Euthanasia for uncontrolled urination

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Find someone who lives in the country to take the dog. She can live outside and be a dog.

I was waiting for this stupid suggestion. People who live in the country aren’t a dumping ground for old or sick pets.

They’re not?

When I was growing up all the dogs in my family went to go live on a farm when they got old. Same for all my friends pets.

Going to the country is just a euphemism for going to heaven. Country people are not going to keep your dog.

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I would LOL at the stupidity and naivety of the PP’s comment but it’s a sad subject and there’s actually something sweet about the fact she still believes it as an adult.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don’t blame OP for having thoughts of euthanasia. Having an incontinent pet is so stressful. My 20lb dog has a neurological condition which causes her to be incontinent. I’m able to manually express her bladder which cuts down on accidents. She also had bladder issues which we minimize with prescription food. She wears washable diapers kept up by doggy suspenders (thank you Etsy), lays in her crate on disposable pads or stays outside. She’s happy as a clam and now we’ve got her care down as routine - “the new normal.”

Sorry PP, but it’s not “normal” to basically milk the pee out out your dog every day. Not even a little bit.

[Anonymous]

OP Be brave do what needs to be done for your dog your family and your life. People here are being crazy and mean. Dog has has a long life now very sick and uncomfortable no matter what the vet or any PPs say here.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:FREE LAB to all those rescue people out there, please take her before she is put down. I am not a good enough human to love her unconditionally, I can't handle the pee smell, I am OCD about my house being pee free. Maybe it's just me but I feel like that is the norm. I feel terrible that she must leave but the vet told me there is really nothing we can do except put a diaper on her or leave her out side. Both of those options will not work for us. Please let me know who wants her. I will deliver her to you and God bless you for taking her. I am happy there are people like you out there.

Sorry for your family’s impending loss, OP. And sorry for all the stupid comments in this thread.

thank you, It's very hard for me because I have kids and they are going to be very upset about loosing their pet. They will be angry with me and I get it but I can not tolerate this! My vet has done all she can do according to her, blood test, pills, more pills, nothing works.

NP here. They will be upset of course but it's part of life and they can handle it. Tell them the dog was very sick and couldn't get better and sometimes we have to let our pets go.

BTW I hope you are ignoring these lunatics on here. You are absolutely making the right decision. You can't leave a dog chained up outside or change diapers for years on end. The pee will eventually destroy your floors. That's no life for a dog, or for your family.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Find someone who lives in the country to take the dog. She can live outside and be a dog.

I was waiting for this stupid suggestion. People who live in the country aren’t a dumping ground for old or sick pets.

They’re not?

When I was growing up all the dogs in my family went to go live on a farm when they got old. Same for all my friends pets.

Going to the country is just a euphemism for going to heaven. Country people are not going to keep your dog.

+1

I would LOL at the stupidity and naivety of the PP’s comment but it’s a sad subject and there’s actually something sweet about the fact she still believes it as an adult.

I don't believe she believes it as an adult. I took the comment as an attempt at humor.

[Anonymous]

I would get a second opinion before I even considered putting my dog down. If you don't want to do that, contact rescue groups. I would not just hand your dog over to some random poster on the internet.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:FREE LAB to all those rescue people out there, please take her before she is put down. I am not a good enough human to love her unconditionally, I can't handle the pee smell, I am OCD about my house being pee free. Maybe it's just me but I feel like that is the norm. I feel terrible that she must leave but the vet told me there is really nothing we can do except put a diaper on her or leave her out side. Both of those options will not work for us. Please let me know who wants her. I will deliver her to you and God bless you for taking her. I am happy there are people like you out there.

Sorry for your family’s impending loss, OP. And sorry for all the stupid comments in this thread.

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It is not good for your kids physically or emotionally. If none of the sanctimonious here will take her, give her the best day ever and have the vet make that kind house call.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I don’t blame OP for having thoughts of euthanasia. Having an incontinent pet is so stressful. My 20lb dog has a neurological condition which causes her to be incontinent. I’m able to manually express her bladder which cuts down on accidents. She also had bladder issues which we minimize with prescription food. She wears washable diapers kept up by doggy suspenders (thank you Etsy), lays in her crate on disposable pads or stays outside. She’s happy as a clam and now we’ve got her care down as routine - “the new normal.”

