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Had to have my Rottweiler put to sleep yesterday. She was 9 and a half. She has had a few problems ongoing since October. I thought she would be gone before Xmas, so I bought a 7 week old pup for her to be friends with, and then when she went, I would have her mate still.
I now just have her mate. He is a massive comfort to have.
Deefa had enlarged glands and a shadow on her lungs most recently, which has been treated with Antibiotics. Prior to that, she had a mystery illness, that was dragging her down, but she pulled out of it.
She was booked for a checkup yesterday morning, and when I got up, I noticed that her breathing was very shallow. When I took her, the Vet said right away that she looked poorly. Her abdomen was full of free fluids, and her blood count was so low it would not have been possible to sort. With what she has been through, I decided not to be selfish, and I authorized euthanasia.
It was the single hardest thing I have ever done. I was with her throughout. She would not have left me in those circumstances, so I could not leave her.
It was a shock to say the least.
It is only now that I am able to talk about it. It has hit me hard.
My other dog knows there is something wrong. He is off his food, and he will not leave me alone. If he cant see me, he cries. He is 27 weeks old tomorrow.
I am lavishing him with as much love as I can give him, and he seems reassured. He is missing Deefa though, as he keeps looking at her bed and the back door.
Very very sad indeed. She was every bodies friend.
R.I.P. Deefa. 01 Oct 2002 to 13 Mar 2012
Not sure why I am writing this other than getting it off my chest.
I now just have her mate. He is a massive comfort to have.
Deefa had enlarged glands and a shadow on her lungs most recently, which has been treated with Antibiotics. Prior to that, she had a mystery illness, that was dragging her down, but she pulled out of it.
She was booked for a checkup yesterday morning, and when I got up, I noticed that her breathing was very shallow. When I took her, the Vet said right away that she looked poorly. Her abdomen was full of free fluids, and her blood count was so low it would not have been possible to sort. With what she has been through, I decided not to be selfish, and I authorized euthanasia.
It was the single hardest thing I have ever done. I was with her throughout. She would not have left me in those circumstances, so I could not leave her.
It was a shock to say the least.
It is only now that I am able to talk about it. It has hit me hard.
My other dog knows there is something wrong. He is off his food, and he will not leave me alone. If he cant see me, he cries. He is 27 weeks old tomorrow.
I am lavishing him with as much love as I can give him, and he seems reassured. He is missing Deefa though, as he keeps looking at her bed and the back door.
Very very sad indeed. She was every bodies friend.
R.I.P. Deefa. 01 Oct 2002 to 13 Mar 2012
Not sure why I am writing this other than getting it off my chest.
awww they leave footprints on our hearts thats for sure,
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R.I.P Deefa and R.I.P Patch
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Taz,
you loved your dog and did the best, even if it included making the decision no dog owner wants to make, but at least you ended the suffering for your best freind. remember all they joy you had beause that dog shared their life with you
As for why you posted, people grieve in different ways, if that's how you deal with your loss, than folks can sod off!!
you loved your dog and did the best, even if it included making the decision no dog owner wants to make, but at least you ended the suffering for your best freind. remember all they joy you had beause that dog shared their life with you
As for why you posted, people grieve in different ways, if that's how you deal with your loss, than folks can sod off!!
Lost my Rottie 17 years ago but i still miss him. Time does heal but loved ones are always with you. Last year we lost our Newfoundland a true gentle giant and one amazing dog. Now we have a springer pup and
In a few weeks a Bernese mountain dog. You do move on.
I must add Deefa will be the name for the Bernese.
In a few weeks a Bernese mountain dog. You do move on.
I must add Deefa will be the name for the Bernese.
when i was a teenager we had to have our Rottie put down due to terminal cancer. 'Kass' she was the softest friendly thing ever.
I grew up with her and still miss her to this day, vet came and did it at home and my dad buried her in the back garden.
the only time ive ever seen him cry.
We had some great times with her but came to realise death is a part of life, we are all going to end up there sometime.
just cherish the memories
I grew up with her and still miss her to this day, vet came and did it at home and my dad buried her in the back garden.
the only time ive ever seen him cry.
We had some great times with her but came to realise death is a part of life, we are all going to end up there sometime.
just cherish the memories
Sorry for your loss 
When I lived with my parents we rescued a 3 year old Rottweiler I had come across during my time working in a dog kennels.
