter box for # 2 but if her diaper is on I take it off or if I'm too late then its a mess. I have a deal with God that he please take her when it gets to be too much for me and her. I don't want to euthanize her. I hope this works out with my wishes. Thanks for the vid...I give her cosequin for mobility and a kidney supplement petwellbeing gold.
This is my first pet (Golden Retreiver 13+ yrs.) that I've had time to prepare and I really don't find this easier. She has bad arthritis now and the meds aren't cutting it anymore and she is now failing quickly. I have to deal with in home vet care, which I'm grateful for, but I have to work around their schedule too. I am having a hard time with the decision, but I know it must be made, especially considering her age. I think the hopium is all used up. I'm so glad you and others provide these educational videos, so I can come to terms with reality.
Two hours ago I had to put my 17 year old cat, Tobey, to sleep. He couldn't urinate anymore. The doctor said that they could drain his bladder, stay at the vet's office to be monitored but she couldn't guarantee that it wouldn't happen again due to his age. My heart is broken as I sit here with tears running down my face. For those of you who gave this video a thumbs down, I guess you've never had the love of an animal. I feel sorry for you.
Wow. I am sorry for your loss. I have two cats, that are both twelve years old. They are in good health now, but anything can happen. And my issue is, I will eventually have to go through this heartache, twice. And, I can not even imagine who would give this extremely informative, and caring video, a thumbs down. Again, I am sorry for your loss. One thing that I do know for sure, it will eventually get easier. You will never be totally free of your loss. But, it will definitely get better...God bless you. And good luck
You did the right thing. I’m so glad you are still able to savor those precious memories of love. I have hope that you will see your beloved friend again. ❤
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I understand. we lost our cat tabs and it hurt so bad.take care.
I had to put my 15 year old Boxer, Troy to sleep. He left at 6:57PM yesterday. He was having mobility problems. We’ve been helping him to stand up. There were good and bad days these past couple of weeks. Yesterday, he made some wolf sounding noise, staring at me. Then, he got up and walked all the way to the back of his room and laid down with his back facing me 😢. I stood there watching him till 3AM. Yesterday, he could get up. Watching him struggle with getting up I took him to the vet who stated that she could run some bloodwork and monitored him but his back legs wouldn’t get better and did t guarantee that he would help him due to his age. I haven’t been able to stop crying, it’s 3Am and I can’t sleep. I totally understand you. I’m in tears as I’m writing 💔
This is the kind of vet I would bring my pet to. Very knowledgeable, understanding, professional and sincere
He is great isn't he unlike the ones I have come across. Wish I'd found this video a long time ago.
@@clareb8015 im dealing wth this now. our pup is an attached rescue dog. pitbul 6 years old(human Years). hes been acting weird lately from fleas to have bad case of pet dander. my mom wants to do it when we move out of our crappy house in november.
I will contact him. Thank goodness I live near. My fine beast is 17. He is my family. A Boston terrier, he has been so good to us. Oh I a starting to cry.
I agree. This vet truly cares about people's fur babies, including those of strangers.
I just killed my cat he is very old was not eating had bad gum teeth problems was skin and bones and i think he had other stuff to. I cried.
I wish my vet would have been as compassionate as you.
I’m watching this as my dog is passing right before my eyes. Please please pray, I am so sad and non stop crying ..
I'm praying for you. My dog has lymphoma that has come back after chemotherapy treatments had been successful. I may have to put him down today and I can hardly breath from howling in tears.
Jessica Kim 🙏💛🐕 I know what Your going through. My Dog has Congestive Heart Failure. Medication is no longer working. He also has other problems, due to his Age(17yrs) I’m dreading thinking about it, but I know I have to do what’s best for My Dog, and not Myself!😔
Hi jess, just asking how u are doing? I found ur msg abt ur furbaby❤️ how are you doing seen its 8months since u wrote, how are you feeling now? My baby is off her food and not active I'm freaking it's 28 of December and vets are shut in Dublin Ireland but she's making eye contact and I'm not sure if she's gonna pull threw or how long dose this go on, she got sick twice, she On insulin 2wks❤️❤️Love been sent.
@@emfg4101 hi elliot, how are u feeling today?? ❤️
I am now in this very situation myself 😢
This man is absolutely wonderful. I wish I could find a vet this empathetic and kind. He is absolutely brilliant. I am going through this right now and he really helped me.
Me too . My dog has Cancer. I can't take life without him 💔
@@kathleensalada1944I'm so sorry 😢
@@kathleensalada1944 but you must! You must stay strong!! Your dog wants you to stay strong! My dog wants me to stay strong! God bless you
I'm going through this right now..
I can't stop crying.. Pray for me and my cat..
I pray for you 🙏
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I hope your doing okay
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I am about to do this on Friday. My poor Sassy CAT :(
I never thought that I would become so emotional at that death of my canine. In the last three years of her life, I prayed to God that, at the time of her death, I would be at her side, that her death would be painless, and that it would be swift. All three requests were met, but I wasn't ready for the suddenness of her death. I had brought her into the Vet, for her health had been declining. Within twenty minutes the Vet was discussing euthanasia with me and, by the end of the hour, my great friend was dead. To this day, I cannot speak of her without becoming emotional. A huge part of me died with her that day.
@captainmorgan757:My heart goes out to you. My orange tabby cat is my best friend....he is ten years old, and I dread the day when this begins. I will be devastated. My six sons say, "mama, what are you going to do when Peanut dies?" My Peanut is my best friend. When the time comes, I will never be the same. I will pray that you obtain peace of mind and heart. God bless you and grant healing. He helped me heal from my brain surgery and major stroke.
My dog is a lab mix, and she’s really declining. Hard to get up, blind in one eye and can’t see well in the other, almost deaf. She is always panting, for the moment she wakes up to the moment she rests. She goes to sleep very often, and sounds like she has troubles breathing while doing so.
captainmorgan757 My situation is very similar to yours. May your dog rest in peace 💐🙏
Just lost our dog Freddy! I understand fully. It is very hard. Wishing you peace and happiness and God bless!
I did the same with my beautiful dachshund today I cried with her telling her how much I loved her until she passed away in my arms.
