How can i deal with pet euthanasia...? HELP!!!!!!

Question

the vet is going to perform euthanasia on my dog tomorrow..ive been crying my heart out all day and i dont know what to do. i feel guilty that i am depriving him of his right to live but i feel bad and i think that if i keep him alive and in pain because of his mouth tumor..i really dont know how to deal with it i have no other choice because hes scheduled for euthanasia tomorrow....

Answer 1

The saddest day of my life was the day i called the vet to have my cat euthanized.  The overwhelming guilt was unbearable.  I even had to see a grief counselor.

You are doing the right thing.  Write down the reasons that this is necessary, and how he is suffering right now, so you can refer to it when you feel down.  Then after he is gone, write down all of your feelings and emotions---it does help.

I cried non-stop for 5 days, and it gradually became easier so I was able to cope.

Good luck...

Answer 2

I'm so sorry. Being a pet owner myself, it's so so hard when we have to lose a loved one, they are like one of our children.

But... his suffering will be over and that's more important than our need to keep them. After losing my pet, I grieved for a long time. I wrote a poem about him.. to those without pets, they thought I was nuts. But feelings are feelings. Just hold fast to the thought that you are doing him a favor but not letting him go on with so much suffering. It wouldn't be fair. You can rest assured that you are doing the right thing. Even people today have living wills so that they can, in advance, tell their loved ones that they don't want to go on living under certain medical conditions. If your dog had that opportunity, I'm sure he would tell you the same, put an end to my suffering.

Rejoice in the time you shared with your dog, remember the wonderful love he gave you, and life will go on for you. It's ok to grieve.

Check out this site, I hope this can help you by reaching out to others in your situation.

http://www.itchmo.com/the-grief-over-the...

Answer 3

He's not gone..

This is the rite thing to do, the guilties of keeping a suffering dog could haunt you for a long time. Its best.

I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep.

I could see that you were crying, you found it hard to sleep.

I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear,

"It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."

I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea

You were thinking of the many times your hands reached down to me.

I was with you at my grave today, you tend it with such care.

I want to re-assure you, that I'm not lying there.

I walked with you towards the house as you fumbled for your key.

I gently put my paw on you, I smiled and said, "It's me."

You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair

I tried so hard to let you know that I was standing there.

It's possible for me to be so near you every day

To say to you with certainty, "I never went away."

You sat there very quietly, then smiled; I think you knew...

In the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.

The day is over... I smile and watch you yawning

And say "good-night, God bless, I'll see you in the morning."

And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side.

I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see.

Be patient, live your journey out... then come home to be with me.

~Author Unknown~

Answer 4

I am so sorry.   But you love him, let him fly away.  You'll see him again

Answer 5

It is really hard when your pet dies and it never gets easy.  Just know that you are doing the best thing for your dog and letting him go peacefully.  You are not depriving him of his right to live, you are helping him to die peacefully.  He is in pain and it would be dreadful to let him carry on in pain, he will thank you for this release.

Answer 6

Sorry to hear about your dog. Your dog will no longer be in any pain, which is something you should be happy about, not sad. Always remember the good times you had! While you can never replace your pet, getting a new friend can't hurt. =)

Answer 7

i am soo sorry you have to go through that but if he is in pain think of it as doing him a favour and if you really feel that upset keep a small toy with you when possible and when you feel like crying take it out and think of the good times you had and remeber him when you firswt got him and that he is no longer in pain

and again im so sorry i feel for you.