Sorry PP, but it’s not “normal” to basically milk the pee out out your dog every day. Not even a little bit.

It’s normal care for this particular disease which is painless but causes hind limb ataxia and incontinence. I am not sure what you imagine with the “milking” comment, but to do it you literally just apply pressure to the dog’s abdomen to help empty the bladder. It’s easy and takes seconds and saves a lot of messes.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OP, are you and your spouse on the same page?

he isn't on board yet, but he doesn't do anything to help! I am taking her back to Vet this week and see what they have to say about it all, it's not a great situation. And for all those that want to foster her, send me your address! She may need a new home and you all seem excited to take on a sick dog.

OP, I’d work on getting your DH on the same page. I wouldn’t be able to make a decision without both DH and I in agreement.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Find someone who lives in the country to take the dog. She can live outside and be a dog.

I know this is easier said than done, but we had an older lab that starting to have incontinence, and he went to live on a farm. This is not a euphemism! We have a relative who lives on a farm who had always loved our dog and had said that they wanted to take him if he ever needed a home. He lived four more years and had a very lovely life playing with horses and swimming in the pond. I think moving to the farm and getting more exercise extended his life.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Find someone who lives in the country to take the dog. She can live outside and be a dog.

I was waiting for this stupid suggestion. People who live in the country aren’t a dumping ground for old or sick pets.

They’re not?

When I was growing up all the dogs in my family went to go live on a farm when they got old. Same for all my friends pets.

Going to the country is just a euphemism for going to heaven. Country people are not going to keep your dog.

+1

I would LOL at the stupidity and naivety of the PP’s comment but it’s a sad subject and there’s actually something sweet about the fact she still believes it as an adult.

I don't believe she believes it as an adult. I took the comment as an attempt at humor.

I commented just above -- our dog really did go live on a farm! It happens.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Find someone who lives in the country to take the dog. She can live outside and be a dog.

I was waiting for this stupid suggestion. People who live in the country aren’t a dumping ground for old or sick pets.

They’re not?

When I was growing up all the dogs in my family went to go live on a farm when they got old. Same for all my friends pets.

Going to the country is just a euphemism for going to heaven. Country people are not going to keep your dog.

+1

I would LOL at the stupidity and naivety of the PP’s comment but it’s a sad subject and there’s actually something sweet about the fact she still believes it as an adult.

I don't believe she believes it as an adult. I took the comment as an attempt at humor.

I commented just above -- our dog really did go live on a farm! It happens.

Sometimes people will find a country home for a young, healthy working breed. However, a farm is not in need of an elderly or ill dog.

[Anonymous]

If it were me I would reach out to a few rescues, but if I couldn’t find someone I would put the dog down. 8 years is a good life, and I wouldn’t be able to live with my dog peeing everywhere in the house, and my dog would be very unhappy if kept separate from the family. I wouldn’t continue to read this thread and just make the best decision for your family.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:No. It's not o.k. to euthanize her over this! Try doggie diapers, try putting her in a roomy crate or gated off area in your home when you can't watch her.

I have an 8 year old dog who sometimes leaks urine when she is sleeping. She sleeps with a towel or a pee pad under her butt on our bed in between us. We love her so much it has never even dawned on me to euthanize her over something like this. Her quality of life is excellent in spite of her little problem. 8 is not old! Please contact a rescue group if you have seriously given up on keeping her.

You let a dog with a urination problem sleep in your bed with you at nights?

She sleeps on washable blankets with a pee pad underneath. She doesn't pee our bed nor does she pee all the time. It's quite manageable.

You are nasty.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Find someone who lives in the country to take the dog. She can live outside and be a dog.

I was waiting for this stupid suggestion. People who live in the country aren’t a dumping ground for old or sick pets.

They’re not?

When I was growing up all the dogs in my family went to go live on a farm when they got old. Same for all my friends pets.

You're an ignorant moron. Go visit a rural shelter and report back.