Thank you for this video. My 19-year-old cat has been suffering from kidney disease and lost most of the use of her legs and walks hunched over. Now her mouth is bleeding and it hurts to eat and I think her bones hurt too, so we've made the difficult decision. This video is very helpful for me because I was really struggling and feeling like I was "killing" her or taking away her right to live, even though she's not happy these days.
This was excellent. My 14 yr. old is in stage 5 renal kidney failure. We all love him so much. Fluids under the skin. Harmon & blood transfusion. He has been going thru this for 4 months. My family has tried to hold on. Me too, I'm absolutely destroyed. Man's best friend. Dog never has a bad day. But the kidneys, toxin build up, incoherent behavior, and now struggling to get up and stay on his feet. I am so broken! This video is helping me face what I have to do. Thank you!
This talk has helped me. I understand now that my dog was dying rapidly and that there was no other choice but having him put to sleep at the vet's. It's still a devastating thing to have to do to a pet you loved so much. I hope we will meet again.
Thank you for a compassionate video. It was a heartbreaking decision to put our 12 year old golden retriever named “Buoy” to sleep two days ago that was done in our own home. I’m still watching this video to help convince we did it at the right time.
I have suffered so many devastation these recent years losing loved ones whether humans or fur babies that i feel numb and lost my usual ambitious, workaholic, driven self. I see my life with no direction and purpose. I just recently lost my dog last 4-10-24 due to chronic kidney failure. The most humane and kind thing to do to ease her pain and agony is thru euthanisia. There are times im at work when suddenly tears go down my face. When i see her bed, food container and think of the way she wants to be lying near beside me make me so sad and lonely 😢 Praying for all fur parents who lost their fur babies. 🙏🙏🙏
Thinking of you. Hope you’re doing good.
Sorry for your loss. Praying for good into life.
Had to put my boy down today. Thank you for the video. I'm having a really rough time with it.
We have a tough time because we love them so very, very much. You know this, I know. And there is no easy way round it. Since our animal family can't tell us how they feel, that makes euthanasia a more difficult decision. But I've waited "too long" one time, and vowed not to again. I don't know where you live, but here in Ohio our winter weather is coming fast. My old dog, she cannot endure the ice, and I cannot endure the thought of her falling and really hurting herself. Day after tomorrow she will be put to sleep. Give yourself time to bawl like a calf whenever you need too. Tears change with time, and they always seem to clean-up things inside.
Totally agree with you Eric. Better SOONER than later. Bawling like a calf before and after for sure, but, time is a great healer, especially if you give another animal a loving home. Seems to speed heal the wounds faster.
James Moore so sorry
I'm also having a hard time as well.my cockapoo of 12 years had a tumor dionosed back in February of this year and had passed away Nov 27th would of been 12 today nov30th.i got him when he was 13 weeks old.hang in there James I no your pain as well.
I hope that your personal pain about doing so is much better. Its terible. Im there now, as to wether I should put my pug down.
The explanation about the reserve capacity of the organs was very helpful. 😺After my cat was diagnosed with total kidney failure, the only thing that was going to save him was emergency dialysis and then a kidney transplant. By that point I had already taken him to three animal hospitals and spent about $2,000. Doing the dialysis and transplant was going to cost tens of thousands of dollars. So I really didn’t have much choice at that point. Of course, I stayed with him during the procedure. I couldn’t imagine dying alone. He was my best friend. 😿
I spent tens of thousands on my pet, and now my family is in a terrible bind. I’m not stupid. I don’t believe I would have survived leaving my abusive marriage, and a life threatening illness that followed, without him. He didn’t leave my side in 5 months I could not get out of bed, with a serious infection. I have autoimmune disease. As soon as I recovered, he developed hyperthyroidism, as well as his kidney disease, then cancer. I stayed home with him for a month, and retiring work 2 days after he was euthanized. Still, I waited until his body couldn’t process food and water and his bloodstream was being poisoned by drinking from his dish. I don’t know what I did to deserve such a beautiful gift of time with him. There are times I could not have missed a day of work, and could not allow my pet to die alone. There are times in my life when I could not come up with $300 to save the life of a beloved pet. I didn’t get that long goodbye those times, and I hope I did the right thing for them. It is hard to see the virtue in ourselves that is so evident in others. I believe, with all my heart, that you did what you were able, to ease his suffering. I’m sure he felt your good intentions and undying love, in his last moments. 💕
Thank you for bringing up the financial aspect. My cat has Chronic Kidney Disease, and this week it suddenly progressed to advanced and his prognosis changed to 6 months. But now he's not eating and he's getting severely dehydrated even with fluids, so he may only have a couple days.
He's a fighter, but I don't want him to keep fighting if all of his days are gonna be in pain, or if I have to watch him starve to death.
But also, I have to consider the financial aspect. I can barely afford the care he now needs, and I even had to decline getting him in tomorrow morning for an all day IV because I can't take anymore time off work. I feel so guilty for having to factor in money into this decision, but it is a huge factor. I want to wait until he's ready, but I don't know if I'll ever know he's ready.
I just put my lulu to sleep today (golden retriever) I can’t stop crying 😢 but I love her, she has suffered a lot. It would be selfish of me to keep her while she’s suffering in pain.. I’m watching this to keep me convinced that I did what’s right for her .. I’m just praying she’s in heaven ❤️
Thank you for this video. My 14-year-old cat is in kidney failure and unless a miracle happens, we'd have to say goodbye. As you said, there were no clear symptoms until she reached a critical stage.
She's got ups and downs but manages to get around and do habitual things thanks to some meds and infusions we're trying. But she doesn't eat and is growing weaker. And you're right, I'll know the time. And I'm not ready to see her go but I'll have to be strong for her.
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I know I made the right decision where my 24 year old Sunny (cat) was concerned, I let her let me know when the time was right. Her kidneys were tired, the blood tests showed.
