How to decide when to euthanize your dog or cat

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  • @notadisaster6932
    @notadisaster6932 6 місяців тому +22

    I saw this quote somewhere-
    "It's better to let your dog go comfortably a day early, than for your dog to leave painfully a day late."

  • @saracoleman2042
    @saracoleman2042 Рік тому +20

    Thank you for covering this topic. So many pet owners struggle with this decision & some even refuse to euthanize because they feel some sort of guilt. I can tell you right now that euthanasia is the best gift we can give our furbabies when they’re suffering. Their passing is peaceful & gentle.

  • @gwjsbm
    @gwjsbm 10 місяців тому +12

    My cat still was eating but he was in pain from end stage kidney failure. He was drinking a ton and losing so much weight. He wasn't grooming either and was sitting in that meatloaf position. He was staring into space and had horrible anxiety at times and other times was very lethargic. He was very dehydrated too. The Vets told us it was the best choice to put him to sleep. I never want to go through that again. Hardest thing in my life. My poor precious cat. RIP

    • @imajokerimasmokerimamidnig7442
      @imajokerimasmokerimamidnig7442 8 місяців тому

      I am so sorry .. 💔

    • @nancyfasolino7607
      @nancyfasolino7607 6 місяців тому

      So sorry I may have to do this in a few days

    • @Mushymakesgatcha
      @Mushymakesgatcha 3 місяці тому

      I’m so glad my cat,shadow is still young (7 years old?) We never knew how old she was when we found her in the forest,but we thought she was about 10 months old. We don’t know her b-day but I love her with all my heart and she does too.
      Funny story: One time i was in the bath with the door open and she came in and started to yell at me bc she was scared i was drowning ,but it was literally 1 foot deep
      We also have a stupid tuxedo cat who has a lil stereotypical French mustache who sleeps in the weirdest positions, and he’s like 3 years old and oddly photogenic?
      We have a white cat with black spots. She’s 19 and rly sweet

  • @terrielilley3456
    @terrielilley3456 Рік тому +49

    Timely. Made appt for tomorrow for my nearly 22 yr old cat. She will still eat squeezable treats, but no self care, extremely weak, and cannot make it to litter box. Doesn't seem to be in pain. I hesitate to take yet I know it is imminent
    Toughest decision ever.

    • @remyoverland4049
      @remyoverland4049 Рік тому +13

      Bless you! It is such a hard decision. I am very sorry. My cat just turned 20

    • @Cat-qo3ht
      @Cat-qo3ht Рік тому +6

      Aww, such a sad time for you and your family. Their quality of life is so important in making this difficult decision. I feel as if they sometimes tell you with their eyes, "Please do this for me because I can't do it for myself. I'm so tired. Please let me go." If she were outdoors maybe she would take herself off somewhere to lay down and breathe her last breath. We've had to make this decision for ur dog in August. He was going on fifteen. What wonderful parents you are. Look what a great long life you've given your special kitty.

    • @dianasimplifies
      @dianasimplifies Рік тому +3

      They have appetite meds that work quite well. Might try it and see if kitty gets stronger ❤

    • @atlas79-om1hn
      @atlas79-om1hn 8 місяців тому +3

      Why can't you people understand; IT IS NOT YOUR DECISION!!!

    • @atlas79-om1hn
      @atlas79-om1hn 8 місяців тому

      AGAIN, NOT YOUR DECISION! You shall not kill, always give effort to support life and cherish every moment of it . Even illness, disability is part of entire package called life.@@remyoverland4049

  • @jimstone6279
    @jimstone6279 Рік тому +66

    I had a dog who lived to be 15 and then he stopped eating. Two years prior he had stopped eating his kibble, and since then I had been putting extra stuff in his food to inspire him to eat. The one thing I learned from this was to be aware of the dogs limitations as they age. Prior to this my dogs had died much earlier and did not experience old age really, but if they do reach their golden years, it is important to be aware of new limitations as they age. For my dog it meant walking slower, and not walking as far, and helping him in and out of the car much more to make sure that he did not jump. I also would help him up and down the stairs.

    • @terrielilley3456
      @terrielilley3456 Рік тому +6

      I just got a carpeted ramp for my old boy. Works great for in and out car.

    • @irisortiz9057
      @irisortiz9057 Рік тому +11

      Our 11 year old dog suffered a stroke. Her hind legs basically deteriorated. We help he4 walk... she still has a willingness to live. She eats, takes care of her needs when going potty. She just needs extra help now to get around.

    • @dianasimplifies
      @dianasimplifies Рік тому +1

      There are also meds they can take to spur on their appetite. I try that first bf putting to sleep.

