When is the right time to euthanize your pet?

[@pommiebears]

I’m having my beloved boy, Sherman, euthanised, this afternoon. He is 15 years old, has cancer, and I simply don’t want to see him suffer. I will miss him so much. I have epilepsy, and he has been at my side so many times. I owe him so much. I love him very much.

[@JuanitaClarkGarcia]

I'm so sorry.

[@ratter531]

My heart is with you I just lost my bengal kitty due to cancer.

[@JoeFidler]

We’re at the end with our almost 15 year old lady and we’ve been on and off as to whether it’s time over the past year. I feel for you and hope you’re doing well.🙏

[@ratter531]

@@JoeFidler The heart break of losing a pet never goes away.

[@JoeFidler]

@@ratter531 ❤😢

[@blinddiecast]

if you’re reading this, blessings, for you and your pet or pets, always listen to your dog, always, he or she knows best

[@rsvpevents6780]

❤️ my dog scored 34. He said if it’s 35 or above, she’s not ready for euthanasia yet. So my dog is very borderline. I think she has more time but not a lot more.

[@smokinpoppin]

What if you dont know what the dog wants? I have to put my 14 year old bulldog down tomorrow an i keep trying to convince my mum not to do it but he has leg pain an athritis 😔 butive had him since i was 9 an i really want him to go in his sleep but he still cuddles me every night like a puppy i feel so guilty cause i dont knkw if its the right decision... I hate life right now

[@CS-gh7mg]

My Troy was having issues mobilizing for the last few weeks. Yesterday, he was staring at me and making some wolf sounds than he retrieved himself far away from me lay down facing the wall giving his back to me. At that moment I felt I was kissing him. Yesterday, he couldn’t stand up and was dragging his paws when we tried to help him as we’ve been doing. But his legs were giving out and tried to beat when his back legs were touched. My heart broke and I took him to the vet. He was out down to sleep at 6:57PM. He left so quick 💔

[@steverorison665]

❤

[@ria6825]

​@@smokinpoppinsame here

[@james8156]

I pray for all the hurt dog moms and dads out there❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@FLORIDAERO]

Thank You,

[@jewelsvictoria8418]

Thank you

[@vancemorton1081]

I’m in tears 😭 trying to make that horrible decision

[@dancoleman1269]

I understand. Me too. 😢

[@soopahsoopah]

Hope you made it through. Tough but eventually the happy memories are what remain.

[@dragonkat13]

I am watching this bawling. Because no matter how much you know it's the right thing to do....the guilt in ways takes you over in waves. It's coming up to the one year mark of when I had to help my beautiful girl transition to her next adventure....and at 14.5 years old.....I know we had thousands of beautiful adventures, moments etc. From 6 weeks old, we were rarely ever apart. And I still feel guilt and I question myself, but I know that I did the best for her. It was peaceful at home in her favorite spot and she was dreaming. Thank you making this video because it helps me to know I did the right thing....and I hope it can help other parents.

[@Maranda_MT]

I'm so sorry. I'm also sitting here crying my eyes out because I had to make a hasty decision which I still question. 😞

[@shihtzuluvrtwo6386]

I feel you pain😥

[@cgat1955]

You made the best life for your pet, you couldn’t do anything more. You both had a great life together and loved every second of it, you couldn’t wish for anything more.

[@jessicadixon5937]

I am so sorry 😢 I know the pain you feel🙏🏻❤️

[@Whisperwomaneq2]

I am going through the same thing right now. Tears running down my cheeks. I feel like I betrayed her. That I could have done more. I miss her so badly.

[@Charleeboo26]

I had to put my 14 year old boxer down today. I’ve never cried so much in my life. Watching this makes me know I made the right decision although my heart is broken right now. Rest In Peace my sweet Hammer❤

[@Alowne00]

9 month later, i hope it feels better for you, i'm thinking about putting my cat down, and i feel so guilty just thinking about it

[@raedarden9830]

Also nine months later: I just passed the 9th month without my 13-year-old girl, so we lost our fur babies about the same time. With mine, I had no choice. Her loss of mobility was sudden and unexpected. Still feel guilt even though she was terrified by being unable to stand/walk. A big girl at 110 pounds, I feel most guilty about not being able to be on the floor with her because as she left me. I'm 80 and disabled. I know she understood. Still missing my baby so much.

[@SanJuanitaGomez-iw9wp]

Our family poodle just died, he lived to eighteen years and we are devastes and was suffering even though we did what we could,I even stayed a week home ,bathing ,carrying like a baby, at night checking every time it was hurting,it was so painful,our lovable play ful pet,lying down with all strength going.We decided not to ever own a pet.😢

[@DafTaf1]

Hammer will always be with you. ♥️

[@Boss2164]

Rip sad

[@scorchio100]

This is one oh the hardest things I’ve ever had to go through, just breaks my heart 🥹

[@dancoleman1269]

Mine too.😢

[@daniellesullivan1703]

I believe the pets are put in your path to accept loss of loved ones. It definitely breaks your heart. Looking at them you. Actually know. Putting a petty down is never easy . Each one fills you with love and is totally different

[@cgat1955]

My dog was 16yrs old when I took her to the vet and had her euthanised. She was deaf and almost blind, she’d be ok one day and the next day she was a bit down. As soon as she stopped enjoying her food I knew I had to make the decision. Prior to this she would be happy when I got home from being out and would run around me wagging her tail. She then got lethargic and would stay in her bed, I knew it was time. I was heartbroken that I had to take my baby to the vets to be euthanised. I stayed with her holding her until she was gone, she knew she was loved right to the very end and had no fear. RIP Lola I love you.

[@user-hf1ys4rr5h]

That was responsible, not to let her suffer unnecessarily. No doubt, Lola knew you loved her. 💞

[@festivus4405]

I am in that same situation. My soon to be 18 year old toy poodle has been mostly deaf and blind for a couple of years and wears a diaper. She has good days where she will still run around the coffee table for fun and bad days where she is shaky and her dementia kicks in. She sleeps a lot but still enjoys her treats and eating. When that part stops I know I will have to make that final decision.

[@rsvpevents6780]

Oh man I am so sorry for your loss. This sounds just like my dog. She’s 16 can’t really see or hear and wears a diaper. She sleeps all day. Doesn’t have joy, doesn’t like to walk, and is losing weight. And sometimes she just stares at the wall or stands on the wrong side of the door or walks in my closet walking all over my shoes, instead of walking to her bed. And she isn’t interested in playing and doesn’t wag her tail or anything .I think it’s coming time for her to pass.