Offering our pet the Final Act of Love is the most difficult decision of all for us but the kindest for them. I love her dearly, couldn't make her stay forever. My Only Sunshine 💕
My dad just died on March 1st, and his death was very sudden to me, I had no warning or way of knowing and had to see him at the hospital in his deceased state, as well as be the one to arrange his funeral and sign his death certificate.Watching this video, even though it's about animals, has definitely helped me to deal with this. My dad is no longer suffering and even though he died suddenly and I'll never see him again, at least he isn't in pain anymore. Once I get a house or somewhere with lots of room, I want to adopt as much cats as I can that need homes so they wont be euthanized and do my best to love them all until they too have to go. I'm glad I saw this video.
rokatsu\\\\\ bless your heart dear !........i am dying from cancer and i have 4 adorable cats , from 7 months old to 2 years of age, i am trying very very very hard to find responsable & mature adults to adopt my dearly loved cats.... i live in montreal, canada... if you are serious & mature & responsable i would be happy to hear from you.... unfortunately (for my adorable & loving cats ) i do not have much time....some help would be greatly appreciated folks... thank you ! for someone interested you can find me on facebook under my real name 'above' ! GOD bless you.
I am so very sorry. I lost my father suddenly and on july 11th 2018 and saw him take his last breath. I can relate with your comment. have a good day much love to you.
gabriel hebert I hope this finds you well Gabriel and that your animals are in loving hands too.
MobileGamerWill yessss? 🦶
My cat is sick and 18. 😓 my heart aches.
MobileGamerWill I’m so sorry about your dog. Our pets are our family, and it’s absolutely heartbreaking and I hope you are doing okay.
I agree, but I don’t think she’s in any pain yet. I’ve had to put to sleep so many animals, and I would never let her be in pain.
It’s only 3 days hiding. I love her very much and if I see that she’s starting to hurt, I won’t let her. ❤️ I have all my animals cremated, and they’re all with me downstairs. Thank you
May God bless this man for his love, empathy and care.
Thank you so much for this. I said goodbye to my sweet 16 year old Boston Terrier a few months ago, and have been searching for some reassurance. Your explanation and kind words have helped me immensely. I still cry for her almost every day, but at least now I feel more confident that I did what was best and kindest for her at the end of her life.
Yes. I too find myself and my girl Jazzy getting closer to the dreaded time of knowing when it’s time for her to be “let go” from my care. Because we love our fur babies so much, we need to do what’s right for them in poor health. Letting go seems impossible. So today I’m starting the process of making sure I am confident I will be doing the right thing for my girl. To the gentleman who put this video together....thank you. We need information that is simple to understand, well explained, and delivered in a calm, reassuring manner. I now know not to rush, panic. My girl Jazzy does go up and down. It makes it very hard to gauge where she is at. I now know I have time, which I want more than anything. A few more days, a few more hours to make even more memories of her and myself loving each other. Best friends to the end. ♥️🌹
You are such a wonderful vet. This brought tears to my eyes. Had to recently put down my 15 yr old tabby cat and it was devastating but I didn’t want her to suffer. Because of Covid, they wouldn’t let me be in the room with her and I had to wait in the car. It broke my heart. Now I have a 17 yr old tortie cat and I can see her slowly start to slow down. I will be so crushed to have to put her down but thank you for this video because it’ll let me see the signs better.
This is the best and most comprehensive vid on this topic the so much
thank you so much for your unpaid time to make this video....You are a gem....and you have helped me alot...I have an 18 yr old cat that about fifty % of the time he appears in pain....
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking time to do this video it has help ease my the heart and pain I'm going through since I have put my loving pug to sleep after almost seventeen years. I now know it was the right thing to do he had so many of the problems you talked about .I have felt so bad and find myself crying at the drop of a hat .My little Gage meant the world to me .Right now I don't want another pet but I hope when my heart heals I can find another pet that I can love .Gage and I had so many good years together he will always be in my heart❤️❤️
me that Gage was suffering he was put to sleep four days ago I have cried tell lm so sick and sleep with his blanket and dog lease.But after watching your video I feel a little more at ease .I seen so many. Of those sighs in my my sweet pet now listening to you I realize I was in self denial. I now my sweet lovingly Gage is in no more pain and I thank you for making understand that I made the right discussion
A & K Cooper my heart goes out to you. you seem like you were a great parent. i had to put my shih tzu down at almost 17 as well. he got a collapsed trachea and dementia. i put him down right we started to go downhill. i will never get another dog, he was my guy.
Allison Goodall sx$
wished I had a vet like this !! Instead of my cold hearten one
it takes a cold heart to put an end to something u love just for them and to end their suffering
@@teacher.prashantdubeyforma5142 It's not a cold heart, but a loving heart. You never want to see something you love suffer. Letting go does hurt, but it hurts worse to see your pet suffer and not be able to to anything for him.
Indeed
@@teacher.prashantdubeyforma5142 I couldn't disagree more. Putting your loved one's suffering before your selfish need to keep them there is the most loving thing you can do.
@@teacher.prashantdubeyforma5142 Euthanasia is for the owner most of the time, not the pet. People can’t handle the suffering. If you truly love your pet, suffer with them until the end if at all possible. It will be freaking hard, but it will be the most real and honest thing you will ever do. You would want your pet with you at the end. I swear, these vets need to realize the situation and offer comfort, pain relief to these animals if they really want to ease suffering, not just kill them all the time. That’s what we do for humans.
Thank you for this video. I cannot stop crying. We found our boy (Luckypaw) in our front yard with his eyes barley opened over 17 years ago. He grew up with our children. He has a Tumour and the Vet said that he is too old to be operated on. We have and continues to love him so very much. We know that the end is coming soon and we are holding on dearly to all of the joy and great times we had with him. Our hearts are broken and my chest feels like it will burst open.
My vet wants to do a cardiac workup to see if a cardiologist will clear my 17 year old Chihuahua for surgery. It's pricey just to do the work up, let alone the surgery. Did your vet suggest this or did you do this process before making any decisions? I was surprised she would suggest it considering his age and the fact his heart doesn't sound good. It doesn't seem like he would likely be cleared for surgery.
Thank you for explaining the ups and downs. We just put our cat down yesterday and he had been anemic for awhile. Not in pain, still eating, socially with us for a few months. Then the ups and downs happened. Wasn’t sure what to do, when it was time. Until he started hiding, eating no more than a thimble of food and drinking less water. Friday eve we knew and, took him in the next day.
Thank you so much for putting up this video I wish I knew of it before. I have an amazing amount of guilt that I waited too long on taking him in. I just hope he wasn’t in pain because of my stupidity.
