Big Katuna
Deland, FL
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I think assuming responsibilties for end of life management is relevent. I have known pet owners who really loved their dog that put the dog through misery because they couldn't bear to put the animal down. One fellow had an old dog with bad hips and the dog could not get up on its own and go out to perform bodily functions, built a cart, would take it outside, dog often would urinate and defecate laying down inside and was in lots of pain, on pain management, etc. At the risk of sounding cold, when a dog can't walk out on its own, do its business and walk back in and eat, etc, its time to put them down.
My Kharma ran over my Dogma.
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rockhillmanor
On the Road
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hmmm, I think it's best I refrain from adding my 2 cents on this thread.
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so as to have the life that is waiting for us.
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CatandJim
Tulsa, OK- not old enough to be a true
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"Big Katuna" you have a good point..... knowing when it's time to make that most difficult of all decisions. Excellent insight.
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erpa
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That's what we do!!!!
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leahnrandy
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A friend told me that when the pet takes over your life (with it's illness) it's time to put them down. At the time I needed to hear that. You have to decide when it is right for you. Just please don't let them suffer.
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Hiker3
Florida
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I'll add that you need to trust your instincts. And you need to pay attention the body language of your beloved pet.
I was late to work one morning (13 years ago) because I felt my cat was acting strange (not eating for more than two meals and hissed at me...yikes! not her self at all) so I took her to the vet.
He advised if I had waited until after work, she would have had brain damage from a high fever (of unknown origin).
We must know what constitutes weird or ill behavior. That gets easier over time as you get to know your pet.
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CatandJim
Tulsa, OK- not old enough to be a true
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Very good advice from Hiker. I'm glad you trusted your instincts! 
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chuckster11
Idaho
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I wish to live my pet owning life in such a manner that Cesar Milan does not have to come to my home for an intervention--I do not want to be responsible for creating yet another "dog expert", trained by the National Geographic Network. I have too much respect for the average pet owner to contribute to that irritation.
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CEK0515
Near Tahoe National Forest
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Well if I ever need a dog intervention, I want Victoria Stillwell.
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old guy
Oregon (pronounced Or e gun)
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my little girl is well loved, well fed, well treated and spoiled to death. And in return she lets me know she is Gods' gift to us. She is a rescue dog and worth every penny I paid for her and then some. She goes every where with us and knows more than I do. Yes, I admit it and it shows. She loves to travel and camp. My kind of woman!
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