How to Know When It’s Time (Saying Goodbye to Your Dog)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 พ.ค. 2024
- In this heartfelt video, we explore the poignant signs that our beloved dogs may show as they approach the final chapter of their lives. Understanding these signs can profoundly impact how we care for our furry companions during their most vulnerable times. We discuss everything from behavioral changes and decreased mobility to changes in appetite and the physical signs of aging, providing you with the knowledge to make their final days as comfortable as possible.
00:00 Intro
00:37 Loss of Interest
1:21 Lethargy and Weakness
2:15 Changes In Breathing Patterns
3:02 Decreased Appetite
4:01 Visible Weight Loss and Muscle Atrophy
4:22 Loss of Bladder and Bowel Control
4:44 Behavioral Changes
5:27 Decreased Mobility
5:55 Pain and Discomfort
6:23 Cool Body
6:52 Persistent Vomiting or Diarrhea
7:09 Change In Gum Color
7:28 How To Comfort Your Dying Dog
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The heartache is too much for me. I still mourn them everyday no matter what. Each dog is unique and irreplaceable.
My wife and I have had 14 dogs in our life time. We have gone through their deaths. One's heart aches for a while, but there is something that I say to my wife that helps. I said this to my sister after she lost her dogs... I say to them that you give a dog a loving home to live with you and they give you unconditional love and loyalty. When they pass, if they could talk, they would say to get another dog ASAP. Why? Look at all the dogs that are put to sleep at shelters and pounds. Those dogs would love to come home with you rather than sit in one of those places listening to all the dogs being put to sleep. Why indulge in self pity and cry over life's cycle, when you can give another dog or 3 a great life, at your home, so they can give you the love you need!!! Our old dog is now 15 and she is showing dementia, loss of body functions, can barely eat and drinks small amounts. She is getting skinny too. BUT, she enjoys our nightly DVD movies and sleeping by her, what we call boy friend. He is 10, big and strong and lays up against her to keep her warm at night. His snoring gives her comfort. He knows she is going soon, but he does not cry, he just keeps her warm and walks with her in the yard when she goes out to do her business. Dogs teach you life and what lies ahead for all of us. The cycle of life has been going on for billions of years and our dogs make life worth living. God made dogs for us to be loved unconditionally and to have unquestionable loyalty. Give that back to your dog and when the time comes and they pass, give another dog life in your home. There is always room for move love.
My roommate and I each had a dog. He had a 15 year old long haired chihuahua named Jesse and I had a 10-year old German Shepherd named Barron. They were both rescue dogs. Jesse has been trying to escape under our gate for the 8 years that I have lived here &my dog in the German Shepherd was slowly going blind. Tuesday of this week Jesse made her Great Escape But A Good Samaritan picked her up and dropped her off at an emergency vet that was open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. She was chipped so they called us and we got in my car and went down and retrieved her. The next day on Wednesday May 8th my dog started being incontinent gushing blood. My roommate's dog crawled underneath his bed and had a stroke or seizure and was totally unconscious so he had to have her put down and 2 hours later my German Shepherd Barron died in our living room. They had spent the last eight years together and they died 2 hours apart and we buried both of them together & planted wildflowers over them. We both have been taking this very hard and crying everyday since Wednesday. Thank you for making a video like this that will help us to grieve properly however long it takes. The hardest part for me is that when I go out of my bedroom door I expect to see my Barren waiting there for me! ❤😢❤
I'm deeply sorry to hear about Jesse and Barron. It's incredibly tough to lose such beloved companions, especially in such a short time frame. Your story is heart-wrenching, and it's clear how much love and care you provided for them throughout their lives. It’s touching to hear how you honored their memory with wildflowers. It's okay to grieve for as long as you need, and it's normal to feel their absence so vividly. Thank you for sharing your story, and I'm glad our video could offer some comfort during this difficult time. Please take care of yourself and your roommate as you navigate this grief 😢❤️
@@DoggyDrifts Thank you for posting this video 📹 & for your kind comment and knowledge! We really appreciate it! It's very painful, very quiet and very empty now without our best friends around anymore and we truly appreciate the unconditional love they brought us. Greetings from Annapolis Maryland. 💙😶💜😶💙
I share this feeling. Poopie my pet bunny was with us since birth. He was more like a puppy than a bunny. He would run to the door hearing the keypad turned and played and cuddled just like a pup. He was 12 with all of us around him when he peacefully passed. That was 9 years ago. I still 😢 missing him. His pics and some of his toys are still around the house. Lol I didn't even cry that hard and long when my mother-in-law died.