Oh friend. You weren't stupid. You just cared. I feel guilt for what is coming for my baby, but I love her. I want to keep getting her treatments but if they only last 2 weeks then she's downhill again, it's unbearable. So give yourself grace. I love you and praying for your peace. Don't be so hard on yourself. I felt just like this but I've gotta just trust the Process. Be at peace. ❤❤
Your words are so kind. Ty for going deep. I wish you were my vet.
Today I say goodbye to my best friend of 17 years. Man he had a great life.
I believe in quality of life.
I think I waited to long my 130lb Rotwieler was 90lbs, his big flat pan head was now pointed from the muscles in his head deteriorating, he pooped while sleeping, but he still had that love, he would still fetch his ball 5 or so times in the garage which was a small area I had to give him being he had no control over his bowels. He still loved going bye bye. It was the hardest thing I’ve ever been through. Anyone who saw him thought he was severely neglected but it was the total opposite. I just couldn’t let him go. RIP LOUIE.
It’s the up and down that is really hard for me right now. I was pretty darn sure the day before yesterday that it was time, and was preparing mentally for this to be the last week. But yesterday he was just fine and apparently normal. So now I’m just even more anxious and hyper aware of every behavior of his.
Argo Lake Same situation here.
I just had to put my girl down . What finally made my mind up when at 4 in the morning she woke me up with loud three yelps !😢😰😨😥😭She had trouble walking and she would fall but I helped her up . I have wood floors . She was on meds for her kidneys and CBD oil and tramadol pain meds . I gave her two that morning when she yelped!! I looked her in the eyes and she looked at me . I said is it time baby , is it time ? Two times she fell and just laced there in my hand , like a seizure . No shaking but her eyes staring up at mine . Both times I helped her to her cot . She had just quit eating a few days before. I tried boiled chicken and rice , soft dog food , fresh pet . She would only drink her water . She did eat some of her fresh pet treats . But she couldn’t live on that !! It was the yelling that made me realize she had to be in pain ! The vet said it could be dementia . But I don’t believe that . I think she was in pain !! I didn’t want to put her down but I had to for her !! It was for her !! I wanted to keep her . The vet said I could but she would have to be on appetite stimulates and arthritis meds but it would just postpone the inedible!! I didn’t want her to suffer . I felt I would be selfish . I did it for her and I stayed with her until the end ! All the way until she let out her last breath . I was kissing her face and telling her I loved her . They told me she could hear me on the sedative and feel my touches but could not respond . I hope that was true !! I couldn’t quit kissing her and telling her I loved her . I know when the vet put the stuff in , that was it ! But the five minutes on the sedative , I kissed and talked to her . Damn I’m having a hard time !! I can’t quit crying . I feel exhausted and up and down . I look for her . I hope I did the right thing by her . I thought I saw a tear on her eye . But the Dr said it was not a tear 😰😨😥😭😭😭😭😭she was 14 or 15 . I adopted her from the pound at age 4 . Husky mix
This video popped up on my "up next" out of the blue while I was doing my makeup, but this doctor seems very thoughtful and sympathetic. Good video for struggling pet owners.
Thank you for this excellent video. 3 days ago I had to have my cat put to sleep. I especially appreciated what you said about how they have ups and downs as they deteriorate. The morning I took her in she was "up", and I have been wondering ever since if I was too hasty. I didn't want to see her suffer anymore, and you helped me realize that I did the right thing before it got any worse for her.
i Thank you so much for helping me validate what I felt in my heart and mind. I would definitely choose you for my vet if you lived in my area! So APPRECIATE you taking the time to share your thoughts and experience.
My cat Laguna is only 9 years old but she's about to die and I tried everything but I can't help her, her kidneys are failing and she won't eat the food the vet gave me to get better.
She's like a child to me, it breaks my heart to see her suffer but it also breaks my heart to end her life..
Cats don't show they're in pain so it's really hard for me to tell what the right time is, at the moment she didnt eat or drink for days and she only sleeps so I feel like it's time..
But on the other hand even though she's very ill and weak, she still uses her energy to come sit with me even for just a moment, as if she's trying to tell me it's ok because she sees i'm suffering as well. I don't want to take away her life too soon, but I also don't want her to suffer too much..
My cat reen 11 year old or older are going through same thing as yours.. i just dont know what to do..
@@fadzilah20 It was the hardest decision I ever had to make, but I know I made the right decision by letting her go, I did everything in my power to save her but she was just getting weaker every day and there just wasn't any chance for recovery, so I had no other choice than to let her go..
How is your cat doing now? Did the vet also confirm that there's nothing left to do about it?
@@Orion3G tomorrow i be going to vet. Will see how from there. I still can't believe come to this, i mean i knew it but...just too soon.. 2020 bad year.
@@fadzilah20 Yea I still can't believe it either.. mine was only 9, I never expected it but suddenly she got very sick and stopped eating and drinking, she was gone before I knew it..
People say 'its just a pet' but she was a child to me and it still hurts today. I hope somehow the vet can still help your cat, I kept my hopes up for a miracle until the end, maybe you have more luck than I did. Either way, much strength to you and your cat, if you want to talk about it or if you want to share an update about your cats situation just let me know.
I just want to thank you for your kind words and demeanor during this difficult time. Really wonderful to hear from a professional the sensitivity required. My boy is at his end and it was such a short life. Just thank you. 😢
Dr Weiss: thank you for your clear, thoughtful, thorough, and sensitive delivery of crucial information to alleviate our own suffering as owners of beloved companion animals, and the subtle and variable suffering of our dear 'best friends'.
Blessings to you, Dr JML / Greater New Orleans .
I had my dog euthenized yesterday. Her mind was still in tact. It was so hard, but I'm glad you talked about the failing of the body, because that's what happened. She had a cyst that grew so big, it caused an ulcer, she developed lymph edema, and she had a fever. The emergency vet gave her antibiotics and painkillers, which enabled her to eat and stand up, but we knew the next day, it was time.
My baby was euthanized yesterday for the same reason 12 years old . it was the hardest decision I had to make but I know it was for the best .
@@melissalalemanbautista5525 so sorry for your loss. Smooch was 10 years old. She was a 100 lb rottweiler mix.
