dementia in dogs when to euthanize

He now has no teeth, is nearly blind and deaf, and developed cognitive dysfunction that he never recovered from. Many methods exist for ending your dog’s life. And bless you for being a hospice nurse. In the past few days she has started to move her head back and forth, like her eyes are tracking back and forth. This is one of the newer symptoms. I am so sad. I’m so sorry for the lost of Buddy. But it’s an awful decision to have to make however you look at it. Thank you so much Eileen for your invaluable words of wisdom. I also think she’s in pain because she shakes and nothing seems to help. My best thoughts & condolences to YOU ALL! :..widow, I visited the vet this morning with Tommy who is almost 18 , I rescued him when he was 4 . I don’t what I will do. Our pup had a severe hit on his head several months ago and has developed dementia. the quality of life scales are useful too. Her vet and his staff have been so very helpful and compassionate over the years. She lived for two years after her diagnosis. Thank you Eileen. I’m sorry for your loss. I just hope I didn’t have her put to sleep to soon. I hope things go as well as they can for your Bichon. This is a great perspective. I love you more than I could ever convey and I hope wherever you are now that you are young again and not scared anymore. Does he have more bad days than good days? I hope your girls have some more good days, or when the time comes, you are clear on your decision and their passing is smooth. I play her Simon & Garfunkle songs when I walk her path hoping she hears them in HEAVEN! This time? You’re older now CCD is cruel. Sadness, grief and poignancy are all part of the “PARTNERSHIP”.Yesterday was 90 days since my Sophie Girl went to heaven. The only thing I know she enjoys is eating, they both do, but I have to pick them up and put them at the food bowl. Thanks Lauren, it has taken a while to be able to come back to the page. Many prayers for you , Thank you for this site and article, Eileen. I am second guessing my decision, I wish he could tell me if it’s the right thing to do. It makes me feel very selfish. She walks like a staggering drunk, paces endlessly, stands in corners, tries to walk out/in the wrong side of the door, walks in circles around my legs, walks behind furniture and over toys and trips, and has very little interaction with the family. Hugs. sounds healthy. I am crying over your loss, but celebrating the joy that Buddy gave YOU ALL! I’m sorry for your loss. Learned this the hard way with my dogs. Sticking to a … Hugs. Excoriating is the only way to describe it and we said, never again! I’m struggling now with the decision of when is the right time for my Charlie boy. She now has poor to no vision, hearing loss,incontinence and forgetting how to drink and eat, let alone find her bowls. Where he used to cuddle with me he now goes off by himself and sleeps. I hope you are all doing OK. Will he know? and walks into walls. At some point in the last 2 weeks however, we are convinced that she must have had a stroke as she tilts/hangs her head to one side. My prayers are with you and all your puppies. YOU ARE A JEWEL! I still miss him sooo much. My Welsh Terrier, Riley, is 15 years old. I am lost in guilt here. I have spent the last few days crying and looking at pictures and videos. All ready the house feels empty without him. I can only say to you that I will be thinking of you on Wednesday and hoping that one day, I will be as brave as you. Most likely we are the ones suffering and he doesnt even know…. My son hugged him. But Toby never gave me any of them. After my last visit to the vert 3 in a week I decided it was time. I know that’s so hard because my Jacky is going through the same thing and I just don’t know if putting him down is the answer. She was almost 14. So I asked my husband to call around to find someone to come to our home on Monday to do the deed. He has lost his fun personality. Pat,so sorry to read about Maggie.It has been almost a year now that I lost my buddy Oscar Dec. 8 2018.The sadness is still with me how I miss him,still cry just about everyday and always thinking of him,my little buddy miss you.m, Thankful today for my years with Sophie Girl! It broke my heart . my action rather than see my friend suffer more.my thoughts are with both of you. I know that whatever you decide will be the right thing for both of you. Hugs. I sent Sophie girl to the Rainbow Bridge Friday, 5 days ago. He is mostly better, with way less sleepless nights, but in the afternoon and evenings he still gets anxious and begins pacing. Dear Kelly, I’m so sorry your dog’s dementia is getting worse. I have been privileged to have had 5 BEST FRIENDS! Dear Lizzie, Our Darla was a rescue. The last few days he seemed to