[@myfrontroomperth]

I’m definitely connecting with your story. I just don’t want to play God

[@ivettemaddux3559]

Sorry for your loss 💔 My toy poodle Leila is being put down in the morning. I was trying to hold off until after the holidays & her birthday being 12/29 & almost 15. The last 5 days she has not eaten & me seeing her like this along with incontince, dementia, heart murmur, tumor, she has declined tremendously. It’s so hard to let go of our furbabies. She literally has slept with me for nearly 15 years & once she’s gone I’m alone. I just can’t be selfish her & I have to find peace for both of us 🙏

[@taylorharris4273]

I had to put my pup of 11 1/2 years down this afternoon. His name was Rooney. He was a chocolate lab, and the sweetest boy ever. It was the first M, mobility, that got him. His hip dysplasia progressed, and he had several hip dislocations in the last few weeks. This of course led to the first H, hurt. He was in constant pain, especially when getting up and using the stairs. He maintained an appetite, and drank plenty, and he put on a happy face, but I knew he was suffering. I feel so guilty because his mind was still so sharp, and he was so eager to please and eager to love. I fought myself all week, telling myself it's too early, try to scrape out another birthday with him. In the end, the vet agreed it was time. I'll love and miss you forever, Rooney.

[@мявє-ъ5ч]

how are you doing? my dog had hip dysplasia too. im so sorry for your sweet boy. i lost mine 4 days ago and i am a broken mess because im feeling i let my baby go too early, as he still wags his tail and still ate, still drank lots of water. im in the stage where i wish i can have my baby back because i feel i let him go too early i feel so much guilt i feel like dying..

[@taylorharris4273]

@user-nd9ck5xg3v I'm also a mess. I still cry at least once a day. Today I've cried 3 times. I struggle with those same thoughts. I can't believe I chose to make the phone call to schedule his death. He's dead because of me. It's so hard to convince myself that it was what's best for him. That's what we have to do though. You and I made that decision out of love. We love them so much that we didn't want them to suffer another day. If it helps, my vet said "it's better to do it a little too early, than a day too late." And I agree. There's love, and then there's selfishness. We shouldn't prolong the misery of our babies to give us happiness for a few more days or weeks.

[@мявє-ъ5ч]

@@taylorharris4273 i feel same as you, i havent stopped crying when talking about him. im crying now writing this. your dog sounds like a sweet beautiful boy just like mine. your baby knows how much you loved him. you're right we have to live with this forever. it will never be easy but i hope we can get through this guilt and only remember the happy moments

[@мявє-ъ5ч]

@@taylorharris4273 the vet said my dog had lots of problems but never once suggested bloodwork, or mri scanning. thats what haunts me everyday. its eating me alive that i never tried hard enough and failed him at the end.. money was never the issue..

[@ShannonHolcomb-j1f]

@@мявє-ъ5чmy dog still eats, drinks, runs around, wags her tail. she has been coughing non stop for a day she has CHF and I feel as if it is progressing. I feel so guilty for calling the vet and making an appointment. I’m sick

[@teresatorres3760]

I had to have this done twice this year but I could not bear to see my sweet pup of 14 years suffer my heart is still broken but I loved him enough not to see him in pain.

[@shihtzuluvrtwo6386]

Sorry for your loss. It's never easy!

[@teresatorres3760]

@@shihtzuluvrtwo6386 how kind you are I take it you love Shih Tzu's after the loss of my first pup my daughter was driving home from work and thought she nearly hit a rabbit so she stopped and pulled over and she found a matted dog she brought it home and said guess what I found I got up and said what ever it is it needs a bath and we cleaned him up and here was a skinny Shih Tzu we searched for his owner for about a year and then after no one claimed him we kept him he is a pure breed and that was three years ago he is now called Gizmo I never would have gotten this breed because he does take a lot of beauty prep but he is so sweet.

[@emilye126]

God bless u!

[@juliehenderson1672]

Same here. My Apollo passed peacefully at home by euthanasia. In his favorite place with those who love him. He knew why they were there and was ready. Osteosarcoma. 6 months from initial discomfort to end. Final week progressed quickly.

[@shihtzuluvrtwo6386]

@@juliehenderson1672 Nasty cancer. Sorry for your loss😥 One of mine had it too, its terrible.

[@19Ter67]

The senior Lab we took from the shelter is good. He sleeps most of the time but he’s happy, eats, drinks & always looks forward to Friday night treats. He’s 15 & thriving.

[@LizbetPCB]

This is such valuable information. I will never allow my pets to suffer when, ultimately, there’s no hope for a cure or relief. It’s not done for my convenience, but because I know they trust me to put them first. It’s a pact we made the moment I took them in as part of our family, forever. Thank you, Dr. Jones

[@1whowaitsreilly776]

Thank you for this. Well said. It is always a hard decision. I chose to euthanize my little boy even though he scored at least a five on each of the hospice scale. There was no good outcome and he had an inoperable liver tumor. I will question it til the day I die, but I would rather suffer a few more days of not having him than to see him suffer more and more. IT IS A PACT that we have with them and it’s a pact that we honor with our heart. He would have done anything to protect me and keep me safe and when I was sad he was always there for me, even when he was sick he was trying to comfort me because of my sadness about him. It was my turn to protect him from pain. ❤️

[@muezzathestray750]

Very well put

[@brianbickle7395]

👍👍👍👍

[@TheTravelMinx]

Thanks for this. It really helped

[@Inisfad]

I’m dealing with my 18 year old cat that has been diagnosed with untreatable cancer. I’ve been searching the internet for answers and advice as to what to do, and must have watched 50 videos from different vets and pet owners. I have to say that this video is the VERY best and most helpful of all of them. Thank you.

[@MsMadmax1]

Euthanizing your pet is never easy. Admitting to yourself that you need to let your beloved pet go is so hard because they've become a part of you. This is especially true for older adults who rely on their pet for companionship. Euthanizing an animal is often referred to as the last kindness we can give, and it truly is. Some health conditions can be managed with medication or surgery but for others, it's a temporary fix. I had my cat "Miss Kitty" for nearly 17 years. I found her when my husband first went into the military, and I was alone a lot of the time. She was my constant companion and helped me to feel less lonely when he was deployed or gone on a training exercise. I was working for a veterinarian so one of the perks was free pet care. I saw a lot of very sick animals come in and I knew what signs to look for. Most cats die from renal failure and so when she started having urinary problems, I knew it was the beginning of the end. She couldn't get to the litter box and would urinate all over herself. She stopped grooming herself and I had to move her food and water next to her pet bed. She'd stopped eating. When I took her into our vet, they said they could give me a little more time with her by giving her fluids in the hospital, but I knew that was not going to fix the problem--it would only prolong the inevitable. She was dying, she was painful, and I knew it. I loved her too much to allow her to go on like that. I held her while the doctor administered both shots and she finally breathed her last breath. Every person that walks into a veterinarian has a special relationship with their pet and no one can really tell them when to let go. But it's always best to encourage people to extend that final kindness if their pet is suffering.

