When it’s Time to Say Goodbye to Your Fur Baby

by sierrag on in Health 46
older pug

Observing your dog through the years and watching how he is slowing down is common. Eventually, it had to happen. There will come a time when your fur baby's quality of life will be visibly altered. He may have a displaced hip, go blind, and other physical problems may emerge as he ages.

When that time comes, you will need to ask yourself some questions, such as if it will be kinder to let your fur child go peacefully or hold onto him through the hard times ahead.

If it's the latter — will you be doing your doggy a kindness by keeping him alive even though he's suffering?

It's always a good idea to consult with a veterinarian. Most will be honest with you about your dog's condition. However, ultimately it'll be up to you to make your pup's life-ending decision. Vets will dole out medications for as long as you think your dog will take them but eventually, even your vet will advise you enough is enough and at that point it's up to you to decide.

At that point, you will have to ask yourself pointed questions about your dog's well-being.

After the break out a series of questions provided. Ask yourself if the positives outweigh the negatives. It's time to be honest with yourself — and the fur child who needs you.

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46 thoughts on “When it’s Time to Say Goodbye to Your Fur Baby”

  4. Ernestine Hipp

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    I had to say good bye to my pug (ANGEL) I still think of her and miss her my pug Millie is special and my little care giver now that my health isn’t good. She seems to know when I am not feeling good. She is so loving and caring.

  6. Scott Aubrey

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    I think we nd to think of them. They have given us so much joy and love in the time that we had them. Just remember if u do have to make the decision best for them . Hold them and tell them how much joy and love they hsve given you. And also tell them u will c them at the rainbow bridge. I trully believe that.

  16. Scott Edward Rollins

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    We said goodbye to 2 of our babies in December, we’ve cried over them numerous times. We know we did the right thing, however it still hurts. Our veterinarian called us numerous times after the fact to check on us and reassure us that we did the right thing.

  20. Kristy Odarnit

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    Mine on Thanksgiving dropped and was in obvious distress. She was super up in age and I paid so much money to keep her going because she was my fur child. That day I carried her into the pet hospital wrapped in her favorite blanket that smelled of her human child (my daughter she claimed) and I was a mess. When they finally told me she was in pain and needed to go I said ok because her suffering was cruel. She took her last breath being held like a baby and hugged.

  29. Tanya Steadman

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    Our oldest fur baby (Natti the Pug), crossed the rainbow bridge 2 1/2 weeks ago. We had her to the vets the night before and he said she wasn’t in pain and with some medications she could continue to have a good quality life. She passed away the next afternoon.

  31. Patricia Carson

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    The pug in this picture looks just like mine I had to let go a year ago. I have 2 more up in years now but she was my favorite only because I could hold her and snuggle her. I love my pugs but the three had such different personalities. It is a very hard decision but if there’s pain and or suffering you have to love them enough to let go.

  46. Susan Carroll

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    On page 2, I found something interesting; a picture of me cuddling our beloved Dougie the Puggy, whom we adopted 8 years ago. The picture was taken shortly after that. His face isn’t that black anymore but he’s just as cuddly now as he was then. My husband, Steve Carroll, took the image.

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