    • @ClearConscience.
      @ClearConscience. Рік тому +3

      My 14 year old dog had arthritis until i changed her diet from kibble to raw mince - all stiffness gone 👍🏻

    • @scoobydadog246
      @scoobydadog246 Рік тому +5

      @@irisortiz9057 Bless you! We don't kill our other family members if they become disabled and needing extra help does not it is not a "quality" life (a term I do not care for). This doggy lived to 17.5 and I helped him walk outside to go potty the last weeks of his life. I make slings out of old tote bags to help support his back end. I did use some doggy diapers at the end, b/c sometimes he would not make it to the door; and that helped make things easier. It's a little easier for the boys b/c, but still can help if you need. He loved to eat, hang out in his bed with his people, and get massages. Good luck!

  • @nylayoung7764
    @nylayoung7764 Рік тому +19

    We had to do this last Monday. It is the hardest decision ever. She had been fighting cancer for a few years and taking medication four times a day for the last year. We was seeing our vet monthly this last year. Our vet told us it was time. I cried telling our vet we can handle it, he told us your girl can not any longer. Thank you for this video and the comments, it helps. I miss her dearly 😢

  • @EnjoysScritches
    @EnjoysScritches Рік тому +47

    As a pet owner, I promised the best for my dog. So I know that I must let him go someday rather than to hold onto him while he suffers horribly. But my heart will always make excuses against euthanization because I will selfishly want his companionship forever. It's such a hard decision to make.

    • @tinamoore9944
      @tinamoore9944 4 місяці тому +3

      I feel you, I'm going through the same thing with my 16 year old chihuahua, me and my husband can't do it

  • @lindajohnson9282
    @lindajohnson9282 Рік тому +7

    I’ve had vets put it back on to me to make that call. I consulted them to determine if I was being reasonable or not, not to have a shrug of the shoulders and a blank look 😢

    • @pearshapedeve
      @pearshapedeve Рік тому +2

      I‘m sorry to hear that. I hope you don’t have to go through such decision making situations too many times.
      It’s tough for the vets too, they have to perform euthanasia so many times. They do it because it’s their job but I don’t think they enjoy either, even though they know they do it in the pet‘s interest. I have known a few depressed vets because they often don’t get the emotional support they too deserve.

  • @wompol7117
    @wompol7117 Рік тому +11

    blind, half deaf, cognitively impaired with lots of “zoning out” episodes and confusion, severe arthritis, unable to manage stairs without damming, 14 yr old pit mix. getting close, even with all her meds.

    • @scoobydadog246
      @scoobydadog246 Рік тому +2

      Hmmm sounds like a lot of older people I know. There is hospice care for dogs.. and there should be more.

  • @kimoda9451
    @kimoda9451 Рік тому +11

    great video, and obviously important to you as you recently made the decision. we have a girl who was just diagnosed with congestive heart failure. though we hope the time to decide is down the road....we always know with our furbabies the time usually comes!! and how painful it is!

    • @dawnavandernoot2869
      @dawnavandernoot2869 Рік тому +2

      My cooper has the same problem. I give him Hawthorne berry to strengthen his heart.

    • @kimoda9451
      @kimoda9451 Рік тому

      hmmm, I'll check this out! thx

    • @atlas79-om1hn
      @atlas79-om1hn 8 місяців тому

      Yeah, shot from hell is extremely painful that's why they use another shot before it to disable brain from reacting to excruciating pain. Bigger digs get tied up , muzzled etc. Choose effort next time, bc YOU SHALL NOT KILL. See how much better it feels... After all , congestive heart failure is result of prolonged poor oral hygiene and it is not dog's but only you're fault .

  • @buttonbeeandme7601
    @buttonbeeandme7601 Рік тому +6

    I have 2 CH cats..”wobbly kittys”. Button(4), Bee (3) . I’ve had them since about 4 weeks old. Button is a severe case and Bee is mild to moderate. And at 2 yrs old they both developed juvenile cataracts. Both came from the same location in my same dying ghost town I live in where they were gonna be tossed out in the heart of winter for the coyotes to eat. A year apart I rescued the 2nd one.The vet I took Button to was impressed and always gives me props for saving, dedicating myself to 2 very challenged cat. Next vet I saw cause my vet was unavailable on that day told me he was useless for a cat and no quality of life and think about euthanizing him. I gave a few angry words and walked out. His first vet has been amazed at how much hes thrived from a 3 week old starving, freezing and sick with respiratory infected to a 4 yr old boy. Bee was found a year later with to be the same outcome as Button..toss it for the coyotes..I stepped in and took Bee too. My vet was shocked I now found 2 a year apart, starving, freezing and resp infection, same gray color, same location, same town. They have their challenges but I do everything to accommodate their disabilities. My home is designed for crippled kittys. I have pet Insurance for them and if anything happened to me they are entrusted with financial stability for the rest of their precious lives. Just cause they have their disabilities I feel they are entitled to life just as much as any other kitty. Don’t give up on a disabled kitty that doesn’t know they are different then a normal cat. The love and affection in return is so special. Much love to all from Button, Bee and Me❤️