[@vernugt]

I did not have my white German Shepherd euthanized at the end of her life- she was 15 yrs old. She seemed out of pain and able to eat at least a little the last 2 weeks. She was so alert and responded well to the baby pool baths, warm water therapies - she followed me with her eyes all day. She seemed determined to live. If things had been different I may have done it. Everyone was advising me to but I am glad I did not. I don't think she suffered until the last hour. I had pain and heart meds to keep her breathing easy and rested. She was like a person. She was communicating with me and responding until the last hour. I took off everything inn my life to stay home with her that last month. I'm glad I did. I miss her so much.

[@jcteenchurch]

Came to this point with my dog that passed this month in my house and it was sad to watch. Should have put down sooner, was going to on that Monday coming up.But my vet never said hey your dog is dying, may be you should consider to put her down. Wish some vets would just be a little harsh and truthful and not so hopeful. I've gone through all the could of would of should of. But just going to keep all the happy 12yrs of my little shihtzu in my heart and memory instead of the very end of her life. At least we were together till her last breath and beat of her beautiful heart. RIP Star 🌟

[@monolyn]

Losing my 16 year old dog Tobi in the next few days. I got him in sophomore year of High School and I'm 31, almost 32 now so he's been with me half of my life. The last few years have been a struggle: blindness, deaf, joint pain, no longer played ball which he loved, he'd pace around in circles and whine sometimes at night. We had some bad days before but he always came back from them. He still enjoyed walks(I'd direct him past obstacles/guide the leash and he would walk as if he had sight, a seeing-eye-human lol) and food and some playful puppy energy popped up every so often. My mom tried to get me to euthanize him several times before over the bad days but I held on and he did too. Now he hasn't eaten(he seems interested but loses attention and spits the food out or clenches his jaw), drank much, or pooped in about 2 days, walks around inside but sits/lays down/falls outside, and just sleeps nonstop. I bought a syringe for baby food and water intake but he's even turning away from that so.. it's time. We're having at home euthanasia and he's being cremated afterwards :c EDIT: After trying the syringe a few more times he began drinking the water and eating the baby food(nogu nido by nestle and a strawberry banana organic brand). He bounced back little by little and even ate and sought out a quarter pounder and ice cream i bought him. later than that he walked around and ate on his own. cancelled the euthanasia a day before it happened and hoping he's back on track for a while longer with us.

[@adriluda]

Just wanted to say thank you, today was a "not-so-good" day and we were wondering if it's time, but based on all the factors, we will keep trying to make her as comfortable as possible until the time comes so say goodbye to our 16-yearl old friend

[@Ember.Ash.Yorkies]

It’s so unfair that animals live for such a short time. Too much time is never enough time spent with our pets.

[@carla89cc]

Too many pets die too early because of vaccines & cancer from dogfood. I've had 2 cats live to 20yrs old & die of old age.. not problems

[@Raul-cv4kc]

We live longer,because we are the ones in need of all that time,to learn how to love.History shows us,some people never learn how.

[@stephanwright5340]

O totally agree. But I had a rescue dog. A staff. And I fed and watered her organic water no addatives no chemicals all natural. And I still have her but now at 20!!! She would make 21 but life quality is not great. Eating sleeping and moving sleeping it's her kidney and get A constipated and a bit of dementia but eats and sleeps drinks great. But 20 years of you treat them right. BUT 20 years is not enough

[@kellyname5733]

@@carla89cc I have been doing a raw food diet/health and nutrition for all of my pets for 30+. I agree with what you said, but there are caveats to what you posted. It takes 3 generations to weed out all the maladies. If your like me and adopt or take them right off of the street, than you dont know anything about their genetic disposition or what crappy food has been fed for at least 3 generations. Sometimes despite all the right care and feeding problems will arise. I can attest to this with almost all of my pets. I did waaaaaay more in all areas and still each of them had issues. My kittys have lived into their 20's but did not die of old age per se but did develop health issues that eventually progressed to a point that Euth. was the only way out of suffering. I have a dog that had forced vaccines before I could adopt him at the shelter. Sadly those vaccines destroyed his spinal cord. They said (after 20K of diagnostics) that he would not live for more than 3 years. I replied "you dont know me very well" He is now 15yrs old and thriving. But he has always been on a raw food diet 'program'. It is structured to mimic the wild. He and all my pets have thrived on this diet for sure. Anything in a bag or can is dead food and will not serve your fur baby well. Most are lazy and cheap with the right feeding but just remember this **You can pay now for real food or you can pay later with disease and death**. You make the choice, it is all on you.

[@rafaelalodio5116]

Depends on the animal, you can get a tortoise, they live more than humans.

[@hyunsyu]

Today is April 18th, 2024 at 9:36 AM EST. Tomorrow, on April 19th, at 11 AM EST, we are having our sweet little boy Pickles put to sleep at home. He was born on May 9th 2007 and has been the love of ours live for my wife and I. Thank you so much Pickles for your love, laughs, and teaching mommy and daddy so much. 🌈🐶♥

[@jacquicm2010]

❤

[@mdb831]

RiP to sweet Pickles.

[@tamieverett3443]

Today is Saturday June 1 2024, and found out yesterday our dog has lung cancer. I've never had a dog that was my soul dog, I've loved them all, but this guy - our bond is so different and he has very few days left. This video is super helpful

[@hyunsyu]

@@tamieverett3443 Our most heartfelt sympathies to you. Pickles was our soul Jack Russell Terrier, the absolute light of our lives. I believe both our dogs and we were blessed to have been able to love each other.

[@mdb831]

@@tamieverett3443 I pray for you both. Be strong in their final moments. Hugs and kisses as much as you can. Jesus will carry you. He can call a thousand angels to uphold you in this terrible tribulation.

[@jemp.2898]

5 H's: H-Hurt: Is there adequate pain control? H-Hunger: Is your pet still able to eat? H-Hydration: is your pet still able to drink/get hydrated? H-Hygiene: Is your pet clean, free of fecal/urine contamination? H-Happiness: Is your pet happy/responsive to see you? 2 M's: Mobility- Is your pet able to move around? How mobile? More- Is there more good days than bad days? Or the other way around?

[@Zilwaukeeian]

This is so heart wrenching and tormenting no matter the decision 💔 Never a good time to say goodbye to a family member 💔 😢 🙏

[@a.d.2719]

Our senior dog has had a few scary episodes over the past four months. We thought we might have to euthanize him back in June, but he improved, and now he's mostly back to his old self. What helped me decide not to make that decision at the time he was so sick was that he still had his tremendous spirit and was still wagging his tail. I knew he didn't want to go yet. I'm glad I waited because he did get better, although he still has several age-related issues that we manage. The day he loses his big, happy spirit, I will know it's time.

[@KuroiTenshi18]

Thank you so much!!!! I needed this

[@a.d.2719]

@@KuroiTenshi18 Glad it helped. Also, two years later, and our dog is still alive and doing pretty well. Sometimes they surprise you.

