Do it?

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or not?

Kill the dog that is.

on the plus side:
he doesn't appear to be in pain
He likes his food still
He still enjoys a walk

On the down side:
He makes the air thick with farts and rancid dog breath so we can't have visitors.
He whines and paces all night.
He can only go for short walks because he can't get over the stiles any more
He's a bit stiff and his back legs give out sometimes.
We haven't had an uninterrupted night's sleep for nearly a year and it's doing our heads in.

Poll to follow.

 

[Disgustipated]

or not?

Kill the dog that is.

on the plus side:
he doesn't appear to be in pain
He likes his food still
He still enjoys a walk

On the down side:
He makes the air thick with farts and rancid dog breath so we can't have visitors.
He whines and paces all night.
He can only go for short walks because he can't get over the stiles any more
He's a bit stiff and his back legs give out sometimes.
We haven't had an uninterrupted night's sleep for nearly a year and it's doing our heads in.

Poll to follow.

Seems to be a contradiction there, no?

 

[LadyFairfax]

If he eats and enjoys his walks, he is not yet ready.

When they refuse food, are in obvious pain, must be lifted up stairs, or become incontinent - then it becomes a mercy to put them down, but before that it is too soon.

 

[Image]

Sounds like he has dementia. If he's not in any pain and still eating and enjoying his walks it's just an inconvenience to you at this point. Not the doggy...

For the record, I have no problem with euthanasia, animal or human. Generally the puppers will make it clear.

We have so much power in our hands when it comes to this. Use it wisely...

 

[RoryN]

I've had older pets, and they can be a bear. I certainly don't envy your position.

But I think that's part of the deal when owning them.

Once his inconveniences outnumber yours, consider putting him down.

 

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Seems to be a contradiction there, no?

he's stiff, but doesn't appear to be in pain. I'm stiff in the mornings but loosen up after a bit as does he.

If he eats and enjoys his walks, he is not yet ready.

When they refuse food, are in obvious pain, must be lifted up stairs, or become incontinent - then it becomes a mercy to put them down, but before that it is too soon.

He has fecal incontinence.

The problem is that we no longer look at him with love but with loathing. Not because of the shitting everywhere, the farts or the rancid dog breath or even the inability to go anywhere for more than an hour together. It's mostly because we are getting no fucking sleep. Lack of sleep is making me hate him.

 

[where]

Sounds like he has dementia. If he's not in any pain and still eating and enjoying his walks it's just an inconvenience to you at this point. Not the doggy...

For the record, I have no problem with euthanasia, animal or human. Generally the puppers will make it clear.

We have so much power in our hands when it comes to this. Use it wisely...

it's a tad more than inconvenience.

I've had older pets, and they can be a bear. I certainly don't envy your position.

But I think that's part of the deal when owning them.

Once his inconveniences outnumber yours, consider putting him down.

He's 14 which is apparently quite old for a greyhound type dog.

 

[Image]

Seems to be a contradiction there, no?

Again, it's apparent you're talking out of your ass again. Have you ever had a mammal) as a pet from puppy/kitten to old age? Just like when you criticize raising a child from the standpoint of never having done so?

Stop posting just to post...

 

[LadyFairfax]

He has fecal incontinence.

The problem is that we no longer look at him with love but with loathing. Not because of the shitting everywhere, the farts or the rancid dog breath or even the inability to go anywhere for more than an hour together. It's mostly because we are getting no fucking sleep. Lack of sleep is making me hate him.

As I said, incontinence is one of the things that to me, starts making it a mercy to put them down. Dogs have pride and a healthy dog does not wish to shite himself every day and lie crusted in filth.

One of my best friends is now coping with a dog who wears diapers and eats a $300 a week diet despite being unable to walk more than 50 yards a day. Every time I see that dog, I wish I had a firearm and privacy.

Do what you must, but do it for the dog, not for yourself.

 

[where]

Again, it's apparent you're talking out of your ass again. Have you ever had a mammal) as a pet from puppy/kitten to old age? Just like when you criticize raising a child from the standpoint of never having done so?

Stop posting just to post...

in fairness the whining and pacing could be interpreted as signs of pain unless you actually saw him. I think it's mostly a form of dementia and a need to stretch legs.

 

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As I said, incontinence is one of the things that to me, starts making it a mercy to put them down. Dogs have pride and a healthy dog does not wish to shite himself every day and lie crusted in filth.

One of my best friends is now coping with a dog who wears diapers and eats a $300 a week diet despite being unable to walk more than 50 yards a day. Every time I see that dog, I wish I had a firearm and privacy.

Do what you must, but do it for the dog, not for yourself.

he doesn't shit in his sleep. It just kinda falls out when he's pacing. We tried all kinds of new diets and stuff but nothing helped. Vet said if he were pissing himself then she could give him something, but not for shitting. It's just a bit gross when one of us rushes downstairs to him at 3am in case the barking is him wanting to be let out, just to find we're treading in cold dog shit.

 

[Disgustipated]

Again, it's apparent you're talking out of your ass again. Have you ever had a mammal) as a pet from puppy/kitten to old age? Just like when you criticize raising a child from the standpoint of never having done so?

Stop posting just to post...

Yes, I have and I let the mammal die naturally because I could tell he wasn't in pain and his demise was sudden. I'm not judging, just seems if the animal is whining all night and paces rather than be able to lay down and sleep, it's probably because it's in pain.