lose interest in eating and really started to turn in circles and even had difficult standing sometimes. He don’t realize were he is anymore and I have noticed a change in his behavior it scares me to think this is the end if the road . Well, she was asleep until I turned the light off to sleep myself. His vision and his hearing are going. I felt I was being selfish thinking about having him put to sleep, now I’m wondering if I’m the selfish one not having it done. She seems somewhat disconnected from everyone and only gets excited when we follow a routine like morning treats. My dog Buster, is a Jack Russel/Corgi. Almost a year since my beloved & I said goodbye. We muzzle him when we go for walks and if anyone comes to the house he doesn’t really know (just in case) the vet said we need to be careful and not get bit, it’s so painful to say but I actually feel I can’t trust him anymore and muzzle him when I trim his coat or anything else I have to do to him. The actual euthanasia was very peaceful and quick and I know she did not suffer. I’m glad the article helped a bit. If not tomorrow then when will be the right time? Sophie’s mom Roberta here. I had my old girl sedated before euthanasing her,the reasons many.Old dogs can have poor veins and But I look back and could remember all the love I gave Clyde and know he knew that in some small way. problems can arise,if a vein cannot be found. Please know that I did think of you all day on Wednesday and you gave me strength to make the decision for Jack the Wonderdag and after a trip to the beach on Saturday 8th Dec, I gave him 6 pain killers and he went to sleep in my arms and thats where he was when the vet came out to our car and helped him go to the rainbow bridge. We’ve said goodbye to 3 pugs within the past 5 years, all for obvious illnesses, things we could see and test results and x-rays but dementia is just a whole new unfair beast to us. Tom has had signs of dementia for a while . However his … Stick To A Routine. We also had tried Prozac, Xanax, and sedatives. There is no right or wrong decision, it’s what you feel in your heart to be the best for your fur baby. I keep coming back to read more and to read Crickets story over n over. Please see your vet. I made the decision to let her go because she had stopped eating voluntarily and that seemed to be the final straw, but then tonight she was eating on her own like her old self! All of our beloveds ,who we were privileged to have too short a time are at peace! I’m so sorry you are going through this. It’s very clear you love Buster dearly and are not a horrible person! She had a mostly happy life so far, I remember how cute she looked while jumping in excitement for just about anything when she was a young pup. Thank You for writing and sharing your story. Even up until the first of April, she was able to jump up onto the sofa to take her naps. And now, I have discovered a tumor on her back end. I looked out the window a couple of minutes later and his hind end had fallen and he was struggling to get up. Carol,thank for such kind words.Ia m having such a hard time with this,I feel guilty maybe I should have felt with it longer but like you said he was only here in existence.I was such a lucky man to have shared over 16 years of my life with oscar.I still haven’t been able to look at any pictures of us.How i miss my little buddy oscar. Thank you again for your great book which helped me cope, gave me ideas, and explained the unexplainable. Later that day we went to the Vet, (a place he usually hates and pants nervously, but he seem relaxed and ate a couple of treats. He has circling episodes. Sounds like you have excellent vet care which is good. Believe me, I understand. Thank you for letting me know my words helped. On Nov. 11, after approximately, a week of him having most or all the symptoms, I did some research and realized that Livingston has CCD. I’ve been struggling with making the decision, but today we finally decided that it is time to let her go. My soul-dog. Sometimes I think it’s worse on us because he doesn’t seem to be bothered by it. Recently I had to say goodbye to two of my dogs that were suffering from dementia. I hope Buddy had a peaceful passing and my heart goes out to you in this hard time. I’m sorry about Gucci. But this is the hardest thing to explain: I wasn’t really that sad about her dementia. Our group has given me great comfort. The biggest thing for was last weekend we were at the cabin which he used to love. The Vet had said it would last maybe two weeks. She still knows where she is, but often seems distressed and unsettled. He was still eating but drinking was a problem He paced, had accidents, walking into things, had little seizures, cried and never wagged his tail anymore but I felt he still