| They say you know when it's time. 20:12 - Sep 29 with 1925 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
...but when your dog is 19 years and 4 months old I'm not so sure. He can't see or hear much, does lots of standing and looning around but still has a good appetite and manages a walk every day. After this long I think it might be hard having to call time on the old boy so we have all given him our permission to die and here's hoping he goes out naturally. I'm not sure that ever happens though....or does it? |  |
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| They say you know when it's time. on 20:21 - Sep 29 with 1705 views | Perublue |
That’s a hell of an age for a doglet .. what flavour is he ? |  |
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| They say you know when it's time. on 20:30 - Sep 29 with 1651 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
| They say you know when it's time. on 20:21 - Sep 29 by Perublue |
That’s a hell of an age for a doglet .. what flavour is he ? |
He's a Parsons Terrier...our daughter is a few months short of 21 so it's going to be tough when he goes. | |
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| They say you know when it's time. on 20:39 - Sep 29 with 1620 views | Coastalblue |
| They say you know when it's time. on 20:30 - Sep 29 by BanksterDebtSlave |
He's a Parsons Terrier...our daughter is a few months short of 21 so it's going to be tough when he goes. |
Mate he could be three and it will be heart breaking, losing a dog, or cat is like losing a child.
I hope he setlles down to sleep and fails to see his 30th birthday. |  |
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| They say you know when it's time. on 20:39 - Sep 29 with 1618 views | Perublue |
| They say you know when it's time. on 20:30 - Sep 29 by BanksterDebtSlave |
He's a Parsons Terrier...our daughter is a few months short of 21 so it's going to be tough when he goes. |
Absolutely…. I’m sitting here with my youngster (8) also terrier partly and I can safely say he’s my best mate. | |
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| They say you know when it's time. on 20:45 - Sep 29 with 1592 views | Ryorry |
With the caveat that you’re close to him and will know best, along with his vet - I’d say if he’s still enjoying his grub (and walkies), then he’s probably still enjoying his life.
Dogs live as much through their noses as their eyes and ears, so sight and sound are less important senses to them than to humans. You’ll be communicating through touch as well.
When they lose either of those is the big alarm bell at that age.
(Speaking as one owned by two large breed dogs who reached 14 & 13 respectively). [Post edited 29 Sep 20:51]
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| They say you know when it's time. on 20:56 - Sep 29 with 1548 views | GlasgowBlue |
Never liked dogs. Never wanted to have a dog. Then we took on our daughter's puppy when he was six months old and I'd be lost without him. He adds so much to our lives.
I know that in a few years we'll face the same as you and I'm dreading that day. It must be horrible for you. [Post edited 29 Sep 21:04]
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| They say you know when it's time. on 21:07 - Sep 29 with 1501 views | _clive_baker_ |
As someone who has lost our dearly beloved dog I’d say cherish every moment you have, let him sniff every damn blade of grass he wants to even if it’s pissing down as you’ll miss him when he’s gone. |  | | |
| They say you know when it's time. on 21:15 - Sep 29 with 1459 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
| They say you know when it's time. on 20:45 - Sep 29 by Ryorry |
With the caveat that you’re close to him and will know best, along with his vet - I’d say if he’s still enjoying his grub (and walkies), then he’s probably still enjoying his life.
Dogs live as much through their noses as their eyes and ears, so sight and sound are less important senses to them than to humans. You’ll be communicating through touch as well.
When they lose either of those is the big alarm bell at that age.
(Speaking as one owned by two large breed dogs who reached 14 & 13 respectively). [Post edited 29 Sep 20:51]
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His nose seems to be more turbo charged than ever now! | |
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| They say you know when it's time. on 21:17 - Sep 29 with 1442 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
| They say you know when it's time. on 20:56 - Sep 29 by GlasgowBlue |
Never liked dogs. Never wanted to have a dog. Then we took on our daughter's puppy when he was six months old and I'd be lost without him. He adds so much to our lives.