It's really not hard to tell when someone is not being a good parent. And the person you are referring to, well you admitted you didn't read her posts that Sonny and I were referencing. Sheesh, talk about posting just to post!

Kybs, that is old for that type of dog. My neighbor breeds Whippets and they hardly live into double digits.

 

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He has fecal incontinence.

The problem is that we no longer look at him with love but with loathing. Not because of the shitting everywhere, the farts or the rancid dog breath or even the inability to go anywhere for more than an hour together. It's mostly because we are getting no fucking sleep. Lack of sleep is making me hate him.

Fecal incontinence aside, the last paragraph is enough for me. I remember with such sadness the way my last puppers looked at me when she threw up for the millionth time. It was such a look of "please don't hate me, I can't help it".

I didn't loathe her. I held her head in my lap, I talked to her, I cried...

Don't loathe her another day. Put her down...

 

[RoryN]

At 14, a greyhound-type is probably going to exhibit definite signs of "we should put him down" fairly soon if he/she hasn't already.

I say you ride it out a little longer, and wait for those. Put it this way: if you're questioning whether or not it's right to do now, you'll be questioning that even more if you put him down tomorrow. Buy yourself a good-night's sleep in the future.

 

[jomar]

Is he family or is he a dog?

 

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Yes, I have and I let the mammal die naturally because I could tell he wasn't in pain and his demise was sudden. I'm not judging, just seems if the animal is whining all night and paces rather than be able to lay down and sleep, it's probably because it's in pain.

It's really not hard to tell when someone is not being a good parent. And the person you are referring to, well you admitted you didn't read her posts that Sonny and I were referencing. Sheesh, talk about posting just to post!

Kybs, that is old for that type of dog. My neighbor breeds Whippets and they hardly live into double digits.

He has 1/4 collie which is giving him a degree of longevity I think. And I'm pretty certain that it's not physical pain that makes him pace and whine. We come downstairs and his ears are alert and his tail's wagging.

Fecal incontinence aside, the last paragraph is enough for me. I remember with such sadness the way my last puppers looked at me when she threw up for the millionth time. It was such a look of "please don't hate me, I can't help it".

I didn't loathe her. I held her head in my lap, I talked to her, I cried...

Don't loathe her another day. Put her down...

I only loathe him when I'm too tired to think straight. I'm starting full time study in a couple of weeks and I'm not sure how I'll be able to cope. I'm not kidding when I say that he is up every 1.5 to 2 hours after we've gone to bed.

 

[ReadyMike]

I have a greyhound, 14 is an old hound. Some get revitalized by small dose steroids like progesterone. It is damaging to the liver, but at 14 it isn't a worry, but might worsen the gas.

A dog that can't control his bowels is not a happy dog.

I'm sorry, but I think it is time.

 

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At 14, a greyhound-type is probably going to exhibit definite signs of "we should put him down" fairly soon if he/she hasn't already.

I say you ride it out a little longer, and wait for those. Put it this way: if you're questioning whether or not it's right to do now, you'll be questioning that even more if you put him down tomorrow. Buy yourself a good-night's sleep in the future.

I think we are already at that stage. The vet was more than willing in the summer to come out and put him to sleep.

Is he family or is he a dog?

if it were family it wouldn 't be an issue

 

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I have a greyhound, 14 is an old hound. Some get revitalized by small dose steroids like progesterone. It is damaging to the liver, but at 14 it isn't a worry, but might worsen the gas.

A dog that can't control his bowels is not a happy dog.

I'm sorry, but I think it is time.

the vet didn't mention that. He can be quite perky on walks, but is now limited as to where he can go because I can't lift him over the stiles, so the route tends to be a bit boring.

 

[richard_daily]

If being old and winey and smelly was cause to put someone down, we would have to consider taking ishmale and veteman to the vet...

Hmm, maybe it's not such a bad idea after all.

 

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If being old and smelly was cause to put someone down, we would have to consider taking ishmale and veteman to the vet...

Hmm, maybe it's not such a bad idea after all.

do NOT compare Charley to those two!

 

[LadyFairfax]

If being old and winey and smelly was cause to put someone down, we would have to consider taking ishmale and veteman to the vet...

Hmm, maybe it's not such a bad idea after all.

Ignoramus.

 

[Image]

He has 1/4 collie which is giving him a degree of longevity I think. And I'm pretty certain that it's not physical pain that makes him pace and whine. We come downstairs and his ears are alert and his tail's wagging.



I only loathe him when I'm too tired to think straight. I'm starting full time study in a couple of weeks and I'm not sure how I'll be able to cope. I'm not kidding when I say that he is up every 1.5 to 2 hours after we've gone to bed.

I also think that the pacing and whining at night isn't neccesarily a sign of pain but more of dementia. I've been there with the every 2 hours thing.

Still, how much longer really has he got? Even in the best of circumstances? I've never been one for heroics when it comes to these things. I've experienced it both ways...

Euthanasia is a gift. One I wish were allowed with humans. It's easy and painless and dignified for the animal if done properly...

I think it's time

 

[Dogma52]

Selfish pet owner!!! Now that the dog has gotten older and you have to care a little more for it, you want to put it down.

Grandparents frequently suffer from the same kind of aliments, should they be put down too?

 

[RoryN]

If being old and winey and smelly was cause to put someone down, we would have to consider taking ishmale and veteman to the vet...

Don't forget the dementia.












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