[@jessicadixon5937]

I have had to make this gut wrenching choice too many times in the past 2 years 😢😢😢😢😢🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻.. Lap of love came to my house and reassured me it was time.. So hard and heartbreaking 💔 I miss you Vito, Ruby and Cupcake… l hope you guys are all running free with no pain and no cancer.. I love you ❤️

[@itsmelorims]

My heart is broken cuz I'm putting my little old dog down today. This decision was the hardest ones I've had to make but her quality of life is soo sad. Thank you for listening

[@VeterinarySecrets]

I'm so sorry.

[@dawnross2514]

In my experience, your heart tells you when it's time, if you are considering your pet & not yourself. You cross a threshold & you just know.

[@betha8761]

If it’s not reeeealy obvious then it can be so difficult to determine. They are all individual creatures and it’s always different for each one. One elderly blind & deaf dog I had, it was when he began walking in circles, that helped me decide. The last elderly deaf dog I had (also had cancer) to put down, her back end went down and she could no longer stand on her own and it scared her, plus the pain. Good advice Dr. Thank you!

[@dawn1879]

Can you share more about the circles? My 18 year old dog is doing that incessantly and I’m trying to decide what to do. She scored a 37 in his scale. She can’t go in walks anymore as she drags her back feet and bloodies up the top of them doing so… so she has a pen with a soft rug and the house but spins in circles all the time!

[@SCNour]

I made the appointment for Monday. 2 days from now. I had no clue how to be a person before him. My pup. My love. 15 years. He taught me how to love. How to be loved. He taught me that you have to be brave. I hope I can use what he’s taught me.

[@tc2650]

My bubby is in hospice care for the last week. He's okay now . Thank you for this video . I know when he goes thru another episode of not being able to get around and is just lethargic ... I will do what is best for him . This video made me feel so much better about myself. This video gave me the information I needed . Well my boy was put to sleep last Friday. I held in my arms told him how much I loved him and thanked him for bringing us so much joy to our lives. I sang his little song to him that I made up just for him .

[@Sleepy_Sami]

I know how much you love him

[@azraprinceza]

My 7 year old German Shepherd has Osteosarcoma - Bone Caner. We found May of 2022. It is very sad, and he’s been doing great ever since but since end of October, & November I’ve seen him go down meaning he bleeding a lot more from the side of his mouth where the tumor is located. But thankfully he’s still very playful, eats and drinks plenty of water so that’s all good signs! The only bad signs is the nonstop bleeding and the eye bulging that he recently started having beginning of November. I feel like this video helped what to do but it’s still a really sad and hard time. Sometimes you don’t know what to do. Because I want him to live and be here forever. And wish he wasn’t suffering from this.. it’s sad, no pet deserves this and not mines! We’re giving Rex the most happiest, healthiest life and however long he is still here we’re forever grateful and when he isn’t with us anymore. I know he will be in a better place with God & my other dog

[@basha0810]

Wonderful. This is a saved vid. This is something that's been on my heart with my dog who will turn 14. You've given me a guage. Thanks 😊.

[@1whowaitsreilly776]

This made me question my decision to euthanize my JRT. I think there are different circumstances and maybe this scale does not apply to all. My little guy scored at least a five on all of those points, but his quality of life was such that I knew he was uncomfortable and only staying alive for me. When diagnosed he had a rapid growing baseball size tumor on his liver. When I decided to euthanize him this past Wednesday it had grown so large and he was filled with so much fluid that it looked like he had swallowed a grapefruit although he had no weight on him anymore. He was still happy to see me and his tail would wag, he was becoming increasingly picky with his food but he was eating, his breathing was starting to become shallow and/or rapid, he would groan when he laid down and rather than stand he chose to lay down most of the time because of the size of that tumor. The night before I decided, he woke up in the middle of the night and he was disoriented and staggering around, but the next morning he perked right back up. The vet said it was probably blood liver toxins/ammonia that caused him to do that. I love this dog with all of my heart but I could see his quality of life declining every day and he was having trouble going to the bathroom and I was having to give him more and more Metamucil. He was miserable until he would go. He used to eliminate three times a day and it was down to one time a day. I chose to reduce his suffering because I couldn’t stand the thought of him being in pain if he became completely blocked. I asked the vet about it and I wanted to know if he still had more time… days, weeks? His response was… days if that. So I feel I did the right thing as there was no good outcome and I would rather suffer my pain of losing him a few days early than to see him suffer. Sent from my iPad

[@rubychurch3466]

I feel your pain. My dog too has liver growth. I feel we will put him to sleep in the next week. It hurts so bad but I can’t let him suffer.

[@kathleenomalley7838]

I was actually researching this topic in the last hour and I appreciate your posting

[@Jwdhockey]

This video helped me a lot. My Philly girl is 14 and I got her from a kill shelter 11 years ago for 30 dollars. She can’t get herself up anymore, isn’t really interactive and now has a tumor wrapped around her liver and spleen. Her kidneys and liver are failing. We were watching it for a while but over the past week things have really gone down hill for her. My vet gave her a big shot of steroids and pain medicine on Friday in order for us to spend the weekend with her before we put her down tomorrow morning. She was with me when I had no one. No family during the holidays, no one that cared about me and this is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do. Thank you and please keep us in your prayers

[@lizzieb6311]

This is such a valuable and appreciated video. Thank you. Im going through this…yet again with one of my senior cats. I’ve learned to recognize the signs over the years. But right now, my cat Fray - with lymphoma, is declining rapidly. I take him weekly to my 20 year long Vet who has cared for all my pets, who examines him for signs of pain and discomfort that I may not recognize….at present he is still eating small frequent (every 2 hours) meals and is drinking on his own. I never thought I’d have a “death plan” for a pet, but I recognize the need to make the decision based upon the animal, rather than MY need to keep him/her with me. Thank you for helping Pet Parents take the best care possible of our beloved little family members.

[@emilye126]

I was a registered vet tech for 15 years and I saw so many people put themselves first..their poor pet suffering but the owners just couldn't let them go...its not easy,but u have to put your pet first...I have 15 cremated pets in my home..do u think it was easy making that decision..hell no..each one was heart breaking but I didn't want them to suffer..I put each one first, not my breaking heart...

[@WW11110]

I'm suffering. Wish you could put me down.

[@kenopanishad]

​@@WW11110 go to Canada 🤷‍♂️

[@JesusLovesYouuu11]

@@WW11110 I hope things get better very soon. You matter and you have a place in this world. God bless you

[@smerd2]

My almost 16 year old husky is nearing her end. We have her scheduled for later in the week. I go back and forth but her pain has increased and her mobility is way down - her eyes are sad - and she’s having more accidents in the house. 6 months ago we evaluated her - with a vet - she scored over 60 (out of 70) on that test - now my wife and I have scored 30 and 34 respectively. Such a drastic change - especially after xmas it really went downhill. We love you Maya but we don’t want you to suffer 😢

[@mariemosier9805]

Over the years, I so struggled with this. I always felt like I was playing God. I always waited for the last minute for euthanasia which in turn made me feel bad because they suffered. I loved my fur babies so much and hope I see them again.

