Comments on: The euthanasia question http://www.theinternetpetvet.com/the-euthanasia-question Dog and Cat Health: natural, holistic solutions for healing your pet at home. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:12:21 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Skye http://www.theinternetpetvet.com/the-euthanasia-question/comment-page-1#comment-25280 Skye Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:04:56 +0000 http://www.theinternetpetvet.com/?p=497#comment-25280 Yesterday I had my 13 and 4 month old terrier put to sleep. It was harrowing. He had a heart problem and Cushing's disease diagnosed 4 months ago and did not repond well to the best ' medication which is called trylostane. I don't know what sent him into renal failure - whether it was the Cushings or the medicine for the Cushings. He was not eating or drinking when I took him to the vet.He also had a 'shadow' on his liver [perhaps a growth]. After a day he had renal failure and it all seemed a downhill slide. He was sedated and getting thinner and had nausea and diaorrhea. I decided for putting him to sleep. It was a very hard decision but I did not want him to suffer any more. I was there when he died. A catheter was still in his paw and the vet gave the injection - nembutal - and his neck stiffened as if trying to sit up and his eyes opened for a few seconds. It was so sad and I just said I loved him as he breathed his last. I just hope there really was no feeling or consciousness or anything. I wonder if 13.4 is an 'average' age for a terrier to die or is it a bit young? He filled the house with joy - he was the most wonderful plucky doggy. He followed me in the house and out into the backyard. He loved his walks and watched tv, read, and listened to my talking to him. He was such a wonderful dog friend. Now that it is raining where I am it seems the sky is crying with me . Yesterday I had my 13 and 4 month old terrier put to sleep. It was harrowing. He had a heart problem and Cushing’s disease diagnosed 4 months ago and did not repond well to the best ‘ medication which is called trylostane. I don’t know what sent him into renal failure – whether it was the Cushings or the medicine for the Cushings. He was not eating or drinking when I took him to the vet.He also had a ’shadow’ on his liver [perhaps a growth]. After a day he had renal failure and it all seemed a downhill slide. He was sedated and getting thinner and had nausea and diaorrhea. I decided for putting him to sleep. It was a very hard decision but I did not want him to suffer any more. I was there when he died. A catheter was still in his paw and the vet gave the injection – nembutal – and his neck stiffened as if trying to sit up and his eyes opened for a few seconds. It was so sad and I just said I loved him as he breathed his last. I just hope there really was no feeling or consciousness or anything. I wonder if 13.4 is an ‘average’ age for a terrier to die or is it a bit young?

He filled the house with joy – he was the most wonderful plucky doggy. He followed me in the house and out into the backyard. He loved his walks and watched tv, read, and listened to my talking to him. He was such a wonderful dog friend. Now that it is raining where I am it seems the sky is crying with me .

]]> By: Kristen Chesnut, RN, JD http://www.theinternetpetvet.com/the-euthanasia-question/comment-page-1#comment-24680 Kristen Chesnut, RN, JD Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:34:21 +0000 http://www.theinternetpetvet.com/?p=497#comment-24680 I recently had to put down my dog, Sophie, a small shephard mix. Sophie was a high-energy dog who loved life more than any dog I've ever been blessed to care for. She was not the brightest bulb, nor was she easy to train (NEVER, ever learned not to jump on visitors!) but she embraced every aspect of nature and loved it all - rain, snow, wind, heat and cold. She loved to chase birds and squirrels, and she never met a human being she did not adore. . .other dogs were another matter. I have two others, both larger, and she regularly stomped them both! I tell you this because even when she was riddled with cancer, and had ascites, was raising her hind leg to her abdomen for the pain, she STILL wanted to go HOME from the vets. I could not bear her suffering and elected euthanasia. It was the most awful process I have ever witnessed. She fought us (three adults trying to hold her down) like a banshee. She struggled against the drug, and the vet had to use TWO full lethal doses before she went down. I do not believe I'll EVER be alright with this awful end for this wonderful, wonderful animal who loved me and loved life so much that she fought death in such a way. If ever I need to do this awful thing again, I will ensure that the dog is tranquilized FIRST. Sophie did not deserve that anguish. I recently had to put down my dog, Sophie, a small shephard mix. Sophie was a high-energy dog who loved life more than any dog I’ve ever been blessed to care for. She was not the brightest bulb, nor was she easy to train (NEVER, ever learned not to jump on visitors!) but she embraced every aspect of nature and loved it all – rain, snow, wind, heat and cold. She loved to chase birds and squirrels, and she never met a human being she did not adore. . .other dogs were another matter. I have two others, both larger, and she regularly stomped them both! I tell you this because even when she was riddled with cancer, and had ascites, was raising her hind leg to her abdomen for the pain, she STILL wanted to go HOME from the vets. I could not bear her suffering and elected euthanasia. It was the most awful process I have ever witnessed. She fought us (three adults trying to hold her down) like a banshee. She struggled against the drug, and the vet had to use TWO full lethal doses before she went down. I do not believe I’ll EVER be alright with this awful end for this wonderful, wonderful animal who loved me and loved life so much that she fought death in such a way. If ever I need to do this awful thing again, I will ensure that the dog is tranquilized FIRST. Sophie did not deserve that anguish.