knew me. Bless YOU ALL! Yet I’m still hesitant, everyone says he has no life and he’s on some sort of auto pilot. I have lived with this beautiful dog longer than I’ve lived with any human, including my own parents. There are a lot of people in this comment thread who have had to do it, though. Im broken hearted and so so sad. Hello Susan, I’m glad you have found some solace in these pages. I never thought of that. I wish I could know when the right time is , but I’m having a hard time figuing it out. Whew! After Trazadone, Xanax, acepromazine (20 mg) he finally settled down. I’m agonizing now. In fact, the car ride to the eye doctor was the worse ever with him as he fought me and scratched my face, something he had never done. He never gave up on me. Dear Cyd, BRIDGE 8 months! Do what is best for Rex. She was more human tham she was a dog most of the time. Thank you, Joe. I’ll never forget him, he was my first dog, I’ll get another dog but some are just so special they will be forever in our hearts until we meet again, & I believe in my heart of hearts that if God made it, & it shows & gives love… we will meet again. We’re at a lost. He’s been doing okay the last few years, but we certainly weren’t ready to have an older dog in the house. I write about the things I've learned about owning a dog, the adventures we have, and any advice and tips I've picked up along the way. In the last yr he has really gone downhill. Not as quick as before He was getting stuck in corners. The vet has told us that we have to limit her pacing because of her hips but we literally have to be mean to her to stop her from pacing.,we hate doing that. He would lose function on and off of his rear legs and accidents all the time and the anxiousness at night and out of guilt and the fact he was still himself aside from these factors, he lived probably longer than he should have and that was almost two years ago and I still feel guilt that it was too soon. That makes all kinds of things harder, but letting them go most of all. Dear Theresa, My Pekingese Jack was diagnosed with dementia this year. In fact he is just plain anxious. I wish you peace and strength, and some sweet enjoyment for both of you in his last days. His ability to eat has had a severe decline even when trying to feed him out of the palm of my hand. I got him from 18 Kgs to 7 so I’m sorta proud at it. Prayers for you all as you walk through this challenging decision also. She is like my child. I knew it would be hard but I never imagined how horrible it would actually be. CCD makes the brain deteriorate. Basket case for a couple weeks at first, owing to the traumas she’d been subjected to with all the changes. I pray to St. Roch…& St Francis a lot. I can only pray he’s playing and running wherever he is. I feel tortured worrying I should have tried harder or given her longer Perhaps she was still ok enough?? Not all of the day- but most of it. She still peed when I took her out, bless her heart. I know if I were in her shoes I wouldn’t want to live like that. brother and sister Never really liked any other dogs and kept to himself but always loved me. This is so hard. Thank you for your story. Susan, Dear Cathy, 40 minutes before the vets she came round- the whole thing is heartbreaking. I don’t know for sure if what he has now is still vertigo but he doesn’t walk straight. I am so sorry you are going through this. However, the truth is that he was suffering. Holly, you were the ultimate loved dog. The second symptom I noticed was he would stand in front of a door or in a corner and not know where to go. I landed on your page because Button was sleeping in my arms and then started crying at the top of his lungs for no reason. This is when I began to notice signs of change but didn’t know what it was, old age ? Bruno from Portugal. I won’t let Hunter decline to that point, but he is declining. This website has helped me very much. We all need to make our own decisions about this. She gets ear infections a lot, her teeth are mostly gone and I think she is in pain from bad dental health and her eyes are gunky. I find myself bursting into tears at random thoughts. Dear Lynne, Hi Jeffrey, I think why it’s really hard for us is because we lost our precious Sophie in Oct. of 2018, my Husband took it very hard and ended up in the hospital he is a heart patient. Called yesterday and made the appointment for this morning. Ive taken my dog Jess 18 years old twice to the vet to be put to rest each time I broke down and couldn’t go through with it I am in pieces …she has dementia constantly incontinent and snappy when I fuss her People say I will know when time is right Im torn between mopping urine and faeces and her snapping at me and her enjoying her run in the park Can anyone advise me .Vet says I need