[@JMD621]

Don’t let it go that far.

[@CinCinBearTV]

I feel the same way about euthanasia. I know my dog's quality of life is no good, but I feel so guilty making the decision because who am I to be playing god, to be deciding on life... you know... :'( it's so hard.

[@kathleenomalley7838]

I'm having to make this choice RIGHT NOW for my 14.5 year old shar pei lab mix

[@denisethomson7685]

🥺😥

[@pommiebears]

Me too. I’m taking my old staffy, Sherman, this afternoon. I’m beside myself. Absolutely devastated.

[@fred5727]

On Monday (5/20/24), I had to put my dog down. She was nearly 13 yr old. I'm 74. She slept with me on a couch at night (initially, by my mid-section [when on my side facing her] or my upper back, if facing away from her; then she'd move to other end of the couch during the night. She'd be with me during my afternoon naps too. Why a couch, you'd ask... because my wife likes the white noise of fans in the bedroom. I hate the fans, lol. My loving friend (Sophie) spent more time with me than anyone (person or animal). The decision to put her down was heart shattering for me (and my wife and sons). Last night, I was awake most of the night thinking and quietly crying at the couch. Today is no better. Sophie was the 3rd dog that I had put down over many years (40+ years). The pain of such a loss gradually fades away, but the remembrance of them never fades. Sophie's brother (Jasper) is also near 13 yr old (same litter). He knows that something has happened to Sophie and looks for her around the house. Jasper whimpers at times, perhaps feeling a sense of loss. The love of one's friend (dog) and their love for us helps us through the difficult journey that life is. I thank Dr Jones for uploading this video which allows me to express my hurting heart with tears in my eyes here, and hopefully helps me and my family to move on and look forward to days ahead while always remembering our loving friend, Sophie

[@JoeFidler]

🙏

[@Eggnog-xf5hs]

I feel this way right now and my heart is in pain

[@dottia24]

My dog is so sick. I feel soo bad .

[@rawcereall1619]

Sounds like Sophie had lived a good life with you. I’m about to make the decision to put down my baby, Missy, soon. Her quality of life is only worsening. She’s going to be the first ever dog I’ve had to pass away. I’m very scared but remembering all the good times we spent together and how much we loved each other is helping me accept it a little bit. Although eventually we will have to move on, we can try to keep the memories of our beloved friends for as long as possible. Thank you so much for sharing and I wish you and your family the best in these difficult times ❤️

[@fred5727]

@@rawcereall1619 I'm very sorry to hear of Missy's situation (and yours). How old is Missy and why is the quality of her life worsening? The life ending decision is very, very difficult to make, especially if other options continue to exist. Seek the input of your vet and don't make the decision to put down Missy until all other options have been explored. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

[@janecoe3243]

my girl is in her ninth year. there is a mass growing next to her lungs - discovered 65 days ago when her body went into crisis, white gums, couldn’t move, couldn’t catch a breath. the vets drained the fluid off and we began palliative care tho i also l aunched into alternative treatments to support her - last monday her body crashed again and it was very quick from getting up after a good night sleep, having breakfast and normals p&ps to staring at me in that way and seeing her gums lose colour - we got to the vets in just 10minutes. 1.5 liters were drained. they saved her life. and now… we walk very close to home. she is 30kg which dead weight, i can not lift. her body has lost muscle mass, last night tremors began in her shoulder then subsided. then in the middle of the night she woke and her body went into trembling from hind legs to shoulders. tail tucked under. it was like a panic attack. i did some energy work (emotion code and morphic field) and she peacefully settled til dawn. at the last crisis the vet said it is unlikely there would be a peaceful natural death. we saw what it would look like. shes such a gentle being - i don’t want her to suffer - i want a gentle death for her. today she has eaten; i’ve put a thundershirt on her to give her contact comfort. we will see the vet today. the closest 24h emergency vet is a half hour drive. if her mass leaks and she begins to suffocate she won’t make it in time… to be euthanized in stress. ah my beautiful girl i love you so much

[@martinmason4078]

Im watching this today knowing i have to make a decision for my 15 year old dog.Its the worst feeling ive ever had . Feel like im giving up on him.He would never give up on me ,but i need to make the correct decision. Im so thankful for videos like this that put things clearly into perspective.

[@InHim615]

My heart breaks cuz I have to put my 15 yr old yorkie to sleep on Friday, apart of me wants to just try and make him comfortable,but my heart knows he’s in pain and I can’t keep hearing him scream out in pain every now and again..although he still eats and is so excited to see me, but he has arthritis in his right front leg. Don’t want it to get worse…so i pray 🙏🏿 lord take care of my baby.

[@Yeshuaschosen]

Update! The swellings almost gone.He ate around 10 pm last night after I gave him some Benadryl and baby aspirin for the swelling and pain (also gave him milk thistle to protect his liver and kidneys)I didn't find out what bit him and still don't have a clue.I did find a speck of blood a couple inches above the top of his nose but it wasn't tender or swollen to the touch.I would had to shaved it to see if they were puncture marks but decided it was unrelated to the swelling on the right side of his mouth anyway.He's eating again and appears to be making a fast recovery !Thank you for your prayers! * I just found my Basset with one side of his mouth and jaw swollen and he's in a lot of pain if I touch him.He won't even lay down. I gave him a cup of plaintain tea I had frozen in the freezer hoping it is will help.He drank it all down. We don't have a vet .COVID caused our vet to close one of his offices and the other ones impossible to get in.I wish we had one good as you! I'm praying my dog is ok!

[@indikay396]

I want to thank you immensely for this video. I am circling this decision for my 16 1/2 year old cattledog Phebe. A hospice vet came to my home 7 weeks ago and said, "not quite yet" based on her happiness level. I had asked her to assess the situation and to be honest with me. The scale offered here is really helpful. She barely passed, but also I am scoring her condition with alot of pain meds on board. My main issue is that my younger cattledog, at 14 years, is experiencing physical decline as I hospice the older one. At what point does the health of my younger dog become a higher priority than hospicing the older? Tough one.

