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MrsB12614
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So heart broken
My wonderful little man Mickey had to be put down early Friday morning. Nearly 2 weeks ago he suffered a debilitating seizure and experienced temporary paralysis. He made just about a full recovery until he woke up around 3am Friday morning with another seizure. This time he was tragically seizing and projectile vomiting blood. We rushed him to the emergency room and while his vitals were OK he was pale and weak. We made the extremely tough decision to put him down. 2 severe seizures in 2 weeks and internal bleeding. I am having some regrets that we didn't do further testing before putting him down but I just couldn't see him suffer and couldn't imagine him bleeding out in pain especially alone while we are at work. So my little boy (old man rather) passed away early Friday morning with his family holding him and comforting him as he passed. We all stayed in the room to ensure we held him to comfort him and let him how much he is loved and that he was not alone. I am so broken hearted and just completely devastated. He lived an amazing life and brought so much joy to us in his 16 years of life. He was there for us for many milestones and we have had him since I was 9. We have had him since he was 2 months old and he was treated like a true Prince. We hope we made the best choice. We are having him cremated tomorrow. I am looking forward to him being placed in his urn and back home where he belongs. This is so devastating for us all. He was truly my baby and meant the world to me.
Please pray for him.
Anyone else ever put their beloved pet down that can offer some tips to help us cope?
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Re: So heart broken
I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved pet.    
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| Posted 7/20/14 9:02 PM |
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Re: So heart broken
I am so sorry for your loss. My dog isn't in the best shape, he's blind and losing control of his back legs. Two vets have said he isn't in any pain, but I know the end is coming. I always say he's the love of my life and DH is second
You were right not to let him suffer and it sounds like he had a wonderful life filled with lots of love. You are in my thoughts
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| Posted 7/20/14 9:42 PM |
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So heart broken
so sorry for the loss of your little man! You gave him a beautiful life!
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| Posted 7/20/14 10:27 PM |
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Jennifer
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Re: So heart broken
oh no! I am sorry for your loss. 
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Re: So heart broken
I am so, so sorry.
When my childhood dogs passed, I always found therainbowbridge.com very helpful and supportive. It is sad, but it helped me get through.
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| Posted 7/21/14 9:34 AM |
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Re: So heart broken
I am so sorry! Please don't have any regrets. Sounds like he lived an amazing and full life.
It doesn't make it any easier, but it sounds like he was a very lucky dog until the very end. I think you made the right choice.
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| Posted 7/21/14 12:29 PM |
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Re: So heart broken
I lost my little girl a year ago this weekend, I too struggled and questioned if "only" I did more, gave her another surgery, etc.
I hope you find comfort in knowing You did a lot for your little man and he knew how loved he was by you and your family, 16 years is a good life, but I imagine it doesn't feel long enough.
Your a great doggy mom !
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| Posted 7/21/14 3:53 PM |
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MrsB12614
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So heart broken
Thanks know you all for your kind words. I feel a but of closure knowing that he has been cremated and now is home. I read dogs stay alive to prevent their owners from experiencing pain. I feel if I didn't make that difficult choice he would have stayed with us and suffered so I didn't know any suffering. I feel a bit of closure and while I'm still devastated the pain is beginning to subside.
I have decided to have a tattoo done in his remember of my baby. I was able to have his paw inked and have a few copies so I can bring one with me. I also found a quote to go with it that I found: "even though you cannot see me, know that I will always be with you. " as something from the dog with his print. I thank you all again!!
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APT910
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Re: So heart broken
I am so sorry!
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Danielle1024
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Re: So heart broken
I am so terribly sorry for your loss. We just lost our own doggie to seizures. He actually passed during a severe seizure. Having to make the decision to let your pup go is just about unbearable but I do not believe in allowing animals to suffer. You did the right thing for your furry guy and now he is at peace and not sick anymore. Please allow yourself time to grieve this loss bc pets truly are part of the family. My thoughts are with you.
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