Vet refuses to put our dog down, suggestions?

[silkydragon]

this might not sound right but i would just shoot it in the head that is a humane death you cannot tell me a dog that is shot and dies instantly suffers and you dont have to pay for anything but gun and bullet in my opinion more humane then carrying it to a vet (added stress an suffering in the car ride)

 

[la dee da]

Thanks everyone, it's so strange how I can be in such relief and such pain all at the same time.

silkydragon I understand what you're saying and I respect it. It would be too hard on us to do that though, especially my older sister and mom.

 

[Hangin Wit My Peeps]

They should also have vet records of hip problems to help with that if this is your regular vet , they should know where your dogs health is. I'm sure this assistant is an extreme animal lover , I know it bothered me to see people coming in to put their dogs down while working at the vets office when they seemed perfectly healthy (I had to realize I didn't know the dog before I opened my mouth but it IS hard). They are there to try to SAVE lives not take them. I wouldn't be too hard on her...she just cares for the animals she is seeing coming in which IMO is a good thing. I mean you can't begin to understand (unless you worked at a vets office) the people that come in there who HAD to have this dog or that dog but cannot afford the treatments or sometimes even just the shots needed for them and end up tied to a tree outside for it's entire life...it's just SO sad. She probably sees this on a daily basis. ( I know she should not treat customers that way but I try to give people the benefit of the doubt and try to see her point)
I feel bad for your girl that's for sure but like you said, your family knows her best.
We just recently had to have our beloved golden retriever mix put down who was close to 20 yrs old and the whole family went into the vets office to be with him. They knew us well and also had all the records so no questions asked at all (he had already been through many treatment options by that time) We all said our goodbyes and all stood around him talking to him. My husband carried him out of the vets office while my daughter, son and I all followed crying our eyes out. We took him home, dug a hole and buried him in his favorite blanket. It was horribly sad but peaceful at the same time. Good luck to you and to you pet as well...hope things work out. Keep us informed on how it goes. Glad you were able to talk to the vet he IS the one who knows your dogs health over the assistants.

I also think your dog deserves to have someone he really loved be with him during this time.

 

[la dee da]

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Actually this is a new vet, as in his building is new. Our regular vet was closed due to divorce. I am trying to calm down about the assistant, I think why I'm most angry is because of the trauma my sister and mom have gone through, it's been SO hard on them and this only made it worse.

 

[Jess N Jeff]

I am actually surprised that they did not give you the option for an at home passing. My vet will administer a high dose of oral narcotics and you can take your pet home and have him/her just go to sleep in your arms. Sometimes its just more calmer for the family to have their pet at home. We also have a pet cemetery here that will pick up your pet and they cremate your pet for you. Its $1 a pound. Then you can take the ashes home and keep or bury.

I have a very old boxer that is getting close to needing these services so I wanted to be prepared. The best of luck to you and your family during this hard time.

 

[Hangin Wit My Peeps]

Actually this is a new vet, as in his building is new. Our regular vet was closed due to divorce. I am trying to calm down about the assistant, I think why I'm most angry is because of the trauma my sister and mom have gone through, it's been SO hard on them and this only made it worse.

Understandably so

It makes it hard when they don't have the vet records that's for sure. Sounds like it may work itself out tho now that you were able to talk directly to the vet. I still feel SO sad for your family and your dog...what was her name?​

 

[la dee da]

Her name is Betsy, may she rest in peace. I have to leave for the appoinment now, thank you all again.

 

[Jess N Jeff]

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[chickerdoodle]

I am sorry this tough decision was made even more difficult.

Having worked in veterinary medicine and behavior for many years I can tell you that animals are brought in for euthanasia for no other reason than that the owner's are getting a new carpet. I even had a cat brought in once because he no longer matched the color scheme (I did rehome the young, healthy cat). This was not that type of request, it was well thought out and is for the best interest for the dog, not the owner--as it should be. My condolences to you and your family.