[@matthewhuling8582]

My wife and I made the decision to have our French Bulldog put down on the 27 th , 2023. The reason is that we took him to the emergency pet clinic in Kirkwood Missouri and told them that he was having a really difficult time trying to urinate. Like last Wednesday he was trying to go to potty outside and he just couldn’t go pee. So we we’re seriously getting worried and the vet took X-rays of his abdomen and discovered that he was basically almost stopped up with gollbladder stones. So I asked can you please take them out and she responded that it’s a very serious issue and a very expensive surgery. So she personally said that she was unable to do the surgery and recommended that we take him to VSS in Manchester Missouri which I did and the emergency pet clinic sent them the X-rays and the doctor explained to me that yes they could save his life but they said that the surgery is going to be between 5 to 7 thousand dollars and depending on how serious things were once they opened him up that it could go up to as high as 10 thousand dollars. I literally almost swallowed my heart, I couldn’t believe it. So I asked her if I decided to proceed with the surgery could she assure me that the problem would be resolved permanently. Would he not have anymore gollstones and she said no. She indicated that he could actually get them again like another year or two years from now and then again I would have to pay another 5 to 10 thousand dollars for another surgery. So there was no way that I could afford to do all of that. And my personal veterinarian said that there was no way that she could or would do the procedure. So during all of this time Fletcher was still not able to go pee and I really felt bad for him. And I didn’t know where to go or who to ask for help because everyone was unwilling to do the surgery and they all kept saying that VSS was our only option. So I didn’t want him to suffer. And our veterinarian said that if we didn’t put him down that he was going to die a horrible death. Because as you know, everyone has to be able to urinate and if you are unable, then it’s going to be a very bad situation. Unfortunately we decided to put him down. And as a result i now feel like I murdered him. I feel like I’m the one who ended his life. After driving all over the metro area trying to save his life, only to be told that unless you have a ton of money to pay for his surgery then you’re just out of luck. I know that surgeons have a lot of overhead but that’s just ridiculous. 7 to 10 thousand dollars for a medical procedure that only takes about less than a hour is ridiculous. So when Fletcher was given the shot he went to sleep and then he was gone. That was the most terrible experience of my life. Seeing my puppy permanently go to sleep. My wife and I cried. Even now while I’m sharing my thoughts, I’m beginning to cry all over again. Fletcher mommy and daddy still love you and we’ll never forget you. RIP FLETCHY. Makes me angry because there wasn’t anything that I could do for him

[@juliehenderson1672]

Thank you. It feels like I've had a heart attack. Engulfed in sadness. Now establishing new routine with my healthy 9 year old dog. She is depressed too and will not lay or sit in his favorite spots.

[@mikewillspike369]

Thank you so much for this video! We as a family now know that we made the right decision. Much strength to those pets still fighting to recover!

[@VeterinarySecrets]

You’re most welcome!

[@Calcifurr]

Thank you for this valuable information. My dog is not ready to leave this earth yet, but I know his time is short. I’m happy to say I’ve done everything I could for him. He is still going as strong as he could. I hope he still has at least 6 months with us, but only time can tell. Wishing the best to everyone here ❤

[@VeterinarySecrets]

You are welcome- this is always a hard time

[@candyk2028]

Thank you Doc. This is helping me decide! I don’t want to let him go, but it really might be time. Liver cancer, spread to spleen. This is so hard! Really ripping my heart out, pains to see him immobilised, not eating, hardly drinking, having to be tube fed and IV drips everyday, protein drips, pain meds and bags after bags of fluids. But he’s still responsive, still opens his eyes when we visit, tries to lift his head. Poor baby, been with us for 14 years. A beautiful bichon mix, so timid and great with kids. I am going to miss him dearly. My heart aches so much. His name is Lucky, a bit cliche but we felt he was the luckiest out of his lot because we love dogs so much and we too are LUCKY to have such a great temperament companion. I hope I’ll be making the right decision! Hope he has a good life once he crosses over the rainbow 🌈 bridge.

[@MindzaiComics]

Thank you for this video! It has helped a lot to gauge how our pup is doing.

[@Whisperwomaneq2]

I wish I had had this last May. It was a torturous decision to decide when was the time for my dog to be put down. And still, several months later, I am battling with it within myself if I put her down too soon. By May 15th it was more bad days than good days she was having. That, coupled with the realization that the care for her and the many problems she was having, was becoming more than I could physically keep up with. She was going down hill fast at that point waking me every 2 hours, seizures, loss of bladder /bowel control, refusing to drink on her own. I made the appointment and May 26th she was put down. I am devastated still, and having a hard time dealing with the loss of her. Coupled with the inner war of did I do it at the right time has made this process near unbearable. This list may have eased some of my stress and self-doubt in the decision-making.

[@festivus4405]

It sounds like you did the right thing. Especially if she refused drink on her own. Maybe that was her way of saying “It’s time for me to go”. I think a lot of it is the guilt we feel over things we think we should have been able to do or predict. Even if those things were impossible.

[@Whisperwomaneq2]

@@festivus4405 Yes, I think she stopped drinking because she had to urinate so frequently. It was kidney failure. I bought medicine syringes to be able to keep water going in her once I noticed she was not drinking anything all day long. She fought so hard to keep up with me. Always following me from room to room. Some days even wanting me to play fetch with her. The day that broke my heart was when she followed me into another room and as I looked at her a few feet away patiently sitting and waiting for me, I saw tears running down her face. I just took her face in my hands and cried. She was fighting so hard to stay here with me. How humbling to know she loved me so much that she would put herself through anything to be by my side. I hope I was worthy of that love. I have been crying all day today. This video got me going, and I can't seem to turn the tears off today. :/

[@dawnross2514]

@@Whisperwomaneq2 💙

[@brianbickle7395]

You did the right, proper and humane decision.

[@tatianaschoenfield9819]

Reading your post I think it wasn’t too soon. Refusing intake is the line… besides better too soon than too late.

[@StaceyHerewegrowagain]

Thank you for sharing.. it's come time to make this tough decision. I wish I had more time but my baby boy is just getting so uncomfortable and medication isn't managing his cancer like it was. He's laying around more than getting excited and it's so tough to see him not doing the things he used to love. This helps to reassure me I'm not doing it too soon or too late and I appreciate all the information you've shared.

[@lastjob2011]

Knowledge is so important! I've had to do with 2 of my 6 dogs over these last 25 years. Glad I knew the signs and knew it was time.

[@RXJ020]

For my first cat, I had to euthanized I felt so guilty doing that. And last Wednesday my other baby die of Lymphoma and I also felt guilty not putting her to sleep. I think the best way is to put them to sleep at your home with love ones.

[@historygal7]

We said goodbye this morning to our baby Zoe. She was a beautiful little rescue puppy that came into our lives 19 yrs ago. My husband and I have euthanized all our rescues with hesitancy because we always questioned whether we or not we were doing the right thing. I feel we beat ourselves up over the decision because we struggled to say goodbye. It was always extremely difficult but in the end, we knew our babies were at peace. With Zoe, we prayed so much for God to take her peacefully and allow us to be with us here at home. He answered our prayers today. We are so blessed but are absolutely heartbroken over her passing. We were given so many years with her. We have wonderful memories of our sweet baby. Fittingly enough, as we laid her to rest, "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," began to play. It was one of the most heartbreaking and happiest moments of our lives. RIP Precious Zoe....you were so loved.