I know that in a few years we'll face the same as you and I'm dreading that day. It must be horrible for you. [Post edited 29 Sep 21:04]
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When we went to Ireland we left him with a very good friend and I got to walk some younger dogs again. What a revelation that was after being over taken by folk using zimmer frames in recent months! | |
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| They say you know when it's time. on 21:26 - Sep 29 with 1365 views | Ftnfwest |
Treasure it all within reason. Only had one dog, cocker spaniel, who became totally part of our family and lost him before he was even 6. Sense of loss was heightened by feeling robbed of so much time for him and us. Two years on and haven’t been able to think about having another. Maybe another year… |  | | |
| They say you know when it's time. on 22:04 - Sep 29 with 1258 views | Keno |
You have my thoughts Banky
Been through that and it’s the hardest thing I’ve been through
With much love much |  |
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| They say you know when it's time. on 22:11 - Sep 29 with 1226 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
| They say you know when it's time. on 22:04 - Sep 29 by Keno |
You have my thoughts Banky
Been through that and it’s the hardest thing I’ve been through
With much love much |
Muchly appreciated muchly. | |
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| They say you know when it's time. on 22:19 - Sep 29 with 1194 views | football |
My brothers dog (inherited from my dad) died recently at 19 and a bit - patterdale terrier. Beat cancer and other ailments. He took the decisiom to die naturally on his terms. I think they know when it is their time |  | | |
| They say you know when it's time. on 22:31 - Sep 29 with 1130 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
| They say you know when it's time. on 22:19 - Sep 29 by football |
My brothers dog (inherited from my dad) died recently at 19 and a bit - patterdale terrier. Beat cancer and other ailments. He took the decisiom to die naturally on his terms. I think they know when it is their time |
That is really reassuring as you rarely hear of dogs dying a 'natural' death, here's hoping. | |
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| They say you know when it's time. on 22:44 - Sep 29 with 1082 views | Durovigutum |
When your dog can no longer do two of the three things they love, it’s time to think about it.
We almost waited until all three had gone. Carried her home from her last walk at the park and she wasn’t a small dog.
We probably waited a bit too long, but it’s hard. |  | | |
| They say you know when it's time. on 04:28 - Sep 30 with 857 views | IPS_wich |
When we've lost animals in the past, the decision process is always as follows:
- Is he/she in pain?
- Is he/she engaged with what's going on around them?
- Is he/she eating and drinking normally?
- Is he/she weeing and pooing normally?
if the answer is no to a couple of those then I think you have to ask yourself what is best for them. We said goodbye about 10 years ago to my beloved cat who I'd had for 18 years when he could no longer jump more than a couple of feet and when every poo was liquid. We knew it was time.
We've now got three dogs and two cats (god knows how we ended up with so many - I blame the kids) and I hope we've got many years ahead of us because the oldest is only 7 and a half. But the middle dog (6 years old) is a fatso despite all of the dietary limitations we place on her and I fear she won't see far into old age. She also has the most beautiful spirit of any animal we've ever had so it will be devastating when she goes. | | | |
| They say you know when it's time. on 08:06 - Sep 30 with 644 views | Churchman |
You will know if and when it’s time, should it come to that. The trick is not to be blinded by your sense of loss or not wanting to let him go. His best interests are all that matters.
Pets are part of the household and it’s a privilege to share life’s journey with them. With that comes responsibility. I’ve had to take three of our cats to the vets for the last time over the years and held them as they took that first step over the rainbow bridge. It’s tough, but for me on all three occasions it was the right thing to do.
You will know. But hopefully he will slip away naturally and peacefully as did a chum of mine’s dog. |  | | |
| They say you know when it's time. on 10:50 - Sep 30 with 471 views | itfc_bucks |
My doggo is a Sprocket - 50% Cocker, 50% Springer, 100% mad as a box of frogs.
He was left for 30 seconds unsupervised this morning and managed to demolish my son's birthday cake.
Couldn't imagine being without him now, even if he is an utter shtbag! | |
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| They say you know when it's time. on 11:05 - Sep 30 with 434 views | leitrimblue |
Feck, sorry to hear that Banksy.
