Opinion on problem with our dog
We have a 13 year old Giant Schnauzer. Over the last few weeks he has struggled with his hind legs as if his hips are going but he doesn't seem in any pain.
I started giving him metacam and he seemed to be loads better and happier although still struggling with his back legs.
Tonight he looked like his back legs had gone altogether and we had to lift him up.
We left him for a little while and then he did shuffle along a little bit.
We going to get him to the vets tomorrow but I'm petrified of what they will say with him being old or a big dog.
Anyone had any similar experiences?
Thanks
I started giving him metacam and he seemed to be loads better and happier although still struggling with his back legs.
Tonight he looked like his back legs had gone altogether and we had to lift him up.
We left him for a little while and then he did shuffle along a little bit.
We going to get him to the vets tomorrow but I'm petrified of what they will say with him being old or a big dog.
Anyone had any similar experiences?
Thanks
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Hugs for you all xx
I wish you luck and sending my thoughts your way. I still miss Milo like hell- he was my baby in my eyes
(a) keep the weight down. Underweight, even, if there is a genetic predisposition to arthritis.
(b) exercise off-lead every day without fail
I would imagine that the vet will suggest a blood test to ensure that the vital organs are functioning well. Good luck.
It's very quick. If you don't want to be in the room when they give them the "put to sleep" medicine, they can take them to a side room and administer it, and then bring them back to you if thats what you want, or you can stay with them the whole time.
Any decent vet will ask you how you want to play it, and then go about things how you want to. If they don't ask you, tell them how you want it to go, he's your dog, and you have every right to have a say in things.
They just go to sleep and stop breathing, so it's very swift and painless, then you will be able to say what you want done with him, whether you want to take him away and bury him, or whatever else you have planned. If you haven't thought about things, it's best to think about that now. If you are bringing him right home to bury him, then just be aware that you will probably need to get him into the ground sooner rather than later. I hope you understand what I mean by that.
Big hugs, you're doing the best thing for him, however hard it might be, or however painful it feels now. xx
Basically the vet shaves a bit of fur off the front paw and they are injected in this area. The injection stops the heart and the whole procedure is over very quickly. Your dog will fall asleep.
The vet will listen with stethoscope to make sure the heart has stopped/
You have the choice of having this done at home or at the vet. I hope that you will have someone with you.
I stayed with each one of my dogs when it was their time. The vet will leave you for a short time with your pet afterwards.
Have you thought whether you want your pet cremated or are you taking him home to bury in the garden.
The way I have written this seems very blunt but this is the only way I can think of describing what happens. Apart from my dogs I have also had three cats p.t.s. It is very hard to go through but when our animals need our help we have to be strong. I`ll be thinking of you. God bless.
We had to have our beloved Amber, (13+ GSP) put to sleep on 27th November.
We chose to have it done at home, so as not to stress her and then took her to a private pet crematorium the same day, so that we new it was just our baby we were bringing home.
I really feel for you, in fact I'm crying now, try and be strong.
Hugs for you all xx
I am thinking of you.
It's so sad but for the best.
I'm dreading going back to work tomorrow and leaving him.
I can't get rid of this numb feeling and I can't get the vision out of my head of him being put to sleep!!
Tears flow daily, but, I do catch myself sometimes smiling when I think of the times we shared.
I'm hoping this will become more regular, but for now its "little steps"
Cry when you need to, but always remember you did the right thing.
Big hugs for you and your other little boy. xx
You have to manage your sadness because you have another dog who - like most animals - will pick up on your sadness and perhaps have his own unsettled feelings increased. He knows his life has changed and he needs you happy and calm to reassure him.
You need to - hard as it is and we had our own lovely dog put to sleep two weeks ago - appreciate the friendship you had and accept that we outlive our companion animals... ideally.
Think about all the good times... it's what I've been doing.
Good luck. I know - many of us do - how hard it is.