my dog was put down today
 

Hello i would just like to thank you all, i have 2 yorkshire terriers that are 11, one of the has been very ill for the last two days with server coughing and problems breathing after reading on here about the collapsed tracheal me and my mum called the emergency vet, he was taken in and they said that his lungs had collapsed and that he would need to be put down, she gave him some injections and we were allowed to bring him home for the evening to say goodbye to his brother and our family, he was very ill throughout the night and we took him this morning to say our goodbyes, he went very quickly and im glad hes out of pain however he is dearly missed, im very worried and concerned about my other dogs welfare, have you got any tips about what we should do as he's now on his own and may find this difficult?
thanks again for all your help on here, if it wasnt for this website he may of suffered alot longer then he already had thanks.

omg I am so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine. I am sure you have lots of precious memories. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Oh I'm so sorry to hear about your loss:( I'm not great with advice I'm afraid, but hopefully someone here will be able to give u some hints on how to help your other little one to adjust to the loss of his brother. It takes a great deal of love and compassion to come to the decision to put a much-loved pet to sleep - you did the right thing. Am thinking of u xxx xxx xxx

I am so sorry for your loss.

I am so very sorry for your loss. It's is just heartbreaking for both you and the fur friend he left behind. I don't have any real advice on helping the other....but I would lavious lots of extra attention on him now.

Take care....

thankyou so much for all your support, its very comforting to know that we made the right decision, its so very hard to see anyone or anything die, i would do anything to get him back, but to know that he is at peace now and not in pain is so much better than him suffering here. i will continue to comfort my dog and lavish him with attention, the vet did say that it will take around about a month for my other dog to start acting normal again, he keeps walking around looking for him and when we took him for a walk he didnt get very excited which is extremely strange, but hopefully he will get better thanks to all of you again.

I am so sorry for your loss.

How very sad. I am so sorry for your loss.

I am so sorry for your loss

sorry for your lost

Aw, it's so sad to think of your pup that is left behind wondering where his buddy is. I am so sorry for your loss-a very difficult one.

Sorry for your loss. I feel for you and your other furbaby, i can't imagine what it's like on them as its so painful for us. Give em lots of attention like someone suggested maybe just keeping him occupied and his mind busy will be best....

I am so terribly sorry for your loss. I don't know what to do to comfort your remaining baby, just the suggestions already made. God bless you.

I am sorry for your loss and the decision you had to make. I have a sick Yorkie we are nursing he has a liver problem, stable at present. Last year my male was hit by a car and my female kept going to the area where my son had his body in the front room. It took her awhile. WE all are so attentive to the dogs so that helped. She kept looking all over the place for were he could be.
We had a blessing out of the loss, my female had been impregnated so she whelped her pups 15 days after Buddy had been hit by the car.
That kept her busy. WE didn't really know for sure she was pregnant until about 1 week after we lost buddy. She wasn't showing any signs. The wegiht gain seemed to come on all at once.
I still miss buddy he was wonderful.

I am so sorry for your loss. I had the same thing happen a few years ago and my little guy, Jesse, was the heart of my heart. He too was sick all night and I prayed that he would go to Rainbow Bridge on his own, but that was not to be. I am happy that I could make the decision to grant him peace and freedom from his earthly pain.
I know how badly it hurts but you made the right decision. Heartbreak can be part of giving our hearts to these Yorkies but it is worth it. Pay special attention to your remaining little guy and give him the time he needs to grieve. Watch his food and fluid intake, and at times, you might find that he needs to be distracted with a special treat or toy. It will take time for him to get used to being by himself and you might be advised to go out and get another Yorkie right away. That is a decision only you can make.
Give yourselves time to grieve and do not try to hide your feelings. Some might say "He was only a dog!" Shame on them!!! He was a beloved family member and must be grieved for as such. So, seek out people who understand your loss and grief. Don't be surprised if you "feel" him near you. Don't be surprised if you "hear" his little footsteps at the oddest times. That is a part of the loss process. One of my dogs would stand and stare as if he SAW someone or something and I am convinced he was actually seeing Jesse's spirit.
These animals are amazing and your boy will be such a help in getting thru this.
Prayers are being sent your way for peace in your heart as you grieve for your loss.

i just would like to thankyou all again for the kind messages of support, i truely believe that he is not dead and that he is in a nice happy place(heaven), my boyfriend keeps hearing his footsteps and i swore blind i saw him in the kitchen, thankyou so much for sharing your experinces and giving such good advice its nice to know we did not make the wrong decision, this site is such a great help and a true blessing, you are all such lovely people.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

I completely understand
 

Please let me start off by saying how sorry I am and that I can only imagine how you feel because this happened to me last Friday.

My baby was 7 and died after a long battle with trachea problems and lung disease. We did everything we could to keep him with us without compromising his comfort and health. We were constantly consulting the best vets and my poor guy even had a stent inserted but unfortunately it was his time. He started to cough and we rushed him to the hospital where we were told that it had collapsed further and there was nothing more we could do. It ripped my heart out. I thought the doctor would tell us the usual, that he was better and that we could take him home.

I loved him and will never forget the happiness he brought me and my family. I lost my other babies thankfully from old age. My first Yorkie made it to 16 and for that I'm grateful.

I worry too about his sister. We have lavished even more affection on her than usual. It's hard because they shared simialar physical attributes and mannerisms,

When comfort and quality of life are no longer possible, I'd die rather than see my babies suffer. My little guy went to sleep with arms around him, gently petting him and the words "I love you" in his ear. My poor baby was in ICU and medicated, yet he still wagged his tail when we called his name and spoke to him.

Again, I am so sorry, and I understand completely.

I am so so sorry for your loss.

I am so sorry for your loss :(

Very sorry. :(

Im so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you.

i am very sorry for youor loss of your dear sweet Yorkie.

I am so truly sorry for your loss.

As for your second pup, well, dogs mourn just like people and you will support one another through this trying time. There is a wonderful book called Dog Body, Dog Mind and it talks about how dogs grieve and it may provide some insight into what your pet is going through.

In the meantime, she needs what you need: patience, love, support and affection. You will get through this hard time and are blessed with wonderful memories and the knowledge that his spirit is with you. Carry that belief with you always, as our spirituality can take us on the path to healing, and you can bring your surviving puppy on that path as well.

All my best, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

I am so sorry for your loss. Hope your other baby adjusts quickly to not having his buddy.

I'm so very sorry for your loss. Sending prayer and hugs your way.

My heart aches for your loss....I am very sorry...