[@lizaesquivel128]

This is very difficult to even just think about. Thank you Dr. Jones for helping so many of us wondering when is it truly okay to go through with this. Your video not only educated us but also informed us that we definitely need to weigh out several factors before coming to a conclusion but always keeping our fur babies and their best interests at heart. Thank you for putting this together for us! God bless you Dr. Jones!

[@theeditorrestrial]

I've been fighting for our 16 year old lab boxer...but her bad days are currently outweighing the good days and watching her struggle to walk is killing us. She has some kind of neurological or spinal issue that none of the vets seem to focus on. She's had a few UTI's and then putting her on baytril on top of all is making her not want to eat. She has been a champion escape artist and all around fun spirit. Last couple months I've been helping her stand and walk and would carry her to places. I am having a time with this. Her partner in crime had to say goodbye last year and we've been through a lot. I will miss ol Pebbles thanks for this.

[@dotHTM]

Thank you for sharing this. I put my mom's last dog down today, after he'd been attached to my side since she passed two years ago. I resisted the option for so long, because much to the scale you discuss, he generally had more good days than bad, he was eating, and was happier with me around him than sleeping alone. He developed dementia symptoms 6 months ago, and just this weekend, many of the scales went from close to 9 or 10 down to 0. I appreciate your sharing this and helping set my mind at ease as I contemplated if I'd acted "too late".

[@SemperGumbi0369]

Thanks doc, sounds like you have a similar guide as with doc Villalobos and some of your other peers.. It truly helps knowing that you folks are all are on the same page when we're searching for the right thing to do.. Been up with my Bully all night scouring YT listening to his labored breath when just yesterday I thought he rallied.. Gabapentin and Galliprant carried him the last year but seems are no longer effective..He has his senses and the heart and that makes it even the more difficult.. Thank You Folks For All You Do!

[@azwife1715]

Great video. Had to do it to our 2 a year and a half ago. Were just blessed with 2 new rescues ❣️

[@Sandymac-72]

Thank you this really helped making my decision easy.. For now anyway! but my springers legs are not far off giving up on him..its just pure motivation and will to live that keeps him moving..

[@mariamunozpiz6070]

I’m suffering for making the decision I made for our baby girl. I watched her fall asleep forever but when I had my time with her to tell her sorry and thank you for all her love and our goodbyes she looked straight at me as if she was saying thank you back and for ending her pain . I’m so broken!!!

[@nettyelaws2388]

Dr Jones you are an amazing person so full of knowledge and wisdom. I have learned so much from you since I began watching your videos. Honestly, you by far exceed all vets that I have seen for my dogs. You have a common sense approach and this is extremely valuable. Please keep your channel of information open to continue helping pet parents. My name is Nettye a resident of Houston Texas.

[@dvorahmariscal7963]

This is so helpful. My dog has lymphoma and multiple wounds that are open. BUT he still has quality of life

[@kodijones5224]

My 6 year old French bulldog has just been diagnosed with cancer. They have given him 4-8 weeks. This has helped me to know when will be the best time to help him when he needs it. Until then he can have all the good food I told him he wasn't allowed before and all my snuggles and kisses. Im dreading the day I have to make that decision. My dogs name is Reginald and he is the best dog ever.💗💙

[@ariannaarredondo1641]

❤ I had to euthanize my baby 2 days ago, just before Xmas! It was such a hard decision. We found out he had cancer and liver failure! He was suffering. We knew he was ready to go as well but was fighting so much to stay here with us, I couldn’t bear seen him in pain anymore 😢. I miss him so much ❤ he was little shadow always following me everywhere I went.

[@aphroditekerylidis7000]

Thank you Dr Jones and bless you, 🙏🙏🙏 put my 20 year old beloved cat Frodo down a month ago and I’m totally heartbroken and racked with guilt! Having pets is both a blessing and hard! They give you so much joy and love!

[@donaldsiler6779]

On the 6th of November we felt little bumps on our 9 year old Shih Tzu. He was our best friend and little buddy. By the 8th he was diagnosed with Lymphoma. We used Prednizone to reduce the inflamation for 7 days and then they came back with a fury. By this weekend before Thanksgiving week he stopped eating and had blood in his stool with night pants. By Tuesday he had pants 24 hours a day and could not sleep or breath with ease. We put him down on Wednesday the 22nd after using this scale to decide if it was time. It was a strech to get to 35. When we got to the Vet they were in shock because the entire illness was only 14 days. He went from 3 bowls of water a day to less than a half. His last two days he ate nothing. This scale really helped us to decide because it went so fast we could not beleive we were doing the right thing. He had bumps bigger than pimg pong balls. Thank you for sharing.

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Sorry for your loss and we are here for you.❤️

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Omg I just held a kitten while it died. 4 hrs it took after we found it dying. Prob a month old. It was horrific. I wish that there were free veterinary clinics around for instances like this. I had absolutely no money I could put towards getting it euthanized. And it desperately needed to be. It was having seizures the last hour. I do hospice care and this was more horrific than anything I’ve ever dealt with.

[@user-de6xi9vx8r]

Thank you for this video. My dog peanut is 18 years old. She is in the process of dying, and it's so hard making this decision. My heart is breaking.

[@srijanani5087]

My fur baby 13 year old passed away naturally 4 days back who was in pallative care for a month now this information is soothing for my soul

[@MrHeroicDemon]

I cried because he is right, I tried so hard to do anything for my little ones, but once you see you more bad days than good days, try to make their last days good, to put it basic. I hope you all understand im typing this while crying, there is way more you'd deal with based on illness, or day to day basis, I want you to know, these little ones love you more than anything, and they wont leave your side.

[@megangray7769]

This was ACTUALLY helpful. Thank you. Bless you all who are having to ask these hard questions, it hurts, I know.

[@sandraguerra9155]

Thank you! So much for making this video, my brother just left to put the family dog down now. She was having more bad days than good days this video makes it easy not to feel guilty of putting her out or extending her suffering.😢🐶🙏💕

[@VeterinarySecrets]

We are sorry and we will ensure that everyone will be notified.

[@bigbadjohnpesek9894]

We just had our husky Romeo put down last week. We had to. He was ate up with cancer, bleeding from his rectom and whimpered all night in pain. I mss him so much im crying just writing this. Love you Romeo.

[@VeterinarySecrets]

I'm so sorry for your loss. It's clear Romeo was dearly loved. Sending you strength during this difficult time.🙏

[@bigbadjohnpesek9894]

@@VeterinarySecrets Thank you for the prayers.

[@DafTaf1]

This helped me tremendously for assessing my 16 year old. She has more days with us.

