I'm sorry about your dog, I know that's got to be rough. I think your best bet is to discuss it thoroughly with your vet. Make sure you have all your questions answered so that whatever decision you make you feel confident that it is the right one.

Love and Hugs, Martha

I have had to make that decision several times. It really comes down to whether your dog is pain. It is a hard decision to make either way. I will keep you in my prayers. MA

This is a really hard decision. I have had to make it. My Cairn terrier had diabetes. lost her vision and most of her hearing. Her kidneys began to fail and the vet recommended dialysis or let her go in peace. I just could not put her through another procedure. Plus she would need to stay at the clinic and would live maybe 6 more weeks. She would be with strangers and I thought that was unfair. After 14 years I had to let het go. She was a brave little girl. Always loving and so good. I know she is with my other 3 terriers and now her "Daddy" is with her too. I held her as the vet administered the shot. DH went out and sat in the car he loved her too and could not see her go. She was always so brave for me so I had to be for her too. I still miss her. I believe she crossed over the "rainbow bridge" and is OK with all the good pets.Please do what you feel in your heart is the best. The vet can be your guide but the decision is yours. I believe in quality of life not quantity.My best thought to you.

I have three Miniature Pinschers who were our "kids" and they have been such a comfort to me. I also have one who is diabetic and know I will soon face the decision. I lost my first pin to a coyote attack. I had no idea there were coyotes to worry about in my area so the loss was sudden and unexpected. I grieved for a long time over this fur baby of mine. The decision is a tough one. You must follow your heart and do what is best. We are put in a very emotional and moral position with the ability to make this decision when it comes to our pets. My thoughts are with you you had had more than your share to handle.

It is so hard to lose a dog. The first "death of a loved one" I ever experienced was my wonderful cairn terrier who was smarter than many people. I was dating my husband at the time and he used to say that he thought I loved that dog more than any people. It is very hard to lose a dog. It seems to me like this is something you're going to have to give a few days or maybe weeks and see how it goes - take in the opinions of the vet and see whether she gets better or worse.

I've heard of this before where people lose their dogs soon after their owners. Maybe the emotional pain is hard on them. My dog was definitely very depressed when my husband stopped coming home. I have a schnoodle that only has a stub of a tail and his whole rear end would wag like crazy when he saw my husband. He's happy when he sees me but it's not the same. Good luck - keep us posted.

It doesn't seem fair to have to go through so much at once. My wife passed 2 months ago today at 50yrs . Buddy, our weimaraner is 18years old this month. Every time I cry, though he's lost his sight, he'll find me and put his paws on me. He gets me through the moments. The thought of losing him too is unfathomable, though I know the time will come.

My advice is listen to her. She will tell you when the time is right, and you will find peace in knowing she is going to a better place.

Big Hugs, K

Thanks everyone for the advice. The doc put her on anti-seizure medications and a steroid. She had one seizure back in Oct when my DH was alive. She came back weak on one side of her body and blind. That cleared up in a few weeks and she was fine, able to climb up to the second floor several times a day.

This time the seizures were a lot worse. She had one this morning too. They say I can maybe bring her home this evening. I took a day off of work. I went back after only 4 days when DH passed, so I feel I deserve this day off, considering.

After what you've been through, I think you deserve a day off. I hope your dog gets well. If not, it's my experience that your dog will let you know when it's time. It's so hard to watch them suffer and I know you just want what's best for her.

I've been in the place you are in and it is very difficult. We had a mix that was truly Don's dog that passed away 3 months after my husband. I felt he truly wanted to be with Don since he wasn't happy after we lost my husband. Then our little schipperkee died in her sleep 3 months later. That was two dogs in six months of losing my husband. I was happy I didn't have to make the decision and they died peacefully. It was hard though. I'm fortunate to have our Eskie who has always preferred me and his littermate who came after lossing the other two.

As everyone said, you will know when it's time to make the decision to let her go home. I too believe they are running around jumping from cloud to cloud. If the Lord didn't love them he wouldn't have had Noah make room for them on the Ark. Sharon

I am so deeply sorry about you dog. I am going through the same thing with my dog. We just found out our dog Jed has cancer, he is 10 years old. I have been through this before with my cats but never with out my husband. In July it will be a year since my husband died also from cancer.
I will keep my Jed going as long as he is not in any pain.

Sending you strength love and hugs. mutha

I'm so sorry about your dog. I'd have a long talk with the vet - I write down my questions, particularly in an emotional situation such as this. The vet and you will have a better idea what the situation is once your dog has a chance to respond to the medication. I have been in this situation twice and it is so hard. I had two cats, 21 and 23 in people years. Both had kidney failure, which is common in elderly cats. They were treated by the vet until the vet told us they were in pain and we made the decision that was best for them. I know how difficult this is. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care, Sandra

My dog is doing okay now. She's on antiseizure medication and is getting around okay. A little weakness in the back legs but no pain.

Thanks everyone for your prayers and concern. It helps alot, especially since I feel so alone in this. She's my first dog and I always thought my husband would be here for me when I had to let her go.

I am so glad she's doing ok. I didn't realize the original post was older when I responded. Take care.

Fruits and vegetables and Eukanuba dog food.

I'm very sorry about your dog, especially at this time.

We had been in this position with our 16-year cocker spaniel. Saving the details, it came down to whether she had quality or quantity of life. We had the discussion with our vet, and I asked what we were looking at if we decided not to euthanize her. In our case, it was 24/7 life support and someone had to be with her. I would not want that for a person I loved, let alone our beloved pet. So, we did what we felt was the best for her. No regrets.

Her ashes were buried with my DH as that is what he had expressed ever since she passed.