I had to put down my best friend Sunday night~ He suffered from seizures for the last 2.5 yrs. When he would have break through seizures the medication protocol we used always worked. My world revolved taking care of him, I never missed his medications, never late, when he did have a seizure I would stay home with him, I never went on vacations, or stayed away all night. I had him since he was 7 weeks old and he would be turning 6 this April 20. Now I have guilt and a empty hole in my heart, I have nothing to take care of..Sunday morning I was awaken by him having a grand maul seizure at 6:30 am, he got his medication and already planned on staying home, well at 9:30 he had another one and this one was really bad, his tongue turned purple and he couldn't breath, I got him through it but he seemed different, I called the ER and they said if he continues i need to bring him in, well he then had a few more, I called them and they said they could do this and that keep him but there was no guarantee that he would come out of this, well I do not have 2,000 plus laying around so I repeated the protocal still no change every time he tried to sleep he would be jolted into another grand maul, at this time he had had 9 seizures, he tounge was a deep purple and his breathing was labored, I decided to call a mobile vet to end his suffering. By the time they got to my house at 9PM he had 12 seizures..They ended his life, and my pain is deep, I can not stop thinking about him, thinking about why didnt his medication work? IT ALWAYS DID in the past. The mobile vet said his heart may have been failing and his body was shutting down, he had enough, but I feel now I should have done more, I did everything for him why didnt I try to save him? I know he had suffered brain damage but I cant stop thinking about it, 12 seizures from 6:30 am to 8:30 pm thats all i see then him lying there breathing so hard before his life left his body at 9:15 GOD I miss him so much, no I do not want another dog, I want my Chance back, he was a pure german breed, german shepherd solid when he was well he weighed 110 after the medications he was 135 his hips was going bad, he had Pannus which was slowly taking his eye sight, i had to make sure his nose was lubed because it would dry out and crack and bleed, but I did everything he needed, I paid almost 500 a month on medication and special food..Why did it end so suddenly? Why didnt his medication work AT all Sunday? Why did I end his life? I am dying inside. I cant stop thinking about him..PLEASE someone help me, Im dying inside...
you can stop the pain! im sorry and i really wish there was something i could do to help you! i LOVE animals and just wish you had your best friend back because i know it is hard!
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I really feel your pain! A few years ago I lost my dog - She was a german shepherd mix and the best dog ever. I also had to make a decision whether to let her go or pour more money into hoping she could live another day. In the end I chose to save the money and avoid her suffering, but still I feel like maybe I should have tried more. I miss her every day! The pain does ease, though, I promise!
I think probably the medications stopped working because his body just had enough and it was time for him to go. I know it's hard without him but he was in so much pain and suffering from being sick that you do have to do what's best for him - let him go even though it hurts you more.
Do spend some time grieving him - it won't hurt you to cry it out and it does help. You could get another dog some day but that doesn't sound like the right answer for you now. I think you might find it helpful to volunteer at a dog shelter? There you will find many other dogs in need, and you can use the time you used to give Chance to make life better for other dogs.
I think probably the medications stopped working because his body just had enough and it was time for him to go. I know it's hard without him but he was in so much pain and suffering from being sick that you do have to do what's best for him - let him go even though it hurts you more.
Do spend some time grieving him - it won't hurt you to cry it out and it does help. You could get another dog some day but that doesn't sound like the right answer for you now. I think you might find it helpful to volunteer at a dog shelter? There you will find many other dogs in need, and you can use the time you used to give Chance to make life better for other dogs.
you have my sympathy, we just had to put one of our cats down Sunday
and we really miss him, he was a good cat
I understand how you feel and I recommend that you go out immediately and find yourself another dog, you are used to taking care of an animal and enjoy their companionship. A new dog will help you to recover.
Believe me it works, especially since you have so much love to give.
and we really miss him, he was a good cat
I understand how you feel and I recommend that you go out immediately and find yourself another dog, you are used to taking care of an animal and enjoy their companionship. A new dog will help you to recover.
Believe me it works, especially since you have so much love to give.
btdt
i am sorry for your loss.
only time will help:i felt the same when i lost my dog 3 yrs ago.
try to help out/volunteer where you live:look online for german shepherd rescue.
It sounds horrible,but almost every city has german shepherd rescue:there are also a lot of people who love this breed.
you don't have to adopt a dog,instead give the rescue your time:maybe take a dog somewhere,like a vet appointment, a walk,or groom one of the rescued dogs:brushing/bathing a shepherd is a job!
only time will help:i felt the same when i lost my dog 3 yrs ago.
try to help out/volunteer where you live:look online for german shepherd rescue.
It sounds horrible,but almost every city has german shepherd rescue:there are also a lot of people who love this breed.
you don't have to adopt a dog,instead give the rescue your time:maybe take a dog somewhere,like a vet appointment, a walk,or groom one of the rescued dogs:brushing/bathing a shepherd is a job!
i love shepherds.
my very first dog was a long coated german shepherd.
my very first dog was a long coated german shepherd.
You are a great owner who did a wonderful job of caring for your dog when many would have given up.
I feel your pain and I understand how deeply you are grieving.
My heart and soul dog had cancer. I nursed her and medicated her throughout the day and night. She was on very strong pain relief. A short time ago I had her put to sleep before she reached the point of suffering pain. It was the most difficult thing I have ever done.
There comes a time when it's kinder to put our sick dogs to rest. It wouldn't be fair to keep them alive just because it breaks our heart to part with them.
It takes time to get over the loss of a very much loved dog. I don't how long it takes for the pain to ease and for us to remember the good times. They say it does happen in time.
You did the right thing by your boy. You put his needs before yours and that's a very unselfish thing to do. Now you need to take care of you. Chance would want you to do that.
I am so very sorry you are going through this very painful time.
Fly free now Chance. Rest In Peace.
I feel your pain and I understand how deeply you are grieving.
My heart and soul dog had cancer. I nursed her and medicated her throughout the day and night. She was on very strong pain relief. A short time ago I had her put to sleep before she reached the point of suffering pain. It was the most difficult thing I have ever done.
There comes a time when it's kinder to put our sick dogs to rest. It wouldn't be fair to keep them alive just because it breaks our heart to part with them.
It takes time to get over the loss of a very much loved dog. I don't how long it takes for the pain to ease and for us to remember the good times. They say it does happen in time.
You did the right thing by your boy. You put his needs before yours and that's a very unselfish thing to do. Now you need to take care of you. Chance would want you to do that.
I am so very sorry you are going through this very painful time.
Fly free now Chance. Rest In Peace.
i'm soo sorry. My parents put down my dog of 5 years because she was too old. She could barely walk because she had a tumor looking thing in her leg. I was devastated. I was pregnant with my first child so as you can imagine I felt horrible. I loved that dog. I still love her. From my own experience, you just have to take it one day at at time. try to do things that will get your mind off him. I understand how you feel. Just be strong. Time heals.
You're an incredible person. I can't help but cry a little. I LOVE LOVE LOVE animals especially dogs. For a while you're going to feel that void in your heart so there is not much you can do. I do recommend you volunteer at an animal shelter helping with grooming and training other dogs so they find a home, I know right now you're not looking for another dog to substitute Chance with but helping those other dogs will be a distraction from the pain. I respect you deeply. And as I get older and my Kiba is at his days end I will know your pain. But you loved Chance and there is no way you can take the pain, the only thing is for a distraction. Make that pain into something that will help others adopt dogs and feel the same connection you had with Chance. I'm very sorry for your loss.
I'm very sad. ):