Thinking of getting my dog put down, too harsh??

YorkiePud_3

orlao wrote: »

Sadly the experts who could possibly handle him wouldnt actually want him!
The point is that there are many many animals out there needing homes that are less complicated, hassle and cost the same to keep as a loopy thing like him.

The problem with him (my problem really) is that I will never ride him again....doesn't bother me to handle him from the ground ( I have various tricks and techniques that keep everyone including him safe and relatively sane) but we've had a few nasty accidents over the years and I can't sit confidently on him and so I scare him if I ride him and then he flips...forget calling an ambulance, just call an undertaker as someone is going to die:eek: in those circs. I love him enough that while I'm happy to have him as a field ornament but horses get passed on very quickly and easily....after all look at those poor animals at Spillers Farm last year...and it terrifies me that he could end up somewhere like that. I would prefer that he never left me IYSWIM but if my job goes or something else hapens that means I couldn't keep him I would have PTS in preference to passing him on. BTW my vet is totally supportive of my decision.....

Oh what a s*d isn't it?? Well, I hope your job doesn't go, although I know that is a big worry for everyone right now and it's sounds so glib of me to say that, but I don't mean it to ...

I do understand though ... the reasons why you would maybe have to come to that decision. Had your horse been with anyone else, it's unlikely he would have still been around now; they might have decided he was too much to handle and let him go before now, so at least, in this case, you would have given him a good life and been an understanding and caring owner ... *S*

orlao

mini_huny_money wrote: »

its just such a shame that I will be facing the inevitable soon.


and she's a spoiled old dog,

I know exactly what you mean........every time my oldie has a minor setback I'm panicking that this will be it....but i think it's only because we care so much about them!

Apologies for my spelling the past while, it's first thing to go when I'm tired and this is a way past my bed time!

mini_huny_money

YorkiePud wrote: »

It may just be that she's aching more than she did (perhaps with the onset of colder weather - I know it gets me!) ... I would seriously try the Runaround to see if it helped her.
Or one of the other mobility supplements ... actually, they are advising the green lipped mussel that is in Runaround for humans, for joint problems!

It's worth a go ... and if it helps her, then great ... she will feel happier on herself.
I know I always look sad when my aches and pains start up!

Do you really think that would work?because she looks so sad, its as if she;s just given up....this has probly been discussed before, but your post has just got me thinking........am even now thinking do dogs get SAD? genuine question

Mutter_2

mini_huny_money wrote: »

I don;t want her dead Mutter, its just that she walks about the house looking so sad.....and the light that was always in her eyes isnt there now

The light's gone out of my eyes too mini_huny_money, but I'm not looking for anyone to put me to sleep. The husband and daughter may have other ideas, but then who would walk the dog?:rotfl:

mini_huny_money

Mutter wrote: »

The light's gone out of my eyes too mini_huny_money, but I'm not looking for anyone to put me to sleep. The husband and daughter may have other ideas, but then who would walk the dog?:rotfl:

hey meet your buddy, the light went outta my eyes a lotta years ago, but for my birthday my OH got me a SAD lamp.......tho I think he got it for his benefit more than my own:rotfl: :rotfl:

see my above post do you think dogs get SAD

YorkiePud_3

mini_huny_money wrote: »

Do you really think that would work?because she looks so sad, its as if she;s just given up....this has probly been discussed before, but your post has just got me thinking........am even now thinking do dogs get SAD? genuine question

Well it has helped two greyhounds and the yorkie I had who had mobility problems and if any other dogs of mine had those same problems, I would get some straightaway.

At least you know it is natural and won't have any nasty side effects ... if it helps it would be great. If you google for it, there are a lot of people who have posted online saying it has helped their pets ... *S*

YorkiePud_3

Mutter wrote: »

The light's gone out of my eyes too mini_huny_money, but I'm not looking for anyone to put me to sleep. The husband and daughter may have other ideas, but then who would walk the dog?:rotfl:

*LOL* ... exactly!!! See, we are some use, aren't we?!

orlao

LOL Mutter

mini_huny_money

Don't think dogs get SAD but if she has got stiffness and is uncomfortable a supplement could help. The other option is to try a magnetic collar, they've helped the old JRT and my rott wears one as he's had both his back legs operated on and as a result is likely to develope arthritus as a result.

I was given a magnetic bracelet a few years ago ( both my ankles and my knee are knackered because of childhood riding accidents) and I really notice how stiff they get if I take it off....

Right, I'm off to bed now as an early start tomorrow, just hope it's not raining:D

foreign_correspondent

mini_huny_money wrote: »

Do you really think that would work?because she looks so sad, its as if she;s just given up....this has probly been discussed before, but your post has just got me thinking........am even now thinking do dogs get SAD? genuine question

I dont know, but I do think they pick up on your emotions - so give her a fuss, use a funny voice, act daft with her, and have some laughs with her - it will cheer you both up!

.. and the supplements are worth a try too!! (definitely!)

YorkiePud_3

.. think I need magnets on both arms, legs and neck ... ha ha ha .. !!

Right, am off to bed too ... nite folks, been nice meeting you!!