Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Sep 3, 2010 11:57am
As I feared! Because of his age (almost 14) vet opted we put him on pain killers and not amputate the leg or put him through chemotherapy. Probably have a few months left with my old friend Buckeye.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Sep 3, 2010 11:59am
Sad news Fab.
Always tough to have to go through things like this. My family dog had diabetes and lived to be 13 with it, but the last year was absolutely awful on all of us.
Always tough to have to go through things like this. My family dog had diabetes and lived to be 13 with it, but the last year was absolutely awful on all of us.
j_crazy
Posts: 8,372
Sep 3, 2010 12:05pm
what type of dog?
i had a beagle/dalmation mix that had bone cancer. saddest time of my life, the only time i remember seeing my dad cry (i was like 3 when my G-ma and G-pa died). I got that dog on my 5th birthday and she died on my 22nd birthday. I still have the collar she wore with her dog license from 2007 on it.
i had a beagle/dalmation mix that had bone cancer. saddest time of my life, the only time i remember seeing my dad cry (i was like 3 when my G-ma and G-pa died). I got that dog on my 5th birthday and she died on my 22nd birthday. I still have the collar she wore with her dog license from 2007 on it.
power i
Posts: 1,296
Sep 3, 2010 12:12pm
So sad to hear this. But she's lucky to have you with her for whatever time she has.
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Sep 3, 2010 12:38pm
Choco labj_crazy;470459 wrote:what type of dog?
i had a beagle/dalmation mix that had bone cancer. saddest time of my life, the only time i remember seeing my dad cry (i was like 3 when my G-ma and G-pa died). I got that dog on my 5th birthday and she died on my 22nd birthday. I still have the collar she wore with her dog license from 2007 on it.
Fab4Runner
Posts: 6,196
Sep 3, 2010 12:41pm
So sorry to hear this. My dog is 4 and when I think about losing him I freak out. I know I will have some sort of mental breakdown when it happens. Luckily he is a small dog and could live to be in his late teens.
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Sep 3, 2010 12:45pm
Sorry to hear that Fab. My mutt is 12. I hate to think of losing her.
derek bomar
Posts: 3,722
Sep 3, 2010 12:46pm
My GF is putting her dog down sometime in the next week ... so she (and by proxy I) feel your pain
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Sep 3, 2010 12:47pm
tough news, fab...pets are awesome-unconditional loyalty and affection...keep him confortable and remember the good times 
Heelz
Posts: 780
Sep 3, 2010 1:11pm
Sorry to hear this Fab it's tough to watch family pets in pain they are as much apart of a family as anyone. My Golden is 6 and when I think of losing him it gets me down to say the least. Especially since my son is 4 and daughter is 16 monthes so when he goes it should be rough on all of us.
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MontyBrunswick
Sep 3, 2010 1:14pm
The dog I grew up with was laying on our floor and we knew he didn't have much time left. He could barely walk and we were letting him rest before we took him to the vet to have him put down. All of the animals in the house (2 cats, and our other dog) all laid next to him in the dining room.
It was so incredibly sad.
It was so incredibly sad.
KR1245
Posts: 4,317
Sep 3, 2010 1:21pm
Sorry to hear that. Our family dog passed away a couple months ago, she was 12. My mom still cant talk about her without getting emotional.
Belly35
Posts: 9,716
Sep 3, 2010 1:23pm
I had to put down 3 Goldens all family pets ...each lived around 12 - 14 years .............. hard man really hard to do
I have two Goldens now and the oldest is going on 10 ... he's showing his age now...
Sometimes have to do what you have to do .....
I have two Goldens now and the oldest is going on 10 ... he's showing his age now...
Sometimes have to do what you have to do .....
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Sep 3, 2010 1:44pm
Sorry about that man.
I've had to put a few dogs down myself. Now this may sound mean but dogs/pets are here for the owners enjoyment. If/when they start having problems and vet bills pile up I usually just have them put down. Never done it prematurely or anything but for example one dog a black lab was 11 and started losing her bowels all over the place, I'd come home and poop would be spread out all over. I took her to the vet, changed the food, did everything but ended up putting her down not too long afterwards. She probably had another 2-3 years but what kind of life for me and her so I had her put down.
I've had to put a few dogs down myself. Now this may sound mean but dogs/pets are here for the owners enjoyment. If/when they start having problems and vet bills pile up I usually just have them put down. Never done it prematurely or anything but for example one dog a black lab was 11 and started losing her bowels all over the place, I'd come home and poop would be spread out all over. I took her to the vet, changed the food, did everything but ended up putting her down not too long afterwards. She probably had another 2-3 years but what kind of life for me and her so I had her put down.
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Sep 3, 2010 1:51pm
Sorry to hear this. I hope everything turns out for the best
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Sep 3, 2010 1:57pm
My Boxer's got bone cancer too, I feel your pain. She's 14 so she's got maybe a year left anyways, but it's a struggle just watching her move around sometimes. And I only see her when I venture up to Ytown from Cbus.
karen lotz
Posts: 22,284
Sep 3, 2010 1:58pm
Sorry to hear that Fab.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Sep 3, 2010 2:00pm
Aww, man...I hate hearing stuff like this. Sorry to hear that Fab. Enjoy the time you have left together.
FatHobbit
Posts: 8,651
Sep 3, 2010 2:20pm
That's sad news fab
CenterBHSFan
Posts: 6,115
Sep 3, 2010 2:25pm
Like everybody else has said, I'm sorry you have to go through this. The decision is heartwrenching and filled with anxiety.
You have my empathy!
You have my empathy!
thePITman
Posts: 3,867
Sep 3, 2010 2:25pm
Losing a family pet is one of the hardest things I've ever had to go through. I feel your pain, just like many do on this thread. When I was 18 we had to put down our 16-year old dog. So tough! We have a 14-year old yellow lab right now that has had hip problems the last few years, and has slowly gotten to a point now where he's almost entirely deaf. Within the next year, probably, we're going to have to put him down. This dog is the one that was my best buddy when I was growing up as a kid through elementary school and high school. Now I might go over to my parents' house every few weekends, but he loves it when I come "home".
Best of luck to you, Fab!
Best of luck to you, Fab!
Speedofsand
Posts: 5,529
Sep 3, 2010 2:32pm
My dog Brutus died in May this year. He was 14, a black and white mutt/lab mix. Smartest dog I ever had, and I've had alot of dogs.
mcburg93
Posts: 3,167
Sep 3, 2010 2:34pm
Fab1b;470446 wrote:As I feared! Because of his age (almost 14) vet opted we put him on pain killers and not amputate the leg or put him through chemotherapy. Probably have a few months left with my old friend Buckeye.
Hate to hear this we have a irish setter right now with major arthritis we have to give him two pills a day. Hes 13 years old and I just hate seeing him like that. He loves to chase the ball but after a few throws he just takes it to the door and hes done. He still has the urge to do it though cause he will bring the ball to you when he feels like playing. Im gonna miss him when hes gone. I hope you get to spend some good quality time with Buckeye cause there aint a better friend out there.
Strapping Young Lad
Posts: 2,453
Sep 3, 2010 2:35pm
Sorry bud.
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Sep 3, 2010 3:04pm
I treated him to a Wendy's burger today after his vet visit think it cheered him up 
maybe me a bit too!
maybe me a bit too!