her put down before she gets worse. I pick him up to cuddle with him and he lets me (he’s not at all aggressive) but he just isn’t there, he’s trapped in that blankness that has swept over him – he seems now to just exist. (After long observation, I decided that Cricket was not distressed when circling. I think you made a very good decision about her quality of life. He nose bumped my grandmother tea cart but couldn’t hurt it so I let him. Some of us find out the hard way that our dogs don’t always “tell us.” Sometimes they do. If I cancel I feel like it will just be to repeat the cycle of questioning and tears in another couple months. Be kind to yourself as you grieve Holly’s passing and just know that she will be thanking your for releasing her. When your dog loses his or her sense of identity that’s serious business. I hope that your good friends and family will be there to help comfort you in this greatest of losses. He still eats and drinks. Hugs to you, Pam. Today went to a local store. Tomorrow, we’re going to my sister’s for a family dinner. They—and I—don’t want to squeeze out every last day our pets can handle. He’s also mostly deaf and blind. This past August, we almost had to make the decision in the emergency room, when she had a severe episode of IBD. My dog is called Harvey and he is 17 years old. I had him from the rescue centre when he was about 1 year old. She was diagnosed 2 years ago with Cushings disease which is prone in senior dogs. I had gotten it ahead of time for when I would have to take her to get euthanized. He still eats well but when it comes time to go out he often stands there like he doesn’t know what to do. She walks into walls, she stands at the wrong side of doors to come back in the house. Because dogs with cognitive decline are sometimes still physically healthy otherwise, this … Im so glad i found this info. My heart goes out to you. I’m really sorry you are going through this. Really good points, Tom. I hope you and your roommate can be on the same page about what’s best for your 18 1/2 year old. Thanks so much for this article. Emily, I am so sorry. He wasn’t real lovable anymore. I have learned so much here and from the book. There are other conditions that can cause these besides dementia. Our house feels so empty and sad. My girl is 16.5 and going through so much of what you did with cricket. You rescued your beloved pet and ALL that you do is the right thing to do. Our boy acted wild, ran through his fence and into our house. That day we went to his vet, i let him go. Then, she’s fine and relaxed again. I personally don’t believe the dog tells you. We are awakened 10 times a night but have dealt with that. God bless you! He sleep most of the day and thankfully through the night; I have to wake him to go outside and every time, my touch startles him… when he goes outside, he seems lost and confused;he doesn’t go for walks any more. I really don’t know what I should do or if Bella is happy or not…. on the 6th nov last.I was tortured with knowing when it was ‘time’ what helped me decide were the following; My feelings are it’s close to time to say goodbye but I definitely feel selfish. Losing my Montana is like losing a child. Golly, trying not to cry now. Sophie was not happy anymore. I feel for anyone struggling to make their final decision today, and for those who’ve had the decision made for them, and for those who gave their pups a peaceful passing, too; It’s so hard for all of us. This is an affiliate advertising program that is designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees and revenue by advertising and linking to amazon.com with recommendations. I hope it helps. Get lost in corners of the room. However, that doesn’t mean dogs need to be euthanised at the moment of diagnosis. I know if she could tell me in her own words…she is ready. She is in the advanced stages of dementia and constantly circles around. He went so peacefully we knew it was the right thing. But as heaven calls us one by one, But at night when on the rare occasions that she did not roam, I would wake up and think maybe she had died peacefully in her sleep and therefore I would not have to make this heart wrenching decision. Again, I am so sorry. I’m constantly begging his forgiveness in my mind. I notice lately that she is wandering in areas of the house that she has never bothered with before. She passed in June this year. ask close family/friends,they can be more objective . Fran pointed out that I was brave with Sophie girl to send her to the I am struggling with second-guessing if I could have stimulated him more mentally, could I have prevented this evil condition and given him a longer life? We have loved her for 6 years. Thanks for writing. Lulu went to sleep on Friday. Tomorrow is our day to say