  • @erntefreude
    @erntefreude Рік тому +5

    Thank you. Tomorrow, I will be saying, "Fare Thee Well" to my darling companion, Julie. She is a Flat-Coated Retriever, 15 years old, and she has lost quality of life for the last few days. She is completely incontinent, immobile, and the pain med is not managing her pain. She now has a sore, next to her backend, that I just discovered. All the memories are rushing into my mind. My vet is coming to my home, to release Julie from her broken body. I will miss her forever.

  • @candyparton9230
    @candyparton9230 Рік тому +8

    I needed to hear this video and I thank you so much. My Shih Tzu is failing so fast and losing body functions and many other things and my heart is broken to make a decision. God bless you.

    • @tammy5666
      @tammy5666 Рік тому +1

      I am sad with you. I can relate to what you are going through, as I am experiencing the same thing with my Afghan hound age 14. My heart is breaking 💔

    • @candyparton9230
      @candyparton9230 Рік тому +1

      @@tammy5666 thank you sweetheart, so hard, but prayers for you also and strength to get you thru this bad time also. Keep in touch

    • @suzi-qx240
      @suzi-qx240 5 місяців тому

      My Shih Tzu Princess will be going over the rainbow bridge today to be with her Daughter Ruby who l lost last year July 2022. Such a hard decision ,she a little fighter ,l know she wants to be better and live for me & my son 😭😭😭

  • @August84118
    @August84118 Рік тому +11

    This is such a worthwhile topic. Another indicator for me was isolation. I had adopted one our hospital’s blood donor cats, so I never really knew his true age. He was in renal failure, but was using his litter box and eating/drinking. My kids kept telling me, “ Mom, it’s time for Barnaby to go”, but I didn’t feel it was his time. When he began seeking unusual places to hide, that was the indicator to me his time was near. Having worked as an RVT and LVT, seeing everything and anything and performing countless euthanasia’s, I agree, it is a personal decision and no one should ever feel wrong in seeking guidance or assistance from their veterinary professionals. They are there to help you reach whatever decision you make.

    • @pamelajensen8838
      @pamelajensen8838 Рік тому +2

      Lucy, I’m so sorry for your loss.
      Oh yes, I tend to isolate as well. I tried to get the mail once. Broke down crying because she loved to go get the mail. I need to buck up and try again.

    • @gurjotsingh8934
      @gurjotsingh8934 8 місяців тому +2

      My dogs been isolating herself. Hiding herself. She has a mast cell cancer. Vet told us to put her down when the time comes, didn’t knew it was coming so faster!

    • @rsevn
      @rsevn 8 місяців тому +2

      @@gurjotsingh8934I’m sorry for what you’re going through and whatever decision you decide to make will be what’s best for your doggy 🙏🏽

  • @remyoverland4049
    @remyoverland4049 Рік тому +22

    The last week of May on my way home from work I called to have my cat put down. He had not eaten as well as he normally did, avoided me, had not greeted me at the door for the last three months. When I got home, he greeted me at the door and ate like he use to. He just turned 20 and is doing good for a 96 year old man. The vet said “as long as he is eating and drinking it is not time”

    • @dianasimplifies
      @dianasimplifies Рік тому

      There are also appetite meds you can try. I try those bf putting to sleep.

    • @remyoverland4049
      @remyoverland4049 Рік тому +1

      @@dianasimplifies he is 20 years old. When I am 96 the last thing I would want is someone cramming a pill down my throat

    • @dianasimplifies
      @dianasimplifies Рік тому

      @@remyoverland4049 I understand. I have never used it but there is one you can rub on their ear. It was just a suggestion 🤷🏻‍♀️ I have pilled several cats for years. They easily get used to it and it's not a big deal. Again just a suggestion if your pet refuses to eat but is getting around ok. Someone else might read the suggestion and look into it for theirs if you could care less. 🙄🙄

    • @remyoverland4049
      @remyoverland4049 Рік тому

      @@dianasimplifies thank you! He is doing great and has been for months now. He gets sun-q fluids five days a week. He use to run, but I have perfected it and now he just lays next me. I try chicken, baby food or fancy feast when he needs it.

