My dog is really old and i fear one day he’ll have to be put down, just the thought about it makes me really sad i don’t know how I’ll cope with it when he’s gone.
Same reason no one lives forever, including you, family members and all humans, and other living creatures. Once living creatures are born the progression to death begins, depending on genetics as well as lifestyle, some may die early, while others may live to a ripe old age, no one is immortal, all come to an end, no one knows when or or how that maybe, until it happens.
Everyone finds a way to cope with it in their own individual way, and requires varying amounts of time. You maybe able to keep your elderly dog comfortable by providing comprehensive geriatric wellness examinations, every six months, discuss all options, possible treatments, prognosis, quality of life with your vet and doing what is best for the individual dog, by putting your feelings aside, it will not prevent the end result, but may keep him comfortable until that time.
I don't know. My Ruffian is 10 and I dread the sooner rather than later day that's coming up. This is her on the porch nursing another mom's litter. She hated the show ring but loved raising puppies. Sh'e still my best babysitter on deliveries. she rides in the back of the car with the puppy going to it's new home and it so much less stress for the puppy to have grandma ride along, the Ruffian and I have the ride home together. I'm going to miss her like crazy
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Same reason no one lives forever, including you, family members and all humans, and other living creatures. Once living creatures are born the progression to death begins, depending on genetics as well as lifestyle, some may die early, while others may live to a ripe old age, no one is immortal, all come to an end, no one knows when or or how that maybe, until it happens.
Everyone finds a way to cope with it in their own individual way, and requires varying amounts of time. You maybe able to keep your elderly dog comfortable by providing comprehensive geriatric wellness examinations, every six months, discuss all options, possible treatments, prognosis, quality of life with your vet and doing what is best for the individual dog, by putting your feelings aside, it will not prevent the end result, but may keep him comfortable until that time.
Wishing the best for both of you.
I don't know. My Ruffian is 10 and I dread the sooner rather than later day that's coming up. This is her on the porch nursing another mom's litter. She hated the show ring but loved raising puppies. Sh'e still my best babysitter on deliveries. she rides in the back of the car with the puppy going to it's new home and it so much less stress for the puppy to have grandma ride along, the Ruffian and I have the ride home together. I'm going to miss her like crazy
You WILL cope......believe me.
Its something everyone who loves their dog has to ultimately face.
No living thing is immune from death.
Give your dog a good and happy life so there are no regrets when he does die. Jmo.
Get off the computer and do your homework. Pay attention in school and you won't need to ask such moronic questions.
Sorry for your loss.
cause unfortunately noone lives forever, not even people, just pray he lives a long time, thats all you can do
Well you could take comfort in thinking how happy you made your dogs life