14 Responses for "Should I have my dog euthanized and how should I handle the situation?"

1. lady gaga March 14th, 2010 at 12:13 pm 1

   Take her to the vet and ask their opinion.It doesn't sound like she enjoying a good quality of life right now. But she may be sick and can be helped.

2. taylor swift March 14th, 2010 at 12:13 pm 2

   The dog probably still misses your mom. And to the fact she is old also and they will lose their spunk when they get old have you taken her to the vet for a check up don't put her to sleep maybe get her a friend to play with spend more time tryin to get the dog to play with you u still need to see a vet

3. selena gomez March 14th, 2010 at 12:13 pm 3

   I think you should take her to the vet first, to see if there are any tests that can be done or anything to help her get better, but it does seem that it might be better to euthanase her. It will be hard (I know from experience) but at the end of the day, you have to do what is right for the dog. I know that if I were blind, deaf, losing my nerve system and unable to control my bodily functions, I certainly wouldn't want to keep living. And though (as someone else said) 14 isn't that old for a small dog (they can live for 17-18 years), it doesn't mean that the dog will stay HEALTHY for all those years.I'm sorry for your poor dog Source(s): My own dogs

4. justin bieber March 14th, 2010 at 12:13 pm 4

   Take her to the Vets, and hold her in your arms and help her cross the bridge knowing she is loved. Read the Rainbow Bridge poem and know that she will be joyously joining your Mom. http://www.petloss0o0com/poems/maingrp/rai…

5. taylor lautner March 14th, 2010 at 12:13 pm 5

   I'm really sorry about the loss of your mom! Before you think of putting her down, I would take her to the vet and see if there is anything the vet can do to help her. If not, then she has no quality of life left, she's not enjoying life and the most humane thing you can do, is to put her out of her misery! Again, I'm very sorry!http://www.paws2heaven0o0com/poems/if_it_s…http://www.paws2heaven0o0com/poems/may_i_g…http://www.indigo.org/rainbowbridge_ver2…

6. taylor swift March 14th, 2010 at 12:13 pm 6

   When my mom's elderly cat stopped eating, lost a lot of weight, and lost complete control of bowels the vet said the kindest thing to do for an animal that has lost its quality of life is to put it down. Sounds like your shi tzu is ready to join your mom.

7. taylor lautner March 14th, 2010 at 12:13 pm 7

   your dog has enjoyed her life with you for fourteen years, but being blind, deaf, numb, forgetful, and getting burned without being able to feel it is not enjoying life. she loves you just as much as you love her, but all good things must come to an end. life will be different without her, but you'll get used to the change. and don't ever think that you will forget how wonderful it was to have her when she was healthy, because she will always be a part of your best memories. and plus, all dogs go to heaven

8. taylor lautner March 14th, 2010 at 12:13 pm 8

   Quality of life is none. Euthanize.

9. taylor lautner March 14th, 2010 at 12:13 pm 9

   It may be hard, but with all the facts taken into account, euthanasia is the kinder option.

10. taylor swift March 14th, 2010 at 12:13 pm 10

    Before making the decision to end her life, take her to the vet and get her a check-up. Source(s): de

11. selena gomez March 14th, 2010 at 12:13 pm 11

    Yake it to the vet. It;s hard, but the dog will be in a better place, maybe hanging with your moms in heaven! be strong!

12. selena gomez March 14th, 2010 at 12:13 pm 12

    you should discuss the overall health of the dog with your vet and get his opinion. from the sound of things she may be giving up on life after your mom died. It is hard for one to lose an owner after so many yr. She has a lot of health problems and the best thing for you to do may be euthanasia but the vet should help you make that decision. Sorry about your mom and about the dog being sick.

13. miley cyrus March 14th, 2010 at 12:13 pm 13

    You should start with taking her to a vet..14 is not that old for a small dog. There may be something wrong that is treatable. My vet would NEVER put your dog down because of her age or her symptoms without a check up..blood work and very possibly working on some of the "issues" your are stating. Maybe the dog is wheezing from allergies or asthma If you really do love her give a good vet a chance to treat her and work with him first.

14. taylor swift March 14th, 2010 at 12:13 pm 14

    I think it's time to let her go. she doesn't seem to have any quality of life now.She may be forgetting where she is supposed to go toilet, or just can't control it. Just think about how she is living now, she doesn't want to play or eat. Can't see, can't hear properly. She would be very confused, especially with your mum gone.Se sounds really sick and 14 is fairly old. Remember your mum wouldn't have wanted her to suffer, and even though it's really hard sometimes the kindest thing we can do for a pet is to let to go.Treat me kindly, my beloved master, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me.Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I should lick your hand between the blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me do.Speak to me often, for your voice is the world’s sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when your footsteps falls upon my waiting ear.When it is cold and wet, please take me inside, for I am now a domesticated animal, no longer used to bitter elements. And I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth. Though had you no home, I would rather follow you through ice and snow than rest upon the softest pillow in the warmest home in all the land, for you are my god and I am your devoted worshiper.Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for although I should not reproach you were it dry, I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst. Feed me clean food, that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side, and stand ready, willing and able to protect you with my life should your life be in danger.And, beloved master, should the great Master see fit to deprive me of my health or sight, do not turn me away from you. Rather hold me gently in your arms as skilled hands grant me the merciful boon of eternal rest – and I will leave you knowing with the last breath I drew, my fate was ever safest in your hands.Best wishes and my sincere condolences.