I have to put Guliver down today
 

I am going to the Dr in two hours and I cant stop crying. I had him for almost ten years and today he couldn't even pee. He no longer can stand on his legs and I am so heartbroken. I dont know how to say goodbye even... Now I can understand why people who lost their dogs dont want another one after... :(:(:(

So sad!

:(:(:( be with him and hold him telling him you love him, I went thru it with both my husbands cockers then my beautiful Tessa (cocker) and fell apart after and couldn;t stop crying for weeks....

It's out of love we have to make this hard decision but you being there is very important.

I have the memories burned in my head and if it helps....it's very peaceful and they are no longer suffering.....you will .....and it will hurt your heart for a long time - but eventually ...you can look back ...smile ....and appreciate the memories of the great dog you were blessed to have in your life.

I'm so sorry. :(

So sorry to hear about your painful decision, It's never easy but know that he will be in heaven and healthy as can be waiting for you. It's almost been 1 year since I lost my yorkie girl due to health reasons. It has gotten alot easier but I miss her so much still.

Bless your heart.

Sometimes the kindest decisions are also the hardest. I'm so very sorry

Sending peaceful thoughts your way.

I'm so very sorry.

Im so sorry, i know it hurts but we need to do the right thing for our buddies even if its not the right thing for us, I know the pain as I just put my little guy down a few weeks back he was sick and i couldnt fix him, I told him i loved him, that I would miss him he gave me a kiss and i said I was sorry i couldnt make him better and that I would see him agan one day. I dont cry cry much the big thing with me is if i cry its really really bad well i think about him and I cry for the first week I cried so much my face hurt. I have some good friends who loved my dog too,, we had a dinner in honor of my dog and we all told a story of fife we all cried and we all lauaghed, I wrote him a letter, I bought a nice box for him put all his pictures and his fav things in it, it made me feel better, I read about 10 books. I searched online for some support and found a few places the apbl.org has a chat room for people whos pet has died a few nights a week that helped me tons. I hope you know you are doing the best thing for your dog, and try to remember the happy times, I know at first it will be hard but try im sure like my fife your baby would not want you to be sad for long

I can't imagine the pain you're feeling. Please know I am thinking of you and Guliver. I am so, so sorry.

Im very sorry

Will be thinking of you.

I am so so sorry. but you're being a good momma by making the correct desicion for Guliver. when our 'family dog' died when I was younger we didn't take her to the vet, she died in my Mom's arms & we burried her right next to the house with 3 white Lillies around her, since she was a Bichon Frise & they are white & her name was Lily. & then we had a memorial plaque made(like a dog tumb stone) & laid it over her. it's peaceful to see her grave & every year in may (the month she died) the flowers start to bloom & we know she is still there watching.
God Bless you & your beloved Baby Guliver. my prayers are with you.

I am so sorry for you. {{{HUGS}}} Rest in peace Guliver.

Thank you all for your kind words!
 

The vet told me that there is an option of cremating my Guliver, and I think I might do that because I dont have where to burry him in the downtown area, and the thought of him being underground makes me feel even worse.

What I hate the most is that other then the fact that his legs can not function anymore, he is healthy! :mad:

Well, I'm sure you had lots of talk with your vet, there must be something serious going on if he can't pee and his back legs don't function. What is his diagnosis?

It is so very hard to make the right decision for an animal you love. Maybe you can have a friend go with you to the vets.

I am so sorry. This is a tough decision.:(

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Honestly, sometimes this helps. If I were you I would look into a rescue or even a baby puppy. I know right now you think this isn't an option & that it is a horrible idea. But, Guliver would want you to be happier & for you to have a companion now that he can no longer be your's. A puppy is BIG responsibilty & keeps you awfully busy & you cant help but smile & be happy with a puppy. Get a memorial something for Guliver & keep tons of pictures out. You will never forget hm, but when he looks down on you he would wanna see you happy & busy. He wont feel like you're replacing him. He will be happy.

Love & Prayers are coming you're way.

Love,
Lauren & Bee too.

I'm sorry

Aren't there other options? Has your vet talked to you about a cart? My Layla can't use her legs or pee anymore either from a spinal injury, and we are getting her a cart soon, and she is rehabilitating and starting to spinal walk. We can express her pee for her and it's not very hard to do.

I'm sorry if this isn't an option for you :( :hug:

Guys!!!
 

I am writing to you all from my iPhone ! The vet does not want to give up! He gave him a very strong shot and he wants to save him because he said that he is very healthy!!! Maybe guliver can make it !!!!!!!!!!! :)

I love u all!

SO good to hear!!!! What is the reason he has lost use of his legs? I will be praying for you and Guliver! I know it's really tough, but you'll make it through :)

OMG! This is wonderful! I hope the vet can help! Thank you for posting this, I've been thinking about Guliver since I saw your post this morning.

Linz06 may be able to give some advice/pointers, she's going through something similar (based on what you said earlier) with her pup Layla, who has shown some great improvements.

What great news....I hope the vet can help him!

What a relief!!
 

I dont want to get my hopes to high but at least he didnt dislocate his leg or broke something! He pulled a muscle very badly though... They made him urinate and I will have to give him medication!

Guliver has a nerve problem in his rear legs. I guess he was born like that. There is no cure...he is semi paralyzed - but was able to live like that for 11 years!

GOD - I had the worst night and morning ever! I probably look 10 years older now!!!

Never give up hope! This is wonderful news. I can only imagine what you went through.

This is fantasitc i am so glad to hear this !!!
I have been praying all day since i saw that. :-)
im so happy for you & so happy your baby isnt gone.
Pray pray pray !!! He will need alot of attention now but you love him enough to give that to him.

This is great news.

Praying for you and Guliver. Your love for him will help him make it through this. Thank God the vet had ideas to help him.

Yea! Go Gulliver!

My tears reading this have now been replaced with tears of joy. I'm so happy for you and Gulliver.

Wow I should read all the way through to the end of a thread before posting.

I'm saying a prayer that this treatment works!