#dog - #Euthanasia I'm dogs. What kind of guilt did you have?

Euthanasia I'm dogs. What kind of guilt did you have?

I got out of military and came back with the folks for a few weeks. Just in time for the dog to become real lethargic pooping on the floor as well as peeing. Then a couple days ago he wasn't interested in the cat bowls like he usually is and wouldn't eat his own food. This morning he finally ate his food and drank some water, but then threw it all up. He has been popping blood. My mother decided it was time.

This was my first euthanasia experience. Of course as soon as the dog there he became real peppy and had some spirit to him, but still flopping all over the place from his arthritis. We stuck to the plan based on the fact he is over 15 and recent events.

I watched as they sedated him which took all the pep out of him. And for some reason right then and there I felt guilty as fuck. I wanted to stop everything, but didn't. The specialist came in and injected him. As I watched the vet listen to his heartbeat to ensure it had stopped I watched this dog Gasp three times and tongue hang out.

I feel like he could have just done this in his dog bed and I contributed to an early death. I'm feeling guilty as shit. And even though I didn't know him that well I feel for him so hard. Like it's on my conscious so hard.

I lured him out the house. Helped him stand up and lift him in the car just to drive to the vet and have him killed at a certain appointment time.

He was just done on a florescent lit office room laying on a blanket. After we said goodbyes we walked out with an empty leash and I felt the whole waiting room knew and they all had their dogs waiting to get like rabies shots. Everyone knew but it was such an empty feeling and no one would look us in the eye.

I just feel terrible. And even as a veteran who has dealt with a lot I cried my eyes out in the car on the way to the gym.

I just feel even though they say it's painless they know and it's far worse than just dying at the house.

Am I being a bitch? Did I fuck up and should have taken control when he showed a little pep?

Submitted December 08, 2017 at 08:23PM by Mlbphilly77
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#dog - #So You Want to own a Dog #8 Teaching your Dog to lie down

So You Want to own a Dog #8 Teaching your Dog to lie down

So You Want To Own A Dog # 8------Teaching Your Dog To Lie Down ---1---Once the puppy is sitting, Kneel at its left side and hold its collar in your right hand. Holding a food treat in your left hand, place your hand on the puppy's nose before moving it downward. ---2--- As the puppy's nose follows the treat, move it forward to the front of its body. The moment the puppy starts to lie down, give the command ''Down,'' but do not reward the puppy yet. ---3--- Move the food just far enough forward to lure the puppy to lie down. Reward the puppy with praise and the food treat. Repeat the exercise frequently, until the puppy responds to words alone.---Repreve-Bruce Fogle, DVM---And Pet Supplies Plus,

Submitted December 08, 2017 at 07:16PM by Repreve
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#dog - #Is it to soon?

Is it to soon?

We just had to put my 3 year old dachshund down yesterday due to a multitude of health issues he developed. My house feels empty without him even with my other dog here. I feel like we are supposed to be a two dog family. My question is, is it to soon for me to start looking for another canine companion? My husband doesn't even want to talk about another dog but our other dog is my 6 year olds best friend and the dachshund basically adopted my 1 year old son as soon as he was born. My 6year old got to grow up with her dog because we got him when she was 2. I just want my son to have that same bond with a pup that she does with her dog. Don't get me wrong I'm devastated that we lost our pup and I don't want to replace him. In fact I don't think I could ever own another dachshund. I just keep thinking that the dog I still have no longer has a buddy and my son is going to grow up without his best friend.

Submitted December 08, 2017 at 05:20PM by imthesupershittyDIL
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#dog - #Pomeranian puppy

Pomeranian puppy
https://youtu.be/UESr4svRpKs

Submitted December 08, 2017 at 01:51PM by jollydonutpirate
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#dog - #Ear mites how to handle them?

Ear mites how to handle them?

So my 2 dogs have ear mites....what should I give them?

Submitted December 08, 2017 at 01:08PM by Biggerard123
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#dog - #HILARIOUS REACTION TO PUPPY CHRISTMAS SURPRISE

HILARIOUS REACTION TO PUPPY CHRISTMAS SURPRISE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jd9J2mS8v3E

Submitted December 08, 2017 at 11:14AM by heybellla
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#dog - #The Blender Challenge. Even our dog disliked it. Lol

The Blender Challenge. Even our dog disliked it. Lol
https://youtu.be/bp7Zm-G-sz0

Submitted December 08, 2017 at 05:30AM by genepabl
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#dog - #I don't think my dog doesnt likes me.

I don't think my dog doesnt likes me.

I don't know if its because he sees my face all day but my dog doesn't seem to care about me much. I just adopted him last month, hes 2 and I instantly noticed that he would get excited around everyone but me. Also he is more obedient towards men then women which sucks for me. He's not much of a listener yet, he had no training when I got him but he's smart he knows what 'come here me'. But he ignores the crap out of everyone especially me. And he's become attached to my male cousin who hes barely ever around. I literally had to chase him around the house because he refused to come to bed, all he wanted to do was lay with my cousin down stairs. I don't get it, I feed him, train him, walk him, show him affection why doesn't he like me? He acts like the world is ending whenever he has to come in my room for the night. He won't ever cross the threshold of my room unless I physically make him. Smh. Bribing him with treats doesn't work anymore either. I'd let him roam and sleep where he wants but he has a tendency of peeing in the house and making messes when unsupervised. I wanted a companion when I decided to adopted. instead I got a dog that would be fine with me never being around I feel.

Submitted December 08, 2017 at 02:46AM by Robokitt
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#dog - #Dennis the black schnauzer doing his morning exercises

Dennis the black schnauzer doing his morning exercises
https://instagram.com/p/Bcb1FcXHlui/

Submitted December 08, 2017 at 02:18AM by southerngfx
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