    • @atlas79-om1hn
      @atlas79-om1hn 8 місяців тому

      Who is the vet that knows when your cat should be killed?.. Another false prophet?... Always follow your heart , ONLY.

  • @Tossboi09
    @Tossboi09 6 місяців тому +2

    Just put my dog down a couple hours ago, in borderline traumatized

  • @moviemakerwannabe
    @moviemakerwannabe Рік тому +6

    I think very highly of vets. In my experience they have shown greater care for the pain treatment of their patients, better bedside manor for their patients and the pet owners.When I got Lyme Disease I found the Vets were far more informed about it.

    • @houndgirl7365
      @houndgirl7365 Рік тому

      That hella sucks o.o yeah vet techs as well as veterinarians HAVE to be informed/knowledgeable on such issues especially since it's a zoonotic disease caused by ticks. Had a whole class on ecto as well as endoparasites each with their own cause for various health implications. I hope you have it under control :(

  • @pam5389
    @pam5389 Рік тому +9

    Thank you so much

  • @calimom7
    @calimom7 Рік тому +6

    Such a difficult thing to think about....I don't want that day to come.

    • @atlas79-om1hn
      @atlas79-om1hn 8 місяців тому

      Not difficult because when your dog gets old ill and disabled you just give more effort. Same way you would give more effort to your ill disabled mother or other family member. Do not follow false prophet. Always follow your heart.

  • @TNRustedRed
    @TNRustedRed Рік тому +2

    I adopted a cat from my local shelter,they said he was 3yrs old and healthy.I came home from work and he was struggling to breathe,I rushed him to the vet and they said he was about 12 yrs old and in full heart failure.I had him for 3 weeks before I had to euthanize him.I called the shelter and they just said "That's too bad".

    • @denismoscol-silva4890
      @denismoscol-silva4890 10 місяців тому +4

      They knew u wouldn’t adopt a 12 year old car maybe or that’s what they thought …..but on the bright side you gave that cat a loving home for the last 3 weeks of his life 😪rip 🕊

  • @joshuarodriguez6470
    @joshuarodriguez6470 10 місяців тому +1

    I had a cat named Billy, he was 5 years old. At first he looked healthy, he ate, he slept like other normal cats does. One time he was suddenly in pain, like had a stroke, his hind legs wouldnt move..
    So the clinics were closed, we got no choice but to make him comfortable, petting him, the next day, about 9 am, he died after all of the suffering. Sorry Billy, we couldnt save you.
    And I know that him passing away is sad, but its easier for him I wish. I cant see cats that couldnt move to live and always have these constant pains. The way he died was dramatic and out of the blue, we didnt expect it. He was always at home, not an active cat but the passing made the atmosphere feels different. This is a quite challenge for me and those who adored him for being a chubby cat.

  • @SB-ll1tt
    @SB-ll1tt 4 місяці тому +1

    It’s horrible to watch. My dog is in agony. Screams in pain now and even whilst he is eating he cries. Can’t lift his head when he walks and can only walk 20 meters. Sleeps all day with heavy breathing. We have decided tomorrow we will say goodbye it’s just so so sad. I don’t know why I’m telling you this.

  • @CorineFrancis-li6kj
    @CorineFrancis-li6kj 8 місяців тому +1

    I did just that I let my dog live his dog life to the fullest as long as he was showing me quality of life & I kept him comfortable as long as I can until one day he went on his own in 20 minutes he was gone .

  • @Ritzi_Homestead
    @Ritzi_Homestead Рік тому +10

    Thank you for the reminder. I always tell my husband they will let us know 😢.

    • @atlas79-om1hn
      @atlas79-om1hn 8 місяців тому +1

      They will let you know what? ... It's about time to be killed and die in horrible torture as phenobarbital is extremely painful... That's exactly why they inject animal with a different (first) shot before phenobarbital is used. It is NOT to take a pain away but disable brain from reacting to pain. Did you know that big dogs are being muzzled and tied to the metal table just in case they'll run or /and defend themselves?.... Use effort next time because, YOU SHALL NOT KILL! Dogs nest to let you know that time of TEMPORARY separation in soon coming. And to let you know that more effort is needed to strengthen eternal bond. They are not asking to be killed!!!

    • @gurjotsingh8934
      @gurjotsingh8934 8 місяців тому +1

      @@atlas79-om1hn my god! I am never doing that to my dog!!!

