
This is sad news OP. Very sorry to hear it. |
OP here. Thank you so much for your sympathies! It made me cry to read your posts. But it also filled my heart with such greatfulness that there are people out there who don't know me or my dog but are willing to acknowledge my loss. One of the inherently great things about DCUM!
Again, thanks to all and give your pet a kiss today! |
Very sorry for your loss. I'm looking for advice from the dog people out there.
My greyhound (9 years old) has been diagnosed with bone cancer and she is in tremendous pain (she's got small fractures in her femur which make laying down and going potty uncomfortable for her). We have two children, a 5 year old and a 2 year old, any advice on how to tell them she's going to die (we'll probably put her down when the pain medication she's on doesn't work for her any longer, a matter of weeks or days perhaps). |
I am so sorry to hear about your greyhound.
In terms of how to talk to your kids, don't say you are putting the dog to sleep (it can make bedtime scary). We said that our dogs body stopped working and he died. That seemed to work for our dd |
There is never, ever a good time to let go of a best friend but a new angel has wings and if you close your eyes, when you are ready, you can be with them again...hopefully some day we really will be side-by-side in wherever heaven might be. So often, I believe, that we have to let go, no matter how hard, because there is another who needs you, another lost, scared or hurting pup who needs you just as much and you can make a difference. When you are stronger, please think rescue if you are able. |
Our greyhound is a rescue dog and she was our 1st baby. It is so difficult to see her in pain as she still wants to be playful and is super excited to see us when we get home, plus, my 2 year old laid down besode her this morning and laid his face on her saying love megan and gave her kisses.
We'd definitely not tell him that she was being "put to sleep." But I'm not sure how we do it, whether we tell him now that she's really sick and will probably die soon and then when it is too much for her, to drop our kids at daycare and take the dog for her last sleep? |
We told our older son last night about how our greyhound is sick and will die soon. The younger one was there, but at his age, he just doesn't get it. I'm sure once she's gone, he'll ask where she is and why she's not coming back. I've asked my older son to draw a picture of our whole family for daddy since he drew one for me before which included our dog. He asked that if he drew a magic picture would she get better, too cute, but I had to say, no, she's hurting a lot so we have to be super sweet to her. Any other suggestions to help prepare our children would be much appreciated. |
Dog Heaven is a great book for kids and adults. I've given it to several friends. |
My yellow lab had the same type of lump behind her left back leg. I took her to the vet and found out it was a "mast-cell" tumor. The vet removed it the next day...it's been 2 years now (Abby is 12 1/2 years old) and still with us! I wish you the best of luck with your dog. Amy Z. |
my labrador has a lump on his belly but feels like fatty tissue but wots worrying is that he keeps passing blood wilst pooping although he is eating and drinking fine and does not appear to be in no pain and still very active i would appreciate any advice any can give me thnx |
My female american lab is 7 months old.She has a soft lump on her left side of the body.I went through no. of forums regarding this but never found this problem in such a little age, i.e only 7 months.I have an appointment tomorrow but still i am worried.What it could be.? |
MY PUPPY WHO IS A LAB/PIT MIX IS ONLY 6 1/2 MONTHS OLD AND I JUST FOUND A LUMP ON HIS SIDE. SHOULD I BE WORRIED. MY LAST DOG JUST DIED OF LEUKEMIA AND HE WAS ONLY 7 YEARS OLD. IT'S KIND OF SCARY. |
My black labrador has a long just to the side of her front leg. We found it today and are quite worried. We will probably take her to the vet this week however as it so near christmas I don't want to find out any bad news. The lump is quite big and you can move it around. Any ideas what it could be? |
In addition to the above comment: She is 6 years old and the lump is about the size of a ping pong ball. She isn't acting any differently. Except everyso often when she stands up she limps. Any suggestion? Please reply. |
I've been blessed to have had five four-legged loves in my life and I always remember Kipling's poer (below). They do tear your heart but it was so wonderful to have them in my life and my family's and I am so grateful for their unconditional love, patience, and trust. I hope this will help you. THE POWER OF THE DOG Rudyard Kipling There is sorrow enough in the natural way From men and women to fill our day; But when we are certain of sorrow in store, Why do we always arrange for more? Brothers and sisters I bid you beware Of giving your heart to a dog to tear. Buy a pup and your money will buy Love unflinching that cannot lie-- Perfect passion and worship fed By a kick in the ribs or a pat on the head. Nevertheless it is hardly fair To risk your heart for a dog to tear. When the fourteen years that nature permits Are closing in asthma or tumors or fits And the vet's unspoken prescription runs To lethal chambers, or loaded guns. Then you will find--its your own affair But--you've given your heart to a dog to tear. When the body that lived at your single will When the whimper of welcome is stilled (how still!) When the spirit that answered your every mood Is gone--wherever it goes--for good, You still discover how much you care And will give your heart to a dog to tear. We've sorrow enough in the natural way When it comes to burying Christian clay. Our loves are not given, but only lent, At compound interest of cent per cent. Though it is not always the case, I believe, That the longer we've kept 'em the more do we grieve; For when debts are payable, right or wrong, A short time loan is as bad as a long-- So why in Heaven (before we are there) Should we give our hearts to a dog to tear? |