We lost our elderly parsons terrier couple of days before xmas last year. Sounds very similar, was half deaf and blind and suffering bit with arthritis.
Was so sad, tried not to cry like a baby, for the sake of daughter who had known him from day she was born.
But failed miserably.. |  | | |
| They say you know when it's time. on 11:31 - Sep 30 with 394 views | ThisIsMyUsername |
Damn allergies flaring up reading this thread. |  |
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| They say you know when it's time. on 11:34 - Sep 30 with 390 views | Ryorry |
I'd just add that it's a good idea to be prepared for things potentially happening very quickly & not in a manner you'd envisaged.
My last old boy (13 1/2) went from being absolutely fine & heartily demolishing his brekkie one morning, to refusing treats (unprecedented) & having very pale gums at lunchtime. He was able to jump into the Landrover, I rushed him to vet (20 mins), who saw him straightaway, did scan etc. & said "time to let him go R". He had a splenetic tumour which had ruptured & was bleeding out fast internally (had been biopsied, diagnosed as benign a year earlier).
Hadn't seen that coming, total shock. Had always planned that if it came to the crunch, I'd ask the vet to do the necessary at home, as old boy was a home-loving soul & I thought he'd be more comfortable there. The vet kindly agreed to this on the spot & followed me 10 minutes behind.
However, the lad collapsed almost immediately on getting out of the Landie, struggled across the lawn & collapsed again. The vet did get there but he only had a few breaths left anyway.
In retrospect I wished I'd taken a few seconds to re-evaluate my long-standing plan, and allowed the vet to do the business at the surgery. He was obviously feeling unwell but still not too bad at that point, and had a history of going to the surgery feeling ill but then coming home well (previous surgery etc). On this occasion I think he didn't understand coming home feeling worse & his last minutes were frightening for him, despite all the hugs & reassuring words I could give him. I've been beating myself up over it ever since.
In short - things might happen suddenly - if so, do allow yourself a few secs time out to evaluate; be flexible if necessary. | |
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| They say you know when it's time. on 11:49 - Sep 30 with 333 views | Churchman |
| They say you know when it's time. on 11:34 - Sep 30 by Ryorry |
I'd just add that it's a good idea to be prepared for things potentially happening very quickly & not in a manner you'd envisaged.
My last old boy (13 1/2) went from being absolutely fine & heartily demolishing his brekkie one morning, to refusing treats (unprecedented) & having very pale gums at lunchtime. He was able to jump into the Landrover, I rushed him to vet (20 mins), who saw him straightaway, did scan etc. & said "time to let him go R". He had a splenetic tumour which had ruptured & was bleeding out fast internally (had been biopsied, diagnosed as benign a year earlier).
Hadn't seen that coming, total shock. Had always planned that if it came to the crunch, I'd ask the vet to do the necessary at home, as old boy was a home-loving soul & I thought he'd be more comfortable there. The vet kindly agreed to this on the spot & followed me 10 minutes behind.
However, the lad collapsed almost immediately on getting out of the Landie, struggled across the lawn & collapsed again. The vet did get there but he only had a few breaths left anyway.
In retrospect I wished I'd taken a few seconds to re-evaluate my long-standing plan, and allowed the vet to do the business at the surgery. He was obviously feeling unwell but still not too bad at that point, and had a history of going to the surgery feeling ill but then coming home well (previous surgery etc). On this occasion I think he didn't understand coming home feeling worse & his last minutes were frightening for him, despite all the hugs & reassuring words I could give him. I've been beating myself up over it ever since.
In short - things might happen suddenly - if so, do allow yourself a few secs time out to evaluate; be flexible if necessary. |
If you make decisions for the right reasons, that’s good enough. You have nothing to beat yourself up for. | | | |
| They say you know when it's time. on 11:51 - Sep 30 with 325 views | itfc_bucks |
| They say you know when it's time. on 11:34 - Sep 30 by Ryorry |
I'd just add that it's a good idea to be prepared for things potentially happening very quickly & not in a manner you'd envisaged.