    • @gurjotsingh8934
      @gurjotsingh8934 8 місяців тому

      @@atlas79-om1hn Please tell us more, where can we find more about this? Why is this being not told? Again thanks a lot for your extremely helpful comment! I really felt that last line.

    • @atlas79-om1hn
      @atlas79-om1hn 8 місяців тому +1

      As you would never do that to any other family member.@@gurjotsingh8934

  • @britishyoutuber
    @britishyoutuber 10 місяців тому +2

    The problem is, we don't know if my cat is in pain or not, he eats a lot still and we can keep his condition to a minimum, we look after him as best we can but I'm starting to worry it's time to let him go, he's been my best friend and only source of comfort for 13 years and it's hard thinking he might be in pain, it feels like maybe it's time to repay him with letting him be free from the pain

  • @Saint696Anger
    @Saint696Anger Рік тому +9

    One of my dogs won't pass over lol I'm taking good care of her I guess

  • @dianasimplifies
    @dianasimplifies Рік тому +2

    Sometimes it’s best to make the decision on your own, my older dog (who by the way could barely walk anymore) started having breathing issues. I took him in, saw a diff vet than my normal, this vet said he needed 9 MEDS!!! 9!!!!! Then when I said it’s time to put him to sleep the guy actually said to me “we do not do that here” as if I was killing my dog off for no reason. I said has it escaped your notice this dog can’t walk? I’ve been picking him up to go out for 2 years 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️UNBELIEVABLE!!!!! He then shut up and did the right thing, 9 meds? Never even heard of that.

  • @pamelajensen8838
    @pamelajensen8838 Рік тому +4

    Without a doubt the most painful thing I’ve ever had to do was make that decision. Harder than losing some people. I wish I’d been able to save my 1st pup the suffering, but I was hospitalized and didn’t know how bad he was. The 2nd was off and on for a while, then it was much quicker. Still grieving so much cry everyday

  • @caroljordt8045
    @caroljordt8045 Рік тому +8

    we love your advice ❤️

  • @chickapee
    @chickapee Рік тому +1

    Andrew you are so helpful , I can’t believe how great your advice really is thank you so very much 😊

  • @adm1nistration
    @adm1nistration 6 місяців тому

    After 2 days of howling in pain due to a kidney disease, my dog died today. ran to his crib with his last strength and drew his last breath there. He was a 5 year old husky.

  • @donnar9864
    @donnar9864 3 місяці тому

    I had to let go yesterday, it was for him and only him .. he was beyond precious to me and even though I have two other precious babies , I feel the loss so deeply... I'll never let one of my babies linger in pain and it truly disgusts me that people are so selfish just because they aren't ready to let go... If I were a vet I'd be in jail on the first day because if I thought someone was doing that, I'd go to their house and steal their pet and do what's necessary... So I really would not be a good vet... At all. Love you Dr ❤

  • @tastegeorgia674
    @tastegeorgia674 10 днів тому

    Thank you.

  • @mafp22w
    @mafp22w Рік тому +1

    It never gets easy, but I have put down three cats when I could no longer bear to see them suffer.

  • @-Kokushibo-Dono-
    @-Kokushibo-Dono- 6 місяців тому +1

    I cant let my cat go I quit my channel bc of his cancer and him being put down today

  • @dawnavandernoot2869
    @dawnavandernoot2869 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for your love of animals.

  • @samjj8942
    @samjj8942 Рік тому +1

    Had to do this last Saturday, but it was our Vets decision based on mobility and even now I'm questioning if we did the right thing,

  • @tignormadison
    @tignormadison 5 місяців тому

    My dog is 17 years old can still eat, drink water but has bad balance can't get up on beds or get off safely anymore blind in both eyes now he pees himself

  • @lilchi721
    @lilchi721 Рік тому +2

    The vet told us if the dog loses interest in his or her 3 favorite things they like to do for a couple of days then you know the end is probably near for them.

    • @scoobydadog246
      @scoobydadog246 Рік тому +1

      Hmmm maybe they are just depressed.

    • @dianasimplifies
      @dianasimplifies Рік тому

      Might just need a vet visit to diagnose what is wrong with them.

  • @ashapuri3114
    @ashapuri3114 Рік тому +1

    I had a pet rat put down last year. She was quite unwell and appeared to be suffering for quite a while but just on that morning when I took her to the vet the rat looked perkier again. To get her euthanized then was extra painful but overall she was not expected to get better so the vet suggested to go ahead.

