Euthanasia for uncontrolled urination

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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.

I agree.
Unless she seems to be physically in pain all the time, I would not put her down.
Just like I would not euthanize a child who had certain health challenges or physical ailments.

As a pet owner —> you must love unconditionally to the core.

Uh, pets are not children or human. The dog goes down. You feel bad for 2 weeks, get your house deep cleaned and the carpets replaced and move on with life.

You people are wackadoodledoo that put a dog on the same level and to the same standard as a human being.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

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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.

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

This thread shows that crazy pet people have no sense of a humor.k

[Anonymous]

So, I guess by now you have put down your dog. I hope you will consider not getting another one. It's a really big commitment and it's really disturbing that you didn't even try another vet. Your pets aren't your children, but you are taking on a responsibility to care for them to the best of your ability. Taking the dog for a second opinion is just basic care. You seem too caught up in pinching pennies to take good care of an animal who might have healthcare needs from time to time.