]]> By: Kelly http://www.theinternetpetvet.com/the-euthanasia-question/comment-page-1#comment-22468 Kelly Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:31:29 +0000 http://www.theinternetpetvet.com/?p=497#comment-22468 I just had my cat euthanized this morning and after crying for 3 hours, I decided to search and decide whether I made the right decision. He was only 2 and a half but his kidneys had completely failed. About two weeks ago, Oscar began acting really weak so I immediately took him to the vet for treatment. His kidney tests maxed out the machines at the vet and he stayed in the hospital for a week on IV fluids before they told me that was all they could do and we would just have to see what happens. His condition got worse. When I took him in for his appointment today, I knew that this would probably be the only option left for Oscar. On the table, he still loved on me. I feel so terrible. He had not been able to urinate for a couple of days now and had lost a lot of weight. His breathing was getting raspy. I still feel terrible. I just had my cat euthanized this morning and after crying for 3 hours, I decided to search and decide whether I made the right decision. He was only 2 and a half but his kidneys had completely failed. About two weeks ago, Oscar began acting really weak so I immediately took him to the vet for treatment. His kidney tests maxed out the machines at the vet and he stayed in the hospital for a week on IV fluids before they told me that was all they could do and we would just have to see what happens. His condition got worse. When I took him in for his appointment today, I knew that this would probably be the only option left for Oscar. On the table, he still loved on me. I feel so terrible. He had not been able to urinate for a couple of days now and had lost a lot of weight. His breathing was getting raspy. I still feel terrible.

]]> By: Suzanne Hogg http://www.theinternetpetvet.com/the-euthanasia-question/comment-page-1#comment-21603 Suzanne Hogg Fri, 12 Dec 2008 07:04:15 +0000 http://www.theinternetpetvet.com/?p=497#comment-21603 hi there , i live in Australia and to follow on this topic i have to say that this is the most hardest thing for anyone to do. I myself cannot and will not do it as I have learnt that God is the only one who can say its time to "come home" dont worry all you pet owners they do live on in heaven in the green pastures when our heavenly father and saviour are , they await us where we will live forever with them in the kingdom of Heaven. I have found a wonderful thing called GLYCONUTRIENTS and highly recommend it to all you animal lovers try it on your sick animals and see what happens please email me for more information or go to Mannatech site.My 19 cat Oscar is still going and since i have applied this in his food i have never ever seen him like this before he is back to his kitten self. Dr. Jones I encourage you to use this on your clients animals and see the results for yourself. Finally all you Christians remember that Jesus died for us and took ALL our diseases on that cross he can also heal every disease when you start quoting and applying the word into your animals life. God bless you all hi there , i live in Australia and to follow on this topic i have to say that this is the most hardest thing for anyone to do. I myself cannot and will not do it as I have learnt that God is the only one who can say its time to “come home” dont worry all you pet owners they do live on in heaven in the green pastures when our heavenly father and saviour are , they await us where we will live forever with them in the kingdom of Heaven. I have found a wonderful thing called GLYCONUTRIENTS and highly recommend it to all you animal lovers try it on your sick animals and see what happens please email me for more information or go to Mannatech site.My 19 cat Oscar is still going and since i have applied this in his food i have never ever seen him like this before he is back to his kitten self. Dr. Jones I encourage you to use this on your clients animals and see the results for yourself. Finally all you Christians remember that Jesus died for us and took ALL our diseases on that cross he can also heal every disease when you start quoting and applying the word into your animals life. God bless you all

]]> By: Sharon Mullins http://www.theinternetpetvet.com/the-euthanasia-question/comment-page-1#comment-21599 Sharon Mullins Thu, 11 Dec 2008 22:45:12 +0000 http://www.theinternetpetvet.com/?p=497#comment-21599 I lost my 17 year old Shih Tzu Mandi last year primarily of old age and it turned out I didn't have to have her put down. Something told me to go home early that day from work. When I got there I picked her up and sat in our chair with he and stroked he and talked to her for about 45 minutes and I was blessed that God saw fit to let her die in my arms. It was hard to lose her but I felt good knowing I had been right there with her, loving her. I still have one that is 18 this month. Molli is getting very frail but she isn't sick so I am hoping I can be there for her too. I also have a cat that is 19. But then I have 2 1year olds. Shih Tzus Annabelle and Bailey. So life goes on around my house. I am grateful there are vets like you that really care about our furry children. They are so precious to us...........Sharon I lost my 17 year old Shih Tzu Mandi last year primarily of old age and it turned out I didn’t have to have her put down. Something told me to go home early that day from work. When I got there I picked her up and sat in our chair with he and stroked he and talked to her for about 45 minutes and I was blessed that God saw fit to let her die in my arms. It was hard to lose her but I felt good knowing I had been right there with her, loving her. I still have one that is 18 this month. Molli is getting very frail but she isn’t sick so I am hoping I can be there for her too. I also have a cat that is 19. But then I have 2 1year olds. Shih Tzus Annabelle and Bailey. So life goes on around my house. I am grateful there are vets like you that really care about our furry children. They are so precious to us………..Sharon

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