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They say that Spot's Stew canned dog food is good for senior dogs with kidney failure - nutrition wise
They say that Spot's Stew canned dog food is good for senior dogs with kidney failure - nutrition wise
Help Me Keep My Dog Alive (Vent)
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I have a friend that has a 16 yr. old golden lab that walks with his person up to 5 mi/day on the beach. He goes slower than he used to, but he's very happy. I had 2 dogs that lived to 17. It became obvious when their quality of life had gotten bad, but euthanasia was still a horrible decision to have to make. I hope things work out.
I just put my lab down yesterday. It killed me to do it. The only reason I did it was because he was in obvious pain and not able to keep his dignity the way he had all of his life. He was hiding from me when I went down yesterday...so I knew he didn't want me to see him that way. I feel it was the best decision, even if part of me left with him.
I would ask your parents, since she is "your" dog, that you be the one to make the call. Otherwise, you will always feel as though you let her down. You're the owner, and you need to make the decision. I would call the vet to see if there is actually a need that you do not know about. Perhaps your parents found out that she has heartworms? Maybe they know something that you don't and are trying to help you without you having to go through the pain of knowing.
Ask what exactly she is suffering from, that you might be missing. If all they say is that "she's old and suffering" then give your viewpoints and how you NEED to be the one to make the call.
I would ask your parents, since she is "your" dog, that you be the one to make the call. Otherwise, you will always feel as though you let her down. You're the owner, and you need to make the decision. I would call the vet to see if there is actually a need that you do not know about. Perhaps your parents found out that she has heartworms? Maybe they know something that you don't and are trying to help you without you having to go through the pain of knowing.
Ask what exactly she is suffering from, that you might be missing. If all they say is that "she's old and suffering" then give your viewpoints and how you NEED to be the one to make the call.
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Thanks Everyone for your Replies. i am preparing to sit down and talk about it with my parents. I liked all your responses and have researched alot on what you'll Said. Rodriguez poultry Im sorry you had to put your dog down, is it as awful and i think it is?
I just read all the vet sheets she came home with from her most recent vet visit, and she was above average for her age/breed group. And she gets her wormer routinely as well as her flea and sensitive skin meds. It sounds expensive, but shes a very low cost dog. Thanks Again Everyone
Thanks Everyone for your Replies. i am preparing to sit down and talk about it with my parents. I liked all your responses and have researched alot on what you'll Said. Rodriguez poultry Im sorry you had to put your dog down, is it as awful and i think it is?
I just read all the vet sheets she came home with from her most recent vet visit, and she was above average for her age/breed group. And she gets her wormer routinely as well as her flea and sensitive skin meds. It sounds expensive, but shes a very low cost dog. Thanks Again Everyone
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Oh I agree too, and when that point comes ill be the first to say put her down. But i want to see her live to that point. I want her to live every ounce of happy life with me.
And she actually got imported from germany, so the breeder im sure has a lot of experience.
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Oh I agree too, and when that point comes ill be the first to say put her down. But i want to see her live to that point. I want her to live every ounce of happy life with me.
And she actually got imported from germany, so the breeder im sure has a lot of experience.
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They say that Spot's Stew canned dog food is good for senior dogs with kidney failure - nutrition wise
There are recipes online for early renal failure dogs. (and every other problem you can think of) Google them. It is pretty darn easy to cook for a dog, just boil up some meat / bone / skin / organs. I personally have found it to literally be a lifesaver as dogs won't vomit up pure food you cook for them. It extended my 15.5 yr old dogs life and she is still going strong and never vomits......
They say that Spot's Stew canned dog food is good for senior dogs with kidney failure - nutrition wise
There are recipes online for early renal failure dogs. (and every other problem you can think of) Google them. It is pretty darn easy to cook for a dog, just boil up some meat / bone / skin / organs. I personally have found it to literally be a lifesaver as dogs won't vomit up pure food you cook for them. It extended my 15.5 yr old dogs life and she is still going strong and never vomits......
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They say that Spot's Stew canned dog food is good for senior dogs with kidney failure - nutrition wise
There are recipes online for early renal failure dogs. (and every other problem you can think of) Google them. It is pretty darn easy to cook for a dog, just boil up some meat / bone / skin / organs. I personally have found it to literally be a lifesaver as dogs won't vomit up pure food you cook for them. It extended my 15.5 yr old dogs life and she is still going strong and never vomits......