    • @atlas79-om1hn
      @atlas79-om1hn 8 місяців тому

      What a horrible story!... Don't you know, YOU SHALL NOT KILL'' nor to follow false prophets. ''She was better but not expected to get better''. What a crap! Please, don't get any pets again.

  • @debbieharper4363
    @debbieharper4363 Рік тому +1

    yes!!..comforting them makes it easier for them to let u know when they are ready

    • @atlas79-om1hn
      @atlas79-om1hn 8 місяців тому

      Ready to be killed?... They want your effort, not a painful shot from hell. They are unconditional love teachers. They illness /disability is your final test how much of unconditional love you've learned .

  • @genieg1043
    @genieg1043 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this ♡

  • @ophelia12348
    @ophelia12348 3 місяці тому

    I had to do this with my girls yesterday It was the hardest decision i've ever made. But I know she's pain free now my Was
    suffering with cancer. Old age gone off her leg . It not very nice to see . And i think she wants this too . Because since dec she keep Pushing me away 😢 . But when I was at the vets, she was kissing me. Trying to hug me, so I think it is her way of telling me saying Thank you. 💔💔💔💔
    running freely now, chasing all those Golf balls and squirrels😂, swimming
    ❤❤❤I miss you tilly ❤❤

  • @dawnsinay1464
    @dawnsinay1464 Рік тому +3

    I just had to do this today 😭😭💔

    • @AuntieD.
      @AuntieD. Рік тому +2

      I'm so sorry for the loss of your fur baby. It is extremely hard to do. 😪

    • @kathidori8504
      @kathidori8504 Рік тому

      We were there a month ago. But we had clear signs, it reliefs to know , we end the suffering.
      Hug you.

  • @lollybirdy
    @lollybirdy 5 місяців тому

    I wanted to surrender her... I was told they would just put her down. I felt that wasn't fair to her to be put down by a stranger so i chose to put her down myself. It hurts so much. I just didnt have the money for the surgies she would need and she would need repeat surgeries for the rest of her life and i couldn't do it.

  • @Dreacos239
    @Dreacos239 3 місяці тому

    Thank you hugs

  • @wulfhere83
    @wulfhere83 2 місяці тому

    I thought I may have to take this route with my cat, but he's eating and drinking, seems comfortable, so although he isn't well and is in the twilight years, because he's eating, sleeping normally, keeping clean and going to the toilet and coming for fuss, I can see he isn't ready to go yet so I'm not ready either.

  • @pearl2910
    @pearl2910 Рік тому +1

    My Dog let me know when she had had enough ! 💗

  • @hatshepsut9760
    @hatshepsut9760 Рік тому +4

    What a difficult topic, very very helpful though and very sad. Well done. Btw you're still brilliant!!!

  • @libertylover2597
    @libertylover2597 Рік тому +1

    When they’re at the end stage of the natural dying process are they in pain from you know the fluids building up in their lungs and stuff? I’ve watched pets go both ways and while it’s relief to not have to make the decision it was really tough to watch a loved one choke and jerk around. I am just wondering because during that and a little before my cat didn’t seem to realize that I was there.
    On the other hand I was able to hold paws with the cat we had while I was a teenager as they passed her on and it just seemed much more peaceful and painless.
    I was still heartbroken but I knew in that case that it was the right decision. I feel guilty about the cat that went natural though. I just can’t help but worry if she was in pain.

  • @danmorley6517
    @danmorley6517 8 місяців тому +1

    My dog is still eating but is showing obvious signs of cognitive decline, and so her quality of life is declining.

    • @justsayin6767
      @justsayin6767 4 місяці тому

      My 21-year-old Chihuahua mix is the same way he still eats but he can’t see that well I think he’s has cognitive decline for the last two years. It’s just a hard decision.

  • @gurjotsingh8934
    @gurjotsingh8934 8 місяців тому

    My dogs been isolating herself. Hiding herself. She has a mast cell cancer. Vet told us to put her down when the time comes, didn’t knew it was coming so faster!

  • @CentralasianshepherdAlabaiUSA
    @CentralasianshepherdAlabaiUSA Рік тому +1

    Few days ago at vet I saw family came in,in tears.with toddler. Then they open door,and old black dog come in to the vet office.he had no leash,was very happy,covered with lumps,dandruff, extremely long toe nails.they brought him to eutanazia,said he is too old. "Life" lesson for kid...

    • @scoobydadog246
      @scoobydadog246 Рік тому +2

      Tell me you or someone took him home! We don't kill old people, vets have to stop killing old dogs!

    • @CentralasianshepherdAlabaiUSA
      @CentralasianshepherdAlabaiUSA Рік тому +3

      @@scoobydadog246 I asked vet if dog is in bad shape,she said no,just old. So he was put down.kid was crying.they probably got new puppy...