Thanks for sharing. The time has come to let go of my almost 15 y/o Labrador. He’s not sick, just old. He’s healthy but you totally described my dog ... I can see him (Martin) being exhausted and ready to go. He sleeps almost 24/7 and the walks are getting shorter. It’s like Martin is telling me to let him go, that he’s thankful for the great life he had but that he now wants to go. I feel tremendously guilty, what if he’s just old but still wants to stay? It’s never an easy choice. Thank god I’ve got another Labrador to ease the pain but when is it time?
I'm going through this right now, a vet is coming tomorrow morning to my home to help send off my beloved friend and free her from suffering
My lab is 15 years old. Had issues with his hind legs. Yesterday his hind legs collapsed. Vet increased his medication. Said he has severe arthritis. He said give it a week. We are currently taking care of him cleaning him changing his bedding. If he doesn’t stand in a few days, I will put him down. He has a fantastic appetite. He doesn’t appear to be in pain, however he isn’t able to stand or walk. This will be a very hard time!! He’s been a loyal pet for 15 years!! But keeping him alive for us is selfish on our part.
Thank you , I’m heartbroken 😭 trying to make this decision 😭 I can’t stop crying
Buffy Saunier I’m going thru same thing
My 15 yr old dog is dying
We are devastated
I just found out Friday her kidneys were failing and I had to put her down. Hardest thing I’ve done. My sweet baby girl
I’m so sorry!!!!!
Beecrystal3 going through this. Today vet is coming. I’m sooo sad. He’s my best friend for 13 years
Beecrystal3 🥺😭😭😭
Thank you Dr. Weise. We're struggling with making the decision. We so much have enjoyed our relationship with our little friend these last 10 years of her 14. She's a rescue, we believe she had a difficult first 4 years of her life but her time with us has been wonderful for her and for us. She's not supposed to leave us so soon, 14 isn't old for a Terrier but because she now has arthritis and a bad thyroid her quality of life has been poor for about 3 months, worsening this last week to the point she has trouble walking, is crying many times through the day and night in spite of our giving her pain meds. Thank you again for sharing this video. We have an appointment tomorrow with her Dr. and will make a decision at that time.
My longtime friend and companion Cola passed away today due to kidney failure. Im so devastated. Pets aren’t just pets, they are family. He was my best friend for 15 years. Got him when I was 5. I appreciate the kind words at the beginning brother. I found him in a barn as a little kitten, would have been coyote food.
Yeah, I've got a cat suffering from kidney failure right now. She was abandoned by her mother as a kitten before she was weaned during a rainstorm, and my grandmother plucked her out of the gutter, adopted her and raised her into adulthood. Sadly my granny passed away several years ago, and it looks like her kitty is about to join her soon.
She hides from us now, and wants to spend her time outside despite having always been an indoor cat since adoption. My grandfather and I both think it's her own way of suffering alone/ going on an elephant walk to death but we're gonna show her as much love as we can while we can.
@@freespace2dotcom A wonderful & compassionate comment ! So sorry to read this ! Bless your late grandmother for rescuing that cat & raising as an indoor cat !💖 It's never easy ! I'll pray for your cat's peaceful end & you & your grandfather & your family's good health & happiness. Kidney failure is aweful ! I lost one of my cat for that ,too ! It was a lower urinary tract disease went to an acute kidney failure ,then years later ,a distended bladder, then kidney failure ,then a heartattack. It was so sad & aweful,but he died in my arms ! He told me that he loved me before his death ( slow blinking at me several times ! )even though he was in the excruciating pain ! Who said cats are not appreciative ! Cats are so misunderstood ! Lots of love & virtualhugs are being sent to you from L.A. ! I am Japanese. 💜💜💜💜🥁🎵🐉🎤🎶💖💕💞
So sorry for your loss !💜💜💜💜🥁🎵🐉🎤🎶🐉💕💞
and today I had to put my childhood dog down too 😔...
Rest in Peace Harlie and Cola
i just got a 2 month sold beagle and i know there will a time when this will happen makes my heart sink and cry like a baby. i wish i cud grant some of my life to my pet.....
You already have, you are giving it a home, a loving home, a caring home...that's pretty much all any pet could ask for. You already have the emotional attachment, and you know it's coming. That does not make it easier, it makes you human. Unlike some of the stories of animal abuse...well, i'm sure you get the picture.
Thank you. I had to put down my dog Sadie. She was 17 yrs. Old my heart is broken but I know I made the right choice. RIP SADIE
Watching this video as we prepare to say goodbye to our 17-year-old. So hard!
@@brendafabulous Two of you got your dogs to age 17. Can I just say that's amazing.
My Sadi is close and Ive called and arranged a vet to come to my home when its time. They know just what I want and I dont want to have to look for someone at the last min. Id rather spend time with my girl. Prayers to all going through this. Its horrible. She is my sidekick, my best friend 😢
RIP Sadie
Last week we had to say goodbye to our 11 1/2 year old dog I really miss him
Thank you. This helped me a lot. I have a cat that is 19 years old going through her ups and downs. Bless you
Thank you so much. Glad I found your video. The vet says we are down to the last few weeks. My heart is breaking. My 13 year old lab has sarcoma, she's been the best dog ever.
Thank you so much for this video.I have two golden retrievers one still young and the other is a senior.Both these babies are my heart.The older one at times is having trouble getting up or into her bed at night.But once she is up she does pretty good soothing you still can witness in back legs and hips and seems happy.When I go out to play with them she jumps some in the air.She has loss a lot of muscle mass and this concerns me so much.I can’t imagine life without her but because I love her so if I seeing she is suffering I will gift her forever ever peace.She has lived a loving and attentive life and I know in my heart she has lived a Fabulous life.I just hope we can continue our life together for quite awhile more until that decision has to be made.You really helped me understand seeing the signs that indicates the correct timing to let her go.Thank you so much for your insight and your caring heart.
I had to have my 5 year old cat put down today due to kidney failure. It was such a hard decision but the treatments weren't working and he was suffering. So heartbreaking 💔
This is the kindest video I've seen. I wish all dogs would just go peacefully in their sleep. I hated make this decision every single time, I have to make it one more time and I'm never doing it again. I love dogs, but this process is heart breaking and it makes you question yourself.