Wow Really? Thanks!
They say that Spot's Stew canned dog food is good for senior dogs with kidney failure - nutrition wise
There are recipes online for early renal failure dogs. (and every other problem you can think of) Google them. It is pretty darn easy to cook for a dog, just boil up some meat / bone / skin / organs. I personally have found it to literally be a lifesaver as dogs won't vomit up pure food you cook for them. It extended my 15.5 yr old dogs life and she is still going strong and never vomits......
Wow Really? Thanks!
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I'm so sorry for your loss. I've only had to put one dog down, and for the same reason, his back legs just couldn't get him up. He could barely walk. Dogs don't show their pain or whine>>like us humans...but when they do, you "know" something is really hurting. That's how he got. Now my Golden that I got after him, is getting to that point. He has a hard time getting up, I can't throw the ball for him any longer because he limps..no crying yet...has mass cell tumors that I am treating,..vet says good job, keep up whatever I'm doing, won't go into the that part, but he's happy to have the ball given to him, and just walk around with it, which is good for him to move those joints. It's sooo hard to lose a pet. I dread the day.
Oh, more protein in the older dogs diet is good, helps them because sometimes they don't want to eat as much as they used to. An egg here, a piece of burger there..leftover meat..no bones..
For the person that asked in the first place, not quite sure why the parents want the dog put down? He looks great from where I'm sitting. You will know when he just can't stand the pain any longer, or he can't keep his dignity as rodiguez said. He can, and could be very happy, just to be with you in let's just say, a slower way. I have horrible MS...I'm glad no one is going to put me down because I have bad days on my legs, and my eyes, well, I have to wear sunglasses sometimes even on cloudy days, and indoors...my family says I'm a keeper.
Good luck on your doggy...maybe your parents should read these posts?
Cynthia
I'm so sorry for your loss. I've only had to put one dog down, and for the same reason, his back legs just couldn't get him up. He could barely walk. Dogs don't show their pain or whine>>like us humans...but when they do, you "know" something is really hurting. That's how he got. Now my Golden that I got after him, is getting to that point. He has a hard time getting up, I can't throw the ball for him any longer because he limps..no crying yet...has mass cell tumors that I am treating,..vet says good job, keep up whatever I'm doing, won't go into the that part, but he's happy to have the ball given to him, and just walk around with it, which is good for him to move those joints. It's sooo hard to lose a pet. I dread the day.
Oh, more protein in the older dogs diet is good, helps them because sometimes they don't want to eat as much as they used to. An egg here, a piece of burger there..leftover meat..no bones..
For the person that asked in the first place, not quite sure why the parents want the dog put down? He looks great from where I'm sitting. You will know when he just can't stand the pain any longer, or he can't keep his dignity as rodiguez said. He can, and could be very happy, just to be with you in let's just say, a slower way. I have horrible MS...I'm glad no one is going to put me down because I have bad days on my legs, and my eyes, well, I have to wear sunglasses sometimes even on cloudy days, and indoors...my family says I'm a keeper.
Good luck on your doggy...maybe your parents should read these posts?
Cynthia
I agree with all the posters. A dog should be allowed to carry on as long as it is eating, can get around, is not incontinent (unless medication controls it and can get around. My old girl is 14 and is in good form at the moment. Stiff and on medication but she is getting around and is eating quite well. As soon as this changes then I know we will have to put her down. It will be sad but I know she has had a good life. Your dog is not ready to go - try to keep calm when you talk to your parents and quote some of us to back you up!
my parents had my 15 year old cat put down last year, but they weren't even going to tell me- i just guessed... i know how you must feel! it's terrible when you know they love life and always will and no one seems to understand. ask your parents what they'd do if you , thier kid , were suffering, but still wanted to live. they think they're doing the right thing, but it's so much more natural for any living thing to just die when they are ready to go... i'll pray for you and your dog to pull through this together, but when she does die, remember that she doesn't blame you because YOU wanted her to live.
luck to you both,
~alexandrea
luck to you both,
~alexandrea
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