    • @dianasimplifies
      @dianasimplifies Рік тому +1

      @@CentralasianshepherdAlabaiUSA that’s just awful but prob very common sadly.

    • @CentralasianshepherdAlabaiUSA
      @CentralasianshepherdAlabaiUSA Рік тому +1

      @@dianasimplifies yes,I know plenty of ppl who put down dogs just because it was old and it's time for new puppy

    • @scoobydadog246
      @scoobydadog246 Рік тому +1

      @@CentralasianshepherdAlabaiUSA Oh my, I'm tearing up reading this, and you are right; it happens all the time - but I don't know how a veterinarian can ethically ' euthanize' a dog just b/c it is old - although they do (I'll tell you a story!). I'm using quotes b/c 'euthanize' is supposed to mean 'mercy killing' , i.e put a suffering animal out of its misery. But that term is being used to make people feel better about what is just killing. I don't know why more veterinarians don't refuse - they don't have to put a dog down just b/c someone requests it.

  • @mustwereallydothis
    @mustwereallydothis Рік тому +1

    We waited as long as possible with our dog because he seemed comfortable and happy. He was also eating as much as ever. Then came the day he passed. It was terrible and as luck would have it, there was no vet available to help us.
    We will never have another pet as long as we live here because we refuse to risk another experience like that.
    I won't have another pet in a place without reliable veterinary care.

    • @zoraplays1009
      @zoraplays1009 Рік тому

      What happen my 15 year old dog has heart worms but won’t show any pain vet said put him down but he still eats runs and poops outside??

    • @mustwereallydothis
      @mustwereallydothis Рік тому

      @@zoraplays1009 I can't imagine how difficult it would be to put a dog down when they aren't clearly suffering. My son and his wife adopted a young dog with heart worm, had him treated and nursed him back to health. It was a long, difficult and very expensive process which I doubt is even an option for a 15 year old dog. I totally understand whatever decision you ultimately make.
      I would imagine your vet has already explained the importance of preventing you dog from possibly spreading it to others through mosquito bites. I don't know what sort of methods are available to prevent mosquitos from biting a dog but I assume there are ways to do it. We had a dog with an allergy to them and we just shielded her face and sprayed her with regular insect repellant. I have no idea if that stuff is "safe" for dogs but it worked and never seemed to bother her.

  • @cindyrussell7017
    @cindyrussell7017 Рік тому +1

    They will tell you. Watch them and look in there eyes.

  • @mandycote5662
    @mandycote5662 Рік тому +1

    government of here in 🇨🇦is advocating this with people - a different type of MAID service 😤

  • @gingo21
    @gingo21 11 місяців тому

    such a difficult subject. I dont even want to think of this! its always bothered me a bit the thought of doing it... like when a human is pain we dont euthanise them...even when the prognosis isnt good or they are in palliative care...we make sure they are free from pain and let nature take its course and i always go back to this everytime i think about euthanasia...not sure if its just me ?

  • @dudeiplayhockey
    @dudeiplayhockey 7 місяців тому

    Would you say "not eating" is not eating at all? 50%, 25% of what they normally do?

  • @Demonslayerfanwhomakesedits
    @Demonslayerfanwhomakesedits 9 місяців тому

    My cat has been very sick for a long time his kidneys are broken and our vet told us to put him down so we have an appointment tomorrow I know this will stop his pain but it will make mine grow bigger I will miss him so much idk what I will do without him..

  • @Unicorn_1908
    @Unicorn_1908 7 місяців тому

    We are putting my dog down tomorrow because it had three seizures in one night

  • @Jag-bm8od
    @Jag-bm8od 9 місяців тому

    My dog is itching and biting himself constantly..and i mean constantly..

  • @MilwaukeeLesa
    @MilwaukeeLesa 5 місяців тому

    My 16 yr old Pitbull suddenly has a fast growing growth on her lower left mamary gland and is quickly moving forward. Ive been keeping her as comfortable as possible with gabapentin and tramadol. Our end of life appointment isn't until Friday. Now, her back legs are swollen and she wont get up out of ger kennel to even go potty. Shes stilo eating and drinking but it's time now. All the vets ive called want hundreds of dollàrs to come to the house and i only have $200 on my care credit. I dont know what yo do or how to get her out of the kennel much less downstairs and into the jeep. Help ... Is there anything you know of that i can do!? Located Milwaukee Wisconsin

  • @Justice4547
    @Justice4547 Рік тому +3

    A few years ago, I lost 3 of my most beloved cats in 1 month. 30 days. One passed from lymphoma, one had tumors obstructing his bowels, and 1 died from heart disease. That was a very rough time. Still is.