Thank you for this video. We are going to be putting Mollie, my cat, for almost 10 years down sometime this week. Since February, we kind of saw it, but refused to believe it was anything serious. she slowly became blind, and after that, she's always going under the beds, she eats, uses the restroom, but she never makes contact with anyone anymore, nor does she walk over to the window for sunlight. On June, she developed sores on her neck. she got one on her neck, and one near here ear, and they happened to be on her right side. Over the time span on July and august, the sores went away, and 2 days ago, she looked better. her fur was completely grown back, but she had a lump there. I didn't think much of it that moment. Yesterday, I was with her, and all of a sudden, she had a massive seizure. I thought it was a heart attack, but she managed to calm down. it was traumatic to watch that. we happened to notice at that point, on the bottom of her neck, near where the lump has grown, she has gained another massive lump that grew, except it was at the bottom of her neck, and both lumps are hard as well. Today, she didn't move at all, and she went under the bed again, to which I brought her out, using a flashlight. I brought her out, gently put her on the bed and let her rest. It just really hurts to watch her slowly slip away like this. I've had her since I was 6, so its gonna be very devastating for me, my grandparents and for my mom especially, who she was very close to at once. yet again, thank you so much for this video.
🇨🇦 God bless you Sir. Our northern dog "Freddy" was brought down by my wife 13 years ago from Nunavut when he was a pup. Right off you could see he was special. He was amazingly smart and just so happy and good! He had a bond of love with my wife...followed her around and would never feel comfortable by himself. He was a joy in our lives. A year or so ago his back legs started to go but he kept on and was doing ok but couldn't jump up into the car anymore. At Christmas he had a bloated stomach and was having some pain but it seemed to pass. On New Years day it strangely occurred again and he would not lay down due to pain. Taken to an emerg vet clinic he was diagnosed with a twisted stomach - very serious surgery situation but due to his age and other issues the best decision was to put him down. Heart breaking as since he had been given pain medication and was his old happy self - this made things very difficult. We know it was the right decision but it is so hard not seeing him these days and we miss him terribly. God bless for a wonderful and caring video. You're a good fellow and thank you!
I wish I was close to you.. I'm going thru this right now.. and I sure hope that good spirtis will guide me to do the right thing on my sweet Grandpaw Rudi (guessed to be 17 yo.. adopted 2 years ago from a kill-shelter)
He is the love of my life.. but I do NOT want him to suffer.. he has been sick for a week now.. with guidance from our Vet..
We might have to let him go very soon..
But if he moves on.. I also know he will live on in my heart..
Thank you doctor for being so kind!!
Greetings from Germany 🙋🐾💜🐾
This video has made the situation much better. My boy has been my best friend for so long but I love him so much that he does not deserve this pain. I love him but I love him enough to not let him suffer. It really sucks but it must be done.
Me too. I am going to put down my friend today. I'm sorry for your loss.
Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I recently lost my beloved pet cat to aggressive nasal cancer at age 18.
My dog was diagnosed with liver failure a few months ago. She has been on a downhill for several months and it's really hard to watch her go into the last stages. She's still pretty young for a large dog, only 7 years old, and I have really felt like I'm not ready to say goodbye. Because of this video, I feel more prepared. Thank you for this making this video. You seem very sincere and kind
Thank you for your explanation of the cycle (ups and downs) a dog goes through. Very helpful.
Your kindness really comes through. Been through this and have one more to go. God help me. 😢. Thank you. ❤❤❤
Thank you for this video. My dog has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and has developed Cushing from her long term steroid use. She seems great some days and then other cries out in pain. This video has helped me feel better about making such a heartbreaking decision
Thank you so much Dr ❤️ thank you for taking the time to explain all the nuances of when and we’re not to let go. It makes me feel better and I have a lot more knowledge now what to look for. You are a blessing.
thank you for this video , it really helped make the difficult choice I had to face , in putting my beautiful husky down easier. she was more then just an animal . she was my best friend and my daughter. I hope to see her again at the rainbow bridge
Thank you so much for this video. I’m sitting with my 14 year old Labradoodle trying to come to grips with this decision. It’s SO HARD to know but I think, after listening to you that I may need to let her go. You were o very helpful. Thank you!
My good friend is going through this right now.. she is making calls today to find a good vet who will euthanize her dog Blaze! I can't imagine ever going through something so devastating like this!! I will continue to pray for Healing Strength for her and for her dog Blaze he need comfort to... Prayers for the both of them during this difficult time!!
Thank you. I’ve been struggling for months about my situation with my sweet dogs. Both are at the end stage of life & I’m not sure what do; let them go to sleep together so the other isn’t lonely & concerned for her sister in the home & it’s the blind one that’d be left behind. as she is less critical, although she is an insulin dependent diabetic; takes 9.5U of U100 NPH Insulin, Long acting. Blindness has progressed & she can’t even see her dinner bowl right in front of her; I have to help her get started eating. I truly ❤ you both, Daisy & Lily.
I’m afraid of having a pet because one day I might not see my dog anymore
And then I’m gonna be a broken person
I totally understand that. I have a Dog that is not even 2 years old yet and he's choking and cant breathe and there is fluid in his lungs. His heart is going and I haven't been able to sleep
Thank you for the video. We had to put our 10-year-old princess to sleep yesterday. It was really hard and difficult but there was no other choice as she suffered from stage 4 dementia, completely blind and so confused and lost. The hardest part now is the little things, things we used to do with her to get through every day :(
I think it's time for my cat. She's about 15 & has skin cancer. She had an op a couple of months ago but it came back somewhere else. She's not wanting to hang out, outside anymore. She has always been a fan out outside (hence the skin cancer) but the last few days she's either been in the shed for hours, or upstairs asleep. Appetite has started dropping & she's been drinking LOADS for a couple of weeks now. The horrible part is one of her legs have swelled right up. On the side where the skin cancer is under her arm pit. Lymph drainage I think it's caused by.