goodbye to our sweet angel and have memories for a lifetime . About a week ago he started bleeding from his nose and developed GI bleeding. Our hearts will be with you. She hasn’t slept through the night in at least a year, but now with me she is sleeping soundly. My little schnauzer Isabel was almost 16 years old. I was in Massachusetts so I couldn’t be there. I’m so sorry you are going through this with Terra. In most cases, a dog with canine degenerative myelopathy will be put down / euthanized within 6 months to 3 years after diagnosis. I can pray and prepare for g the worse … , My 15 year old Silky Terrier Wilson has had dementia for about a year along with being blind. It will still be very, very, VERY heartbreaking for me and my husband, but I know in my heart we’re doing the very best thing for our sweet girl. Hugs. Do I cry over Sophie after 11 months…YOU BET I DO! Best wishes to you and everyone reading this! I’m so sorry, Steve. This by far has been the hardest loss I have faced because of our bond and I have loss other animals and close family members. On the morning that my Clyde was going to be euthenized I took him for his last walk. But my ex husband and I share custody of him, switching every 6 months, so I thought it was the change. I keep telling myself that it’s too soon, that if I do this now I am basically taking his life because he barks. Jinev,Iam sorry to hear about Gucci.I understand your sadness and pain,my Oscar went through the exact same problems your explaining and on Dec.8 2018 made the decision to let him be free of all his hurt and pain.I know he is in a better place now and picture him playing pain free,how i miss him so much. To all of you on this journey I wish you the wisdom and strength to do the tight thing for your fur baby. I’ve been making his dog food, as he won’t eat commercially prepared food any longer. I want to change my mind…but I know this is the right action. He would no longer stare into my eyes w love. The words written here are very comforting, thank you all…. I don’t have the heart to have her put down. Your article has helped me in terms of making the decision. And for current friends like James who is about to undertake what your heart is telling you is impossible to comprehend, I can only add that it is possible and you being able to make that difficult decision is what makes you an incredible parent, no matter for how long you were one, that you can help them when they need you most. time will tell. It is so terribly hard. (I guess perhaps the aggression indicates that he is?) Dear Monica, and the comments from others suffering as I am … thanks for sharing your love … I read this all last night up with my new man. Vivien,so sorry to read about Jazzy.My buddy oscar was the same,it really brakes your heart.We had said are goodbyes on Dec the 8th how I wish I still had him.There is not a day i don’t think of him,I still talk to him as if he was right next to me.HUGS out to you. I would like to give hugs out to each and everyone of you.The decision to euthanize your loved one is the hardest one to make,I also made the decision on December 8 2018.Today on June 8 2002 ,seventeen years ago my buddy Oscar and I found each other .What a bond and love i had for him we were never apart always together.I still think and cry everyday for him I don’t wish for a certain day they were all special.Sometimes I can still hear him and feel him next to me,I have dreams that were in the park,at the lake or on a walk together,how i miss him.I know all his pain is gone now.Oscar i just want you to know that I love you and pray for you everyday.I know we will meet someday again. I understand. To quote Sally Field’s character M’Lynn in Steel Magnolias, “I was there when that wonderful creature drifted into my life and I was there when [s]he drifted out. There are very few things that make me cry, but this situation is already taking the best of me and my family. SophieGirl’s “Dogow”, here with my heartfelt thoughts with YOU ALL! BEST TO YOU!! Its a decision we can go second guess ourselves over and over.I wish you both peace. none hurt so much as losing my jenny, she was total love from the moment i had the gift of her to the day she left her body. Patty. It’s a terrible decision to make. I stumbled across this site searching for some wise words that may help me. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I’m so thankful to have found this article. Even though it was the best decision for our boy..it was still the hardest. Best to YOU & YOURS I’m sort of ready to accept the reality but I fear a lot for my mother (she’s 66) and younger sister (26), they are very emotional over this situation and won’t accept that maybe it’s time to let Buffy rest in peace. He was so lucky to have you. Mobility plays such … It is helping me to have the courage to euthanize my dear, sweet, nearly 17 year old Toby today. In fact, today he’s having a “good” day, which is making the reality of what is to come so much more difficult. I do still cry and will always miss her…aka my baby. I was proud that she was still at her lifetime normal weight of 12 pounds. link to Why Can’t You Pet a Service Dog? The new vet told me about the disorder but it was so hard I felt liked I killed my best friend. But, she is not doing fine. We’re up a lot at night with him which makes the work day exhausting for my husband and me. He was my son. Buster is lucky to have ended up with you, that’s for sure. Buddy was getting stuck in corners, falling into his food, and there was no life in his personality anymore at all. But, it is important to remember that you don’t have to make this decision alone. Good luck. For 40 years I was privileged to have THE BEST FRIENDSHIP from 5 BESTIES! Thank you for sharing your story. Recently I have started to begin to think about if we are doing right by Harvey but we just love him so much and cannot imagine our lives without him. She actually slept at night. I always thought I would NEVER make that choice for my dog; But then, the dementia began and her condition got worse and worse over a 9 month period. Your article helped me to understand that I did the best I could for my friend. I thought if I could manage his anxiety that things would be okay. Well another week and still have Jess with me ..when I made a final decision to go ahead with putting her to sleep she seemed to perk up and hadn’t been incontinent for a few days so again i’m agonising weather its the right thing ..I spend every day assessing her behaviour and weather I have the right to end her life its getting a bit obsessional as my life is on hold I cant leave her for long and cant take her out far and no holidays as she needs nursing I cannot let him suffer any further. Dear Michelle, I know we are almost at the end but as you have said on this site, it is so difficult when their mobility and appetite is so good. Teri, you have left me without words. It was just me and my Sammy. I can’t keep watching him pace and get lost in his own home, anymore. It has really helped. You gave him such a good life. I am so sorry you are having to go through the torment of this decision. I’m so glad the article helps a little bit. Bella had lots of health issue, Cushing disease (well controlled thru medications and regular tests), food/seasonal allergies and chronic UTI. I am near to euthanasia but making the decision is Stunned, we were stunned. I have counseled others about quality of life and how in the wild they would walk off and die or become prey but we keep them safe and alive longer… And yet, I’m struggling with making the decision to end his life. Our little 16 year old Marty (toy fox terrier) is showing all of the signs he has dementia & seems to be getting worse the last couple of days! I haven’t stopped thinking about all of the “what-ifs”. Between the wall and tv cabinet or under an end table. I know you did right by Macy. Luckily she sleeps well at night and through the day. I’m so sorry for your loss. I know you understand. She is on pain meds to make her comfortable and relaxed. I’m sorry you are going through it too. She barks at the wall, all day/night. Dear Kat, My heart is breaking and I am trying to honor her by letting her rest. Still impressed by all you have done and are doing for Rowdy to keep him as comfortable as possible. I can say for sure you are not a monster. We put her on Sam-e for that. Would stay up n pant and pace or sleep in weird places. I get what ur saying because he was still eating n drinking n coming to me but he was so anxious i couldn’t bear to upset him like he was. I wish for peace and comfort for all of you and for your dogs. At home he does ok but the reality is we are going to be on the go over the summer often and it seemed so hard on him. My dog is 15. I think our vet is just waiting for us to make the decision. My thoughts & prayers with YOU ALL! He has been declining steadily over the past year. My 19 year old daughter is coming home this Thursday to say her final goodbyes. I don’t mean to make this about me – I just want you to know you are NOT alone in your intense feelings. There are a lot of people here who can relate to what you describe. Changing lighting, soft soothing music to no noise whatsoever, toys/treats to keep him busy, sedation, laying on the floor with him, nothing works. If the time comes, it will be your own realization. My heart goes out to you. No one can say for sure, especially without seeing your dog, but there are some general guidelines about stages. 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