My last old boy (13 1/2) went from being absolutely fine & heartily demolishing his brekkie one morning, to refusing treats (unprecedented) & having very pale gums at lunchtime. He was able to jump into the Landrover, I rushed him to vet (20 mins), who saw him straightaway, did scan etc. & said "time to let him go R". He had a splenetic tumour which had ruptured & was bleeding out fast internally (had been biopsied, diagnosed as benign a year earlier).
Hadn't seen that coming, total shock. Had always planned that if it came to the crunch, I'd ask the vet to do the necessary at home, as old boy was a home-loving soul & I thought he'd be more comfortable there. The vet kindly agreed to this on the spot & followed me 10 minutes behind.
However, the lad collapsed almost immediately on getting out of the Landie, struggled across the lawn & collapsed again. The vet did get there but he only had a few breaths left anyway.
In retrospect I wished I'd taken a few seconds to re-evaluate my long-standing plan, and allowed the vet to do the business at the surgery. He was obviously feeling unwell but still not too bad at that point, and had a history of going to the surgery feeling ill but then coming home well (previous surgery etc). On this occasion I think he didn't understand coming home feeling worse & his last minutes were frightening for him, despite all the hugs & reassuring words I could give him. I've been beating myself up over it ever since.
In short - things might happen suddenly - if so, do allow yourself a few secs time out to evaluate; be flexible if necessary. |
Christ - that's smashed me right in the feels.
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| They say you know when it's time. on 12:21 - Sep 30 with 255 views | GavTWTD |
That's rough. I lost 2 of mine where they were around 12 years old within a few months of each other and I had to put both down. My best mate, Jess, I chose her time and I had a day with her and she dictated what we did in terms of where to walk. She even wanted to climb a steep hill which for a dog of her condition was remarkable. At the end of the day we parted company and this is making me tear up.
If your dog is in pain then you know what to do. If your dog is enjoying your company and still enjoying life then perhaps its not time yet. |  |
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| They say you know when it's time. on 12:27 - Sep 30 with 227 views | _clive_baker_ |
| They say you know when it's time. on 11:34 - Sep 30 by Ryorry |
I'd just add that it's a good idea to be prepared for things potentially happening very quickly & not in a manner you'd envisaged.
My last old boy (13 1/2) went from being absolutely fine & heartily demolishing his brekkie one morning, to refusing treats (unprecedented) & having very pale gums at lunchtime. He was able to jump into the Landrover, I rushed him to vet (20 mins), who saw him straightaway, did scan etc. & said "time to let him go R". He had a splenetic tumour which had ruptured & was bleeding out fast internally (had been biopsied, diagnosed as benign a year earlier).
Hadn't seen that coming, total shock. Had always planned that if it came to the crunch, I'd ask the vet to do the necessary at home, as old boy was a home-loving soul & I thought he'd be more comfortable there. The vet kindly agreed to this on the spot & followed me 10 minutes behind.
However, the lad collapsed almost immediately on getting out of the Landie, struggled across the lawn & collapsed again. The vet did get there but he only had a few breaths left anyway.
In retrospect I wished I'd taken a few seconds to re-evaluate my long-standing plan, and allowed the vet to do the business at the surgery. He was obviously feeling unwell but still not too bad at that point, and had a history of going to the surgery feeling ill but then coming home well (previous surgery etc). On this occasion I think he didn't understand coming home feeling worse & his last minutes were frightening for him, despite all the hugs & reassuring words I could give him. I've been beating myself up over it ever since.
In short - things might happen suddenly - if so, do allow yourself a few secs time out to evaluate; be flexible if necessary. |
Certainly don't beat yourself up Ryorry. I'm sure my words will offer very little by way of reassurance over that but I'll say it anyway, in my time posting on here you've always struck me as a proper animal lover and I don't doubt for a second that dog had a lovely life with you and couldn't have wished for a more loving environment. As a homeie perhaps he waiting to get back for that very reason, maybe it was his wish as well. | | | |
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