We had to put our dog down...warning tearjerker

I LUBBINS YOU!

Our dog Chuy has been not eating for the last couple of days, and today he worsened.   We got him into the vet, and in a matter of hours he could barely walk and was breathing erratically.  The doctor said that it was most likely kidney failure, due to his age, insatiable thirst, and pain in his lower areas.  Chuy was 12 to 13 years old, and was my hubby's puppy since childhood.  The doctor explained to us that they could do blood tests, but that the prognosis was very bad. 

Chuy was laying on the table suffering, and I could only cry.  My husband couldn't say anything, and told me to make the decision.  He wanted to do blood tests and would have tried to find a doctor who would do a kidney transplant.  However, our baby was suffering and I just couldn't let him suffer anymore.  I told the doctor to put him out of his pain...oh it was horrible.  We held his head the whole time, and he passed quietly.  The doctor said we made the right choice after it was done.  His heart was very weak and passed very quickly.

I feel so bad...my hubby just petted him and kept saying "bye buddy" and then later told me that his dog had been like his best friend.  Argh...now if only I could quit crying.  

Sorry to unload this on the board...but you ladies have become my support network and I know if anyone understands you all do.

krstokes

I am so sorry !!!

sawyer2

im so sorry for you both, but you did what was best for the dog.  if you have pics of the dog maybe make a scrap book for your dh to help him heal.

Sept2009Baby

Oh I am so sorry.  I know how hard it is to have to make that decision.  I still get sad when I think about our dog that we had to put down over a year ago.  When they pass away it is def. like loosing a member of the family.  Just know that he is in a better place now and is not suffering anymore.  ::hugs::

sam19

I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you guys can find comfort in the fact that he is no longer suffering.

Mrs.Teddy

I'm so sorry. Pets are a special part of the family and its very hard to lose one, especially when you have to make that kind of decision. I think the scrapbook or something similar is a nice idea.

julia&jared

Aw that is so sad! I am sorry.

5dogs

I'm so sorry to hear this, you guys are in my thoughts.

As for blood tests & transplants, at Chuy's age it sometimes is more difficult than making the decision to let him go before he suffers through blood work/transfusions/transplant, keeping in mind some younger dogs don't survive that kind of treatment. I've made the same decision with some of my fosters and it still breaks my heart everytime.

EmuJane

Oh, I'm so sorry, but you absolutely did the right thing for your buddy.

jk09uhed89

im soooo sorry for your loss.

i was in the same situation earlier this year with dh and his cat. it broke my heart

KatieTaylor77

I'm so sorry for your loss.

I manage a veterinary practice, and its always the most heartbreaking thing to see a man say goodbye to his dog.  I can handle women and children . . . but never an emotional man.  I can't imagine how hard it was for you to be strong and make such a loving decision for your dog while trying to be supportive to your husband.

I am glad to hear that you made the choice to euthanize your dog.  I often talk to people faced with making this decision in terms of "quality vs quantity."  Personally, I feel it is selfish to decide to keep your pet alive by any means necessary, especially if it means sacrificing the quality of life they deserve.  Your choice was made purely out of love and was the ultimate gift . . . you gave your dog the dignity of not having to suffer.  

Its always hard to say goodbye, but you made the right choice.  I'm not religious, so I can't say you'll see him in heaven, but I do feel that a piece of them always stays with us.  If only people were half as perfect as our dogs are . . . the world would be such a better place!

 

peppermintgirl

Oh gah, I am so so sorry for your loss. You completely did the right thing, though, and hopefully the fact that he's not longer suffering will be comforting. I know it's hard. I've been lucky to be around animals my entire life, so my heart breaks for you. *big huge hugs*

boo98lu

I am so sorry to hear about Chuy and the touch decision you both had to make.  I had to make the same one seven months ago with my best friend of 15 years, Pee-Wee.  There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about her but I know I will see her again in Heaven.

I think making your husband a scrapbook with happy memories of Chuy will help him heal.  *hugs to you both*

boo98lu

I am so sorry to hear about Chuy and the tough decision you both had to make.  I had to make the same one seven months ago with my best friend of 15 years, Pee-Wee.  There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about her but I know I will see her again in Heaven.

I think making your husband a scrapbook with happy memories of Chuy will help him heal.  *hugs to you both*

vmb

I am so sorry. I just read your post and started crying because we had to put our dog (a puppy still) down a few weeks ago. He got really sick really fast and there was nothing that could be done. It's still so hard for me and I just will randomly cry and get upset. I'm not ready to make a scrapbook yet - its still too hard. Just know that in time it will get easier.  Just be there for your DH and focus on the baby - that is what we are doing. Good luck.

SmallandNeedy

SWEETIE! I just saw this! I'm so sorry! I'm facebooking you now .... ughhh... in my thoughts. xo