Thank you for helping me start to make decisions for my 19 year old cat. He’s had CRF for 4 years. Now, he has been living with hyperthyroidism for a month and a half. He has terrible oral lesions, and a dental infection that has spread through his sinus cavity and left eye. We couldn’t get dental surgery because of cardiomyopathy, though our vet pulled two loose teeth by hand and our cat “thanked” her with a head butt. Our boy is tough, and has taken it all in stride. He’s becoming weak and scared, though. We didn’t know he was blind until we moved to a new place, and he didn’t know where to eat or go potty! He had been so agile, but only knew his way around our old house by memory. He recently stopped eating, had terrible diarrhea. We decided to treat his infection, because he is eating and purring. Thank you so much…now I will be more sure of when it’s time! ❤️
You just see it in the behavior of your pet when it's time. I already had to put 3 cats to sleep. Every time the vet came home to put the cats to sleep. That always happened very peacefully.
I think I'm about to go through this. I'm dreading it, but I have to do what's right. Got him as a kitten when I was 17, now I'm 38. We've had many love filled happy years together as best buddies. He still tries to hold my finger or wrist. The sweetest little guy ever. I'll miss him so much.
When our beautiful aged greyhound had bone cancer (he wasn't a suitable for amputation and chemo unfortunately - we got 3 specialist opinions) we loved him every day for another 3 months and he was on strong pain killers but the morning when he wouldn't get up off his bed we knew it was time. We called the vet. His pain was too great and even though our hearts were ripped to shreds at the mere thought, we said goodbye. Miss you every single day still - rip beautiful Zoomie.
what a great doctor!!!!!!!!!
Thank you so much for talking about this. Just had to let me little angel go, still in deep mourning, but at least she’s free from a failed body, no more endless struggle and frustration. Thanks!
Thank you for this compassionate explanation. We’re all just living today for the first time and sometimes it’s hard to know what to do, how to make the right decision. I’m losing my boy today and this has been a real comfort. He’s been having his ups and downs but I think he is in more pain than I know so it’s time. Thank you.
I had to make this very hard decision for my cat, Mew, of 19 years on the 8th this month. I knew the time was coming and it would be within this next year. And, I knew that Mewy would let me know when it was that time. But, it was still sudden to us as I had expected to see signs, like that of no eating or refusal to eat, backing away, ect. But, once she crashed due to weakness brought on by a sudden bout of severe dehydration, I knew it was time. At that point, she'd given up and only wanted to cuddle in her bed and be by my side. I've considered her special needs for the last 3 years. But, I didn't really come to terms with how much I was aiding her these last few years, which is now mind-boggling to me. But, if i had to do it all over again, I would, as her comfort and happiness was the most important thing to take care of.
Examples of things I assisted her with include the following.
Loosing muscle mass & weight, complicated by grazing all the time: Left dry food out at all times. But, fed her favorite meat-food, 2 3oz cans a day.
Mild dehydration on occasion: Added water to her meat-food each feeding session, no matter what.
Assist feeding and giving meds on occasion: When sick with an infection.
Refusal to groom self & long haired: Brushed daily as tolerated, & shaved the mat-proned-areas as tolerated. Bath every 3 months unless there was an urgent need for it. And regular washing of bedding that got covered in fur from shedding.
Heart Murmur & easily getting sick with stress: Kept her away from other cats that she didn't like, only taken to the vet when absolutely needed, gave her her own room to stay by me at all times/her sanctuary. And, also found a less stressful way of bathing her by filling up a bucket with water & having everything ready before bringing her in for baths. That way she'd not hear the water running. Lots of loves/pets, and interaction as she wished.
Occasional incontinence: Would reassure Mew that she was alright and a good girl. Then clean up the mess and spray the area with a white vinegar mixture to discourage her from returning to that spot.
Urine staining & dingle-berries on hind fur on occasion: Would have to wash off her butt and clean her up, & shave that area on occasion, although she hated it. (One of the few things she did hate. The bitching that would insue. xD )
Seemed to forget that she ate at times: Would reassure her and show her where her food was at. That way she could eat more of her meat-food than what she finished 5-10 minutes before having laid down. ( That was a weird one this last few months. She'd also forget who my Wife was for moments at a time, on occasion, toos. o.O )
Going blind: Would reassure her of being able to get up and down, and moving around the room. Also kept things and furniture in their places so she could get used to where stuff was at. Also got toys that made noise.
Arthritis: Due to this and stress, we'd let her sleep as much as possible. And, we'd lay back on the petting and getting her excited when she was having bad days as she'd get a hotspot on her back and seek out warm areas. Also made sure things were easy to get to, including adding a step-stool for her for bed.
Stinky & irregular poo: Started adding pro-biotics to her meat-food once a day. (This helped regulate her stool & made the raunchy smell go away.) (Added for last 6 months of life.)
Pissing like a race-horse: Changed her litter-box regularly. Went to having to change it once a week, to twice a week, to every 2-3 days the last year of life. (I knew at this point this was a sign of kidney failure and supportive/hospice care was the best option.) Stayed more focused on making sure she was hydrated as hydration would go up and down.
So, yeah. I did a lot more for her than I realized. Although it feels weird not doing those things now, I'm also grateful that I had the time and was in the situation and mindset that I was able to do those things as they came natural for me after doing a lot of reading up. Like I said, it was hard, but if I ever had to do it again, I would.
I wish my cats would live that long. U r lucky
@@tabragg6330 When time comes, 8 or 19 years old still feels short the same.
When she was 8 years ago, i found she had cancer, She only had 2% of chances to survive. I feared the moment she would have started to suffer. Instead she survived with just one treatment (surgery) and no pain (except the one from the surgery).
Now she is 19, old. This time she will die (not cancer).
Thank you so much for doing this video for us I had to find these videos today because I have to put my darling little chihuahua down soon she’s lived a wonderful 16 years but has cancer and it’s getting bad enough that I have to finally surrender and call my vet to have her put down and it’s really hard as hell today to get ready to make that call
Unfortunately I adopted a bull terrier who was supposed to be 3 and turned out to be closer to 7. She is having heart failure about 5 months after I got her. It’s gotten progressively worse and I feel like it’s time to put her down. Her abdomen is filling with 4 liters of fluid in less than a week which is not easy. She’s also having her paw pads bust open because of the blood flow according to the vet. Some days she stands in one spot all day and some days she sleeps all day. I feel it’s time for her to be put down because she isn’t getting better with medication and she seems to be suffering.