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Sorry for your loss. I hope there’s happiness coming for both of you!
My beloved 17 years old Border collie had all the mentioned signs during her final days. I missed her a lot. She arrived at my home on the 25th of September 2006 and passed away on the 25th of September 2023. She will be forever missed. ❤❤❤❤
I'm so sorry for your loss. She will indeed be forever missed. Sending you thoughts of comfort. ❤️🐾
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We lost our Siberian Husky Shaer over Christmas. She made it to the grand old age of 19 (the normal lifespan is 11 to 13).
We lost her brother Alaskan Malamute Talon 4 years ago this week.
Loosing them was the hardest experience.
They are now reunited, still causing chaos and making friends.
Until we are reunited my beautiful pups.
Shaer was one of the oldest Huskies in the World when we lost her.
I'm so sorry for your losses. It’s remarkable that Shaer lived such a long and full life. I’m sure they’re indeed causing joyful chaos together wherever they are. May those beautiful memories bring you comfort until you meet again.
It hurts to much to watch this nice video again, I was with my dog 🐾🐾 to the very end.😭
Most painful moments 😭😭💔💔💚
So when a dog starts to slow down or breathing becomes slightly harder it's time to put them down? That doesn't mean they arw dying. It means they are maturing and can have years and years of happy life left.
There's a difference between old and we're in the home stretch now.
Thank you. Just thank you. Such a difficult subject to approach.
Such a sad topic. Tragic. 🥺🥺💔 however, we should not let them suffer so much. I don't want to think when time will come for my cats but I will not want to see them suffer.
If you are fortunate enough to get weeks of warning, get a puppy to make the transition easier on you. Your dog is leaving, like it or not, and your mental health is what's important. Some people say, your dog knows that pup is her replacement. Dog's don't think like that. Everybody loves a puppy, even your old dog. It's definitely a hard time, but the pup will help.
Today would of been my dogs birthday she would of been 9 today .... next month she will be gone a year still miss my girl
My fur baby passed this year 3 days after his 10th bday - end stage kidney disease. I too wish I could come home after work and find him holding his favorite toy telling me its time to play. Would fill my heart with joy and so much love. The days worries would melt away, it’s not fair they are only with us for a short time.
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I totally agree -it’s not fair they are only with us for a short time. I too wish dogs had longer lifespans, so we could enjoy their unconditional love and joy for much longer.
Thank you for your advice. I would have given my right arm if I had been able to save his life by this. My sadness comes back one more time and I hope that I have been the best human my dog could have wished for. I miss him sooo much...
So sorry for your lost
I did pretty well with my second dying dog (pain management, not waiting too long to put her down, etc.), the first one, not so much. I wish I'd known better, for her sake.
Both were euthanized at home though, with me present. Terrible experiences each, but a million times better than dragging them to the place that they hated most for their last moments.
I'm sorry for your losses. It's clear you made loving choices for your dogs, especially with in-home euthanasia to keep them comfortable in their final moments. Thank you for sharing your experiences, it might help others facing similar decisions. 🐾❤️
Agreed. I put down my second husky today.
Same with me. My dog would look like he was dying, then bounce back. He did that several times so I always expected it. One day he collapsed & couldn’t get back up. I struggled to get him inside & barely got him into the kitchen. I had to roll him back & forth in order to put a pad under him. When my husband came home we got a vet to come to the house & put him down. I could have never made that decision if he was still walking about. I still miss him terribly but I know I did the right thing for him.
