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[banne5875]

I have a 13 year old Cocker named Abba. She started acting strange about 10 days ago, she got to the point where she wouldn't eat or drink. She was shaking and tired, yet restless.  I just had a feeling this was it for her.  I told her if she needed to go I would understand, that I loved her and thanked her for being such a great dog.  She hung on, but still hadn't touched anything for over 5 days.  On the 5th day she was having trouble breathing.  I found a vet open on Saturday and took her in, hoping that I was wrong, the vet told me she was in severe kidney failure, she had lost 6 lbs in a month and was extremely dehydrated. She told me I could put her in the hospital and have her on fluids and antibiotics, but she won't be getting much better.  I decided then that I would stop this suffering.  So I held her in my arms and kissed her and let her go.  I now feel so guilty, that I killed her and maybe I should have let her go to the emergency room, maybe she would still be here.  It just happened so quick and I don't know how to deal with this loss.  

[banne5875]

Thank you so much for the support. I am crying still as I read this. It is a rotten thing to have to do and I thank you all for listening and for caring.

[3Babys679]

Yes, Your feelings are completly normal. As with any human of our family, we feel loss and pain with our doggies too.

I have to admit getting teary, i think most of us have gone through this at some point, it does hurt, but dont feel guilty. We can all only do so much and she wouldve only been in pain. She'd been through enough.

I had a rescued dog that I had to put down about 1 1/2 years ago. She was really sick and hurting and lethargic our options where the same, even with hospitalization it would still be a fight and it would be pain. I made the same decision and went through the same feelings. Sadness, guilt, the What-If's, anger at myself, depresion.

Dogs dont think like us. We should think like dogs. She a Really Good Doggy Life, With Some One that Really actually Loved Her and took care of Her! She got to play and be Pet and loved, and thats what YOU gave her. Take Care and My Prayers are with you.

[seeana]

We all go through this pain of losing our loyal and loving pets...its so unfair that they are on this world for such a short time.
The last one I held in my arms to say goodbye was my English mastiff he had cancer and was so stoic and strong to the end.Even now tear's come into my eyes,you did the right thing as some people keep them alive for themselves and that is not fair.

You did it out of love and respect for her and she would have understood.
When you are ready get yourself another loving loyal baby it certainly helps as you would know ....what else can we do.?

The joy I get from my dogs is wonderful I can never imagine being without them, my home would be empty and hollow without them.

Take care.

[zoe114]

No, no, no...don't feel guility. The vet did tell you she was in pain. Your dog is no longer here but she is pain free and her spirit is close to you now. She is happy!!! You gave her a GREAT life!! It is so hard to say good bye. I had to do this with my first dog about 1 1/2 years ago. It was hard, he was dying of cancer and I kept him for as long as I could afford to. When I stopped his medication, I just had to wait till the cancer took him to a painful place. He was active even the day I had to put him down, the cancer was choking himwhen he rested. I loved that dog very much, but they don't get to stay her forever and nor do we. Be happy she came into your life and you into hers, you both gave love to each other. Please don't be afraid to love another pup that needs you as well, your dog will understand and be happy that you will be happy again....she would want that for you.
...I am sorry for your loss