  • @FavvMoon
    @FavvMoon 2 місяці тому

    My cat of 3 yrs had fluids and gas in his lungs i got him whehn i was 10 when he was a baby today we had to euthanize him as he started choking..we tried every proceduure and medication prescriped by the vet but we had to

  • @latequilera1973
    @latequilera1973 9 місяців тому

    I need help. My dog has a heart murmur. He’s been on medication for six months. The cough doesn’t stop it’s constantly. I think she’s in pain. I’m having issues buying the medication because it’s too expensive and I was thinking to put her down.

  • @markjohnson6595
    @markjohnson6595 Рік тому

    My large dog has cloudy eyes and appears to be blind. Other than that he is fine. Your opinion is

  • @MeghanBrowning-cy3tm
    @MeghanBrowning-cy3tm 11 місяців тому

    My puppy is an OES and he has parvo (even though he has been vaccinated) and is doing very poorly 🤒

  • @lajwantishahani1225
    @lajwantishahani1225 Рік тому +2

    My Lhasa Apso was 13 years old and that's not old age for this breed. But in 2020 she'd developed a stomach ailment which was later diagnosed as acute pancreatitis. Plus she had a collapsing trachea and an enlarged heart condition since a few years. In the end she couldn't eat or drink because of the painful pancreatitis and I learned to administer saline drip at home. On her last night she swallowed vomit and I held her through the night as she struggled for breath. That's when I decided to let her go, to relieve her suffering. But even knowing that her xray showed a flat trachea and diaphragm hasn't made it easier to accept that I played god. One year on it still hurts 😪

  • @user-ou8ze8ub5w
    @user-ou8ze8ub5w 9 місяців тому

    Instead send to yulin

  • @rip_cliff_burton
    @rip_cliff_burton 10 місяців тому

    Hell naw I aint killing snowflake💀💀

  • @scoobydadog246
    @scoobydadog246 Рік тому +1

    Never. There should be hospice care available for dogs so they can die naturally like humans can. There is no reason a dog can't be made comfortable during its transition just like any other family member. Death is part of life and shouldn't be feared.. nor made by a veterinarian. I wouldn't discuss any of this with a veterinarian, they will always want to kill your animal. Quality of life? We don't kill grandma b/c WE decide her life is not "quality". Woof!

    • @dianasimplifies
      @dianasimplifies Рік тому +5

      Um hospice isn’t natural death. Morphine speeds it along. Do some research. It is just pain relief which I’m not against at all. Morphine slows the breathing til it’s over. My vet does anything he can do to help with pain relief when the end is near. Maybe you need a diff vet?

    • @libertylover2597
      @libertylover2597 Рік тому

      That’s coming. Canada has already implemented assisted suicide. I’m pretty sure they are not the only country to have done so.
      I get where you’re coming from though.

  • @atlas79-om1hn
    @atlas79-om1hn 10 місяців тому

    NOT YOUR DECISION! YOU SHALL NOT KILL! EFFORT OVER SHOT FROM HELL!

    • @mybrotherdied227
      @mybrotherdied227 10 місяців тому +2

      “WAAAAAAAA! WAAAAAA! I WANT ALL PETS TO SUFFER AND BE IN MAXIMUM PAIN BEFORE THEY DIE!”
      See how you kinda sound like the demon in this scenario?

    • @atlas79-om1hn
      @atlas79-om1hn 9 місяців тому

      Phenobarbital (euthanasia drug) is extremely painful. It's described as fire in the veins that's running to the heart. What a horrible torture!..
      Devil disguise himself as Angel though, and
      injects your lil angel with some other drug first to make brain and body non responsive. This makes killing procedure appearing peaceful. Devil not only makes sure your angel leaves this world in fear and torture but also fools you, to gets your approval (participation in this evil ritual). So, wake up, zombie!!!...
      Euthanasia is so painful, that Bigger, dogs get muzzled, and even tied up to ''execution table''.
      START USING YOUR BRAINS MORONS!@@mybrotherdied227

  • @Nosmajszl
    @Nosmajszl 6 місяців тому

    Amikor megharapja a szomszéd kis buzit

  • @whitehockey3795
    @whitehockey3795 Рік тому

    in america people love to ethunaise their dogs way to early, its like they enjoy it.

    • @gwjsbm
      @gwjsbm 10 місяців тому

      I don't know anyone who "loves to euthanize their dogs."