Thomas, I have been reluctant to get a dog because I feat the pain of losing him/her would be too great & make my remaining time on Earth feel empty. You have lost two. Would you do it all over again? Does the joy & memories of your time with them outweigh your feelings of loss?
@@mattb3846 I would do it again (I probably only have time for one more though). These days I enjoy being a dog grandpa, helping out with friends' dogs, etc. All the fun with none of the responsibilities.
We recently lost one of our dogs. It was the saddest and most heartbreaking experience. She was 15 y/o - pretty much the limit for this breed. Her brother who is the same age is faring better, but he is also declining. The biggest change for him is a decreased appetite and bouts of anxiety when he stares into space and shakes uncontrollably. These episodes are becoming more frequent. He is still enjoying our time together, tries to run around the yard and goes on daily walks. But we are well aware the day will come when we will have to make a hard decision. It's very sad, but I keep reminding myself that every extra day we can show him our love is a precious gift.
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss and the challenges you’re facing with her brother. It’s clear you cherish every moment with him, and that’s what matters most. It’s truly a precious gift to share this time, giving him all your love and care. Thank you for sharing your experience; it's a reminder of the deep bond we share with our dogs!
Wishing politely well, somewhat like sending a postcard greeting, for the pet, seems to give room to the elderly dog, and also make sorrow easier and more natural.
I remember going through this when I had to put my aunts dog down
I had to deal with a dying Corgi, my bestest friend, so help me, a little over a year ago. Sadie had lost the ability to be housebroken, had to stay out on my patio in the cold and wet. It broke my heart. She could hardly move. The vet thought she had arthritis throughout her body. I decided it wise to euthanize her so in early January, 2023, I did just that. So help me, it was one of the toughest things I've ever had to do. I'm still not over it but think I made a smart decision to get another dog. I'm glad I did!
I'm so sorry to hear about Sadie. It sounds like you made a compassionate decision during a very tough time. Saying goodbye is never easy, but you acted with great kindness. I'm glad to hear you've welcomed another dog into your life, and I hope they bring you much joy and comfort!
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You put your poor DYING dog OUT in the COLD WET PATIO??? After ALL the years of LOVING LOYALTY SHE GAVE YOU!? That’s the THANKS SHE GOT FROM YOU?? Omg! What a great way to show your love and appreciation to her!! NOT!!
I really wish you hadn’t gotten another animal!!
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You’re kidding, right? Acted with great kindness??? HOW? By putting his DYING dog out on a COLD WET PATIO because she was weak?? OH Yeah! Great kindness!! That owner is a creep! Should’ve NEVER been allowed to own another animal..not even a mouse!!
Reluctance to move may be a sign of increasing arthritis rather than of imminent death. My JRT is now 18 (but I've heard of JRTs going on to 21) and is reluctant to get out of her bed when it's time for a walk (even just in the gardens surrounding our block of flats). Yet if she doesn't get some exercise, her joints will lock up even more. Once a day we go out to one of her normal walking venues (though the walk is much shorter and may have a time sitting on my lap) and she enjoys sniffing a lot of interesting smells, so I don't think she's actually approaching her end just yet. So I think we have to be careful about judging nearness to death just from reluctance to move - there must be other possible indicators.
I hope I did the right thing. My 18 year old dog, Piper, underwent a rapid decline in only 3 days. The vet said she could try a few things but she didn’t hold out much hope. I made the decision to help her pass peacefully. It was heartbreaking. Now I wonder if more could have been done. Did I fail her?
You did the kindest thing you could for Piper by choosing to let her pass peacefully rather than prolong her suffering. You didn’t fail her; you loved her enough to put her comfort first!
@@DoggyDrifts Thank you for your kind words.
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I would not like to know any of these signs. The heartache of losing a pet is too much.
Death is a part of life
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