[@VeterinarySecrets]

I'm so glad to hear that this was helpful. Wishing you many more cherished days together.❤️

[@terryshaw9471]

I’m so sorry for anybody facing this terrible decision. We lost our little girl Callie at the age of 15 to cancer to keep her from suffering anymore. This was almost a year and a half ago and still hurts. She was my best friend and we loved her so much

[@VeterinarySecrets]

I’m so sorry for your loss. Losing a beloved pet is incredibly painful, and it’s clear how much Callie meant to you. Her love and the memories you shared will always be a lasting tribute to your bond.🙏

[@rummagingchaos]

i had to put my sweet boy Bruno down. He was 14 and had degenerative spine problems. He was completely paralyzed and wouldn't stop crying despite the pain medicine. The vet said he wouldn't get better but it was up to me to see if the medicine would help. So I made a hard decision. You have to think about their quality of life and what's happening to them now. I'm glad I let him rest.

[@donnariggs1567]

LOVE YOUR COMPASSION AND LOVING GUIDANCE...IT'S CALMING AND PRECIOUS

[@szbyzan]

Been through this many times. I had to give permission to one of my cats as I knew she was hanging on for me. she went to sleep a month later in my arms. I couldn't get her to a vet.

[@MidwestBoxin]

I love this Vet. My girls Morkie is struggling as we speak, he lost everything, his site, his Balance, soils himself everything… Earlier this evening he was pacing allll over with a bloated stomach. She decided to make the choice to do it this Morning. God Bless these pups…

[@myfrontroomperth]

I’m crying but this was very helpful

[@jeffw1246]

I lost my best friend tomcat to cancer some time ago. Had a biopsy done and he was in pain after. Never would have done it if I had known how his last week would have been. He was completely normal before I took him in for drooling, that was cancer. I had a vet come to my home for his safe place comfort. Family around with me holding him. Hardest thing I ever done. Took him for cremation with instructions his ashes and mine to be spread together in a peaceful wooded area.

[@HarryReed-g5n]

We are going through this right now. Thank you so much for posting this.

[@LuisUrrutiaclemente]

Going through this right now I don't know what I do without my dog

[@Vro-]

Thank you for this, any pet parent should be able to tell if a pet is not living their best life or in discomfort at the end of life. My dog Gus in the avi developed a bad sarcoma, in june had surgery & at the time of the surgery it had not spread to his organs and he returned to his ornery self. Just 6 weeks post op it returned with a vengeance, growing 3-4 times the original size. The vets & staff were so awesome anytime I had questions. He'd given me so much more than I ever could to him that I wouldn't let him suffer. This week within a day or so, he wasn't getting up, eating but not his normal and would only follow me with his eyes. He crossed in my arms and I'll see him on the other side.

[@javierguerra9031]

Watched video after putting my two year old pup to rest. All seven of the reasons you said we we 0-7. He was loved, spoiled, and happy . IVDD snuck up on us but I’m glad he’s at rest but I’m in pain.

[@VeterinarySecrets]

I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. Remember that the bond you had will always be with you, and it’s okay to grieve. 🙏

[@ham7357]

Heart broke. I just wish I could talk to him and he understand what I’m saying. How important he was and how many people loved him. How I hated going to work and would bring him if I could

[@siennarose9784]

Thank you for being so kind and informative about this subject. This decision is always so painful no matter the consition

[@lorrainewheeler5592]

Its always a hard thing to do sometimes we just dont know if its right time or not thank you for this video it helps to know 😭 i dont do death well with pets they are just so full of love ❤️ that we hate to say our good byes 🥺 my cats are up in age my 2 dogs are up in age and it hurts to think they are getting old but thank you

[@naefa]

Thank you this has helped me.❤ My dear boy, a Shih tzu x Pom., is 20 with dementia and arthritis. He's blind, deaf and very recently his legs have been collapsing under him. Though his appetite is good I now realise his quality of life is poor. I have to let him go. 😪

[@bk9852]

Very helpful Dr. Jones it is always hard to let our pet"s go but when they bring us so much joy we can only lessen their suffering by easing their pain and I think they know that it is time for us to help them as much as they helped us in joy, a bittersweet journey, love your pets as much as they loved you, just don't wait too long Annie 2001 / 2021 sweet cat no more pain miss her terribly

[@mr.d6296]

Had to watch again though I wish it wouldn't show up on my suggested videos. We had to euthanize our brave, one eyed Poodle, Manfred on Monday after he had some strokes and kidney failure. I spent quiet months at home with him during the lockdowns and he gave me strength when my brother died of Covid in 2021. He was truly suffering and to bring him to die didn't feel like a proper way to repay him for his loyalty, but there was no way to heal him. I hope time passes quickly for anyone having to make this choice and may you find peace.

[@elizabethann8599]

My dewey was just diagnosed with spindle cell neoplasm sarcoma. Fortunately he is doing well with the medications he's on but I know the time will come when I have to out him down when his quality of life comes to an end. I'm so very heartbroken. Thank you for making this video.

[@vgs1259]

Idk where you live, but if you’re in the US in a relatively populated area there are vet services that can come to your home to euth. They also can handle cremation, taking a final paw print, etc. Just letting you know in case you didn’t.

[@AlejandraRodriguez-kg5vz]

How is your Dewey doing?

[@elizabethann8599]

@@AlejandraRodriguez-kg5vz I'm sorry to say Dewey crossed the rainbow Bridge in Jan. It was so very hard to let him go, but he got to the point of not eating or drinking and very hard to walk anymore. I knew it was time but was hoping our vet would say different, he came in the room with the news thats its time. Dewey gave me kisses on me cheek and wiped my tears away before they gave him the meds to let go. I held his paw and told him mommy loves you so very much. I think he knew before I accepted it that it was his time. I believe he tried to hold on for me, which proves unconditional love.

[@quirkysaucy]

Thank you. I made the decision last week without this scale. It helps seeing it now to know I did the right thing for my little girl

[@chihuas777]

I just put my 16-year-old Maxx to sleep, and I just couldn't see him suffering any more now i now he's resting God bless you my Maxx I just know we will see each other again i will never forget you ♥️

[@VeterinarySecrets]

I'm so sorry for your loss.🙏

[@nancyfasolino7607]

Thank you for being very thorough about this topic because it is the hardest thing I ever had to do, and it’s a Saturday and I don’t even want to wait two more days it’s harder seeing her like this.thank you for al you do! You have helped me every step of the way I just wish I could actually find a vet like you that cares and more natural approach 🙏😟

[@margaretwilliams2929]

I just used this scale for my dog the other day. He had become mostly immobile and pain control was not good. We said goodbye to our Tripper today Aug 28. It’s sad but it was definitely time. We had the dog for 13.5 years.

[@andrewmontgomery8428]

Had to watch this again. Ernie and Sparky. I miss both you guys. Until we meet again.

[@madchaos4912]

Three times I ha to put my babies down. Sam, Thumper and his mother Miss Doobie. Hardest thing I ever had to do. I still cry over them.