My senior kitty had severe kidney failure and liver cancer. She got vet help and medications for a few months, she was doing pretty good considering the circumstances. However one day she couldn't get up, she defecated on herself and couldn't clean herself. I of course helped all I could and waited a day or so cause I know the ups and downs. But there was no up anymore. It just kept getting worse, next day I made the decision to euthanize her. At the office I was just frozen in shock, it felt like a dream. Only once I got home and she wasn't there that it really set in. I still she'd so many years for her and it's been years. She got cremated. She is still with me in a special place in the house but it still feels so hollow without her.
My dog that i had since i was 5 (im turning 17 this year) got put down today. He has a skin condition so he was missing half his fur, he had bladder issues so he’d urinate in the house and sometimes he’d pee blood. He also had a tumor on his paw. Everything was so sudden because my mom recently has been talking about putting him down but it wasn’t expected to be this soon. Today he apparently was gnawing at it and it bursted and got blood everywhere and that was when we rushed him to the vet. I know it was for the better but I miss him so much 😔 R.I.P Diesel ❤️
im with you... ❤❤❤😭😭😭❤❤❤
Thank you. Your video helped me know i was making the right decision to end my dear Patches' suffering. RIP my angel.
Thank you so much for this video. I have been really struggling with my decision. We hit a low point last month where my cat stopped eating and had lost a dramatic amount of weight. The vet had said at that point that she would have suggested euthanasia if his appetite did not come back but we put him on a course of steroids which helped him. Unfortunately, I could not build his weight up even though he could eat and it did not resolve the symptoms involving his bowl movements. So with a heavy heart, I felt that life was more of a struggle after 3 years of surviving his initial life expectancy of 6 months due to a lymphoma diagnosis, so I gave him peace. I continue to struggle with the idea that I could have done something else. He was only 9 years old.
Very compassionate and wise and very moving.
I will always love you and miss you my Fifi. You were beautiful, intelligent, loving and just so friendly snd happy. Always in my heart. Always!
Thank you, I just has to put my 14 year old French bulldog down and your video really made me feel as though I made the right decision. It has been a extremely difficult past few days...
Bless you, mine went in July its the most heart-breaking thing I have ever encountered. Love to you.
My braveheart rover passed away last week he was just everything to me and my wife it's so hard the sadness comes in waves his crossed the rainbow bridge now and is not suffering anymore. He will always be in our hearts forever. Rover thank you for coming into our lives and making it so special my buddy. Rest easy in our English garden. 🇬🇧
Thank you so much for this video. Today I woke up to my 20 year old cat not being able to walk, having no energy or appetite and not being able to control his bladder. After watching this video and talking to my wife it has helped us come to terms with the fact it is time for us to say goodbye to our beautiful old man Merlin. He has had a good long life, with lots of love. He was still happy when he was loosing his sight, having trouble with his joints and even the times he would just look confused or staring off into space. But he is a tired old boy and we need to give him the love and respect that he deserves. I know his brother Chester will miss him as much as we will 😢
It's not a terrible decision it's a hard decision. Right?
turbojoe2 right. Not terrible but hard.
I cried just listening to your video
I lost my pet that was with me for 13 years
It was very hard to make that decision to euthanize him
The vet was amazing and we were with him to say good bye
But if they are suffering
It is time to let them go
I wish I never had to watch this video. i don't know what to do. I am desperate and my heart is hurting. my cat is only seven. it's just too soon. this wasn't the deal.
RIP Zach the most beautiful Rotty dog I've met. Ben did you proud yesterday bless him. You were a lovely dog and will be sadly missed. Cancer sucks full stop. ❤️💛💚
Thank you for this video. I already know his cancer is not treatable as the vet didn’t even talk about options. The lymphoma is in his chest, on his liver. He has been my best boy and i know putting him down is the best i can do for him. He is scheduled mon and i am heartbroken. But he can’t eat without vomiting or having extreme diarrhea. We had a great 16 years I owe him so much.
I have a senor dog with CCD [dementia] and my vet insists on being
the one who decides whether euthanisia is appropriate. I think she
is just trying to extort me out of money that I don't have for an additional
fee before she agrees to euthanize my companion of over 12 years
and I just don't feel that it's right but that's what I am facing.
I have an appointment for next Tuesday for my beloved companion
and it's one of the hardest things I have ever had to do but I do feel
in my heart that it is the right time.
Thank you so much for this. It was back and forth for a year until the rebounds got shorter and shorter. It made it so confusing, so thank you for explaining this. It made me feel like I wasn't doing the right thing, but I actually waited a YEAR, watching her go back and forth till it got bad. I was so unprepared ❤
Thank you so much for your gentleness & compassion.
I just went through this last Tuesday. My cat had cancer and had a bad heart murmur so surgery was out. I can't stop crying. I picked up her ashes today.😢
Thank you for doing this informative video. It was very helpful!! I have a dog on my lap now that hasn’t eaten or drank water for a couple of days. Had vomiting and diarrhea with some blood. She just wants to sleep. Doesn’t appear to have any pain so I’m just keeping her comfortable until the end. 😢😢🐶
Today was the day I let my Josie Bear go. I cried for 2 days straight after I made the decidion. I cried when I called my vet to make an appointment, I cried the entire way and cried through the whole thing. Still crying now.
Having this convo with my vet in a few days. Pray for me
My cat is 18 yrs old takes bp pills has stage 2-3 kidney disease she has some vision she misses the litter 7x out of 10 so we have wee pads and we have a pkg of 3 washable diapers with pad inserts (fem napkins will do). I recently put her on human grade pet food with pumpkin which helps with digestion & better stools. she uses the litter box for # 2 but if her diaper is on I take it off or if I'm too late then its a mess. I have a deal with God that he please take her when it gets to be too much for me and her. I don't want to euthanize her. I hope this works out with my wishes. Thanks for the vid...I give her cosequin for mobility and a kidney supplement petwellbeing gold.
This is my first pet (Golden Retreiver 13+ yrs.) that I've had time to prepare and I really don't find this easier. She has bad arthritis now and the meds aren't cutting it anymore and she is now failing quickly. I have to deal with in home vet care, which I'm grateful for, but I have to work around their schedule too. I am having a hard time with the decision, but I know it must be made, especially considering her age. I think the hopium is all used up. I'm so glad you and others provide these educational videos, so I can come to terms with reality.