We have had and known MANY family dogs but I don't think there are many better than a 'Rottie'. We lost him at 8 due to cancer and I had to leave work to go to the vets and make the final decision at 17 Was very difficult. Parents at work and couldn't get away, he had been in for more tests and the Vet advised he was pain free due to injections and it was probably the best way... I could cry now
My partner and I now have a 14 month old Rottweiler and she is incredible. Along with our 5 month old Victorian Bulldog, they are our best friends. I dread the day something happens to them.
When I lived with my parents we rescued a 3 year old Rottweiler I had come across during my time working in a dog kennels.
We have had and known MANY family dogs but I don't think there are many better than a 'Rottie'. We lost him at 8 due to cancer and I had to leave work to go to the vets and make the final decision at 17
Was very difficult. Parents at work and couldn't get away, he had been in for more tests and the Vet advised he was pain free due to injections and it was probably the best way... I could cry now My partner and I now have a 14 month old Rottweiler and she is incredible. Along with our 5 month old Victorian Bulldog, they are our best friends. I dread the day something happens to them.
blimy im in tears reading this thread, I am at this point in time, we have mum Jazz 15 son Murphy 12 and little Amber 7 all working Cocker Spaniels
Unfortunatly Jazz has lost a lot of weight and going off her back legs which the vet sais is due to old age and can't do anything about it apart from give her a dose of metacalm for any pain that she may be in, and a tablet twice a day for the blood circulation, she eats fine and everything works fine and doesn't seem to be in any pain whatsoever but when do you call it a day ? I thought it was going to be Friday last week and had actually booked the vet to come out to us but with the weather being so nice she has picked up quite a bit and has been ok all weekend and still ok now, all I think about is when, a couple of friends have said you will know. She patheres in and out of the sitting room into the kitchen for a couple of hours at night while we are watching tv i pick her up and she settles with me on the settee, cuddling and stroking her where she must feel safe, because she closes her eyes and goes to sleep until I have to get up for a pee. She isnt in pain but the quality of life isnt great I carry her out to the garden where I support her back legs until they wake up and she walks around to do her thing, then call her back in, This is the hardest time of anybodys life, knowing when to call it a day and do the best for your beloved trusty friend, I just wish I knew. Dont even know why I am writing this maybe somebody can help ?
Unfortunatly Jazz has lost a lot of weight and going off her back legs which the vet sais is due to old age and can't do anything about it apart from give her a dose of metacalm for any pain that she may be in, and a tablet twice a day for the blood circulation, she eats fine and everything works fine and doesn't seem to be in any pain whatsoever but when do you call it a day ? I thought it was going to be Friday last week and had actually booked the vet to come out to us but with the weather being so nice she has picked up quite a bit and has been ok all weekend and still ok now, all I think about is when, a couple of friends have said you will know. She patheres in and out of the sitting room into the kitchen for a couple of hours at night while we are watching tv i pick her up and she settles with me on the settee, cuddling and stroking her where she must feel safe, because she closes her eyes and goes to sleep until I have to get up for a pee. She isnt in pain but the quality of life isnt great I carry her out to the garden where I support her back legs until they wake up and she walks around to do her thing, then call her back in, This is the hardest time of anybodys life, knowing when to call it a day and do the best for your beloved trusty friend, I just wish I knew. Dont even know why I am writing this maybe somebody can help ?
Knowing when is incredibly stressful I've been there myself and often have to try and help people at this difficult time.
All I can say is that if you decided tomorrow was the dreaded day no one could say it was the wrong decision and no vet would refuse.
However she does sound fairly contented with what she has - love, safety, support and comfort provided by you. For as long as you feel you can provide this for her and she is still eating, wagging her tail, not incontinent, likes the fresh air, greets people, she has a quality of life.
Of course if she is at potential risk of falling because of her legs this could be a factor.
I don't know if this helps but I hope it does a little.
All I can say is that if you decided tomorrow was the dreaded day no one could say it was the wrong decision and no vet would refuse.
However she does sound fairly contented with what she has - love, safety, support and comfort provided by you. For as long as you feel you can provide this for her and she is still eating, wagging her tail, not incontinent, likes the fresh air, greets people, she has a quality of life.
Of course if she is at potential risk of falling because of her legs this could be a factor.
I don't know if this helps but I hope it does a little.
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