We brought him back to the vet yesterday since his pain seemed much worse. She gave us some more meds to help with the pain but said it's pretty much prolonging the inevitable. Due to how rapidly he progressed, she said even if we had done surgery right away that the outcome wouldn't have been favorable. She mentioned a doggie wheelchair but said he'd also need pain meds forever and we don't feel like that's a humane way for him to live. He's in so much pain, he whined all night. It's painful for him to lay down so he's not sleeping, he's also not eating. The medicine doesn't seem to be helping him at all. He's been groaning and shaking all morning. We were going to wait until tomorrow and have him see his regular vet again but it seems cruel to wait. We're taking showers and are going to head to the emergency vet in a bit.
This is so hard you guys. I've never lost a pet before. I thought he'd be around for much longer than this, he's only eight.
this will be so hard because he added so much joy to your life. The best way to thank him is to love him back enough to let the pain end for him. And then take as much time as you need to grieve. Cry, look at pictures, tell your favourite stories, just like you would for any family member.
Fuck. I am so so so sorry. I could have written this 3 months ago, and even though I don't know you or your dog, my heart absolutely breaks for you. It is so painful, but you know you gave him an excellent life and are making the only choice that will truly free him from pain. It is brave and selfless, and he is lucky you are his mom.
Losing a pet is one of the hardest things I've gone through. But you are making the right decision to put him out of his suffering and he had a good life with you.
I'm so sorry. We had to say good bye to my baby about a month ago. It was the best decision because of how much pain he was in but the hardest thing we have ever had to do. ((((Hugs))))