Euthanasia questions :(

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I don't think i'm really asking for advice, just want to talk about clover & hope i'm doing the right thing. We're spoiling her for the weekend & then i think it will be her last vets appointment on monday.

She is almost 7 1/2 and has been having ongoing kidney troubles for at least 6 months. 2 weeks ago, she had hemorrhagic cystitis which we have been treating with anti-biotic injections everyday. Yesterday, the vet gave her the baytril orally and by the evening she was really poorly again. She has a small harmless lump on her bum, which gets sore on and off from the urine. 2 days ago the sore came back with avengence & despite bathing & using dermisol cream, it's just getting worse. However gentle i am, it hurts her a lot for me to clean it.

She is really off her food (apart from hay, which is strange.. i don't know why she isn't eating vege?) & has gone quite thin.

When they put them to sleep, can you go in with them? and another query... my mum thought i was being silly but in all seriousness. I'm worried she will get upset when they put her in the box to make her sleepy. Do you think it's a silly idea to put her in an open top plastic box for a minute or so, every now and then (obv not that often!) to be used to it. When i first put her in her box in the morning to go to the vets, she always starts digging at the corner... i'm worried she's be the same. Does anyone know how quickly after being put in the box, they go to sleep?

I just hope i can leave the vet straight afterwards, i think i'm going to be a bit of a mess

Nici x
 
I'm so sorry to read about Clover's poor health, I was just looking at her photos on the other topic, she's a lovely looking piggy :smitten:

It must be an awful decision for you to have to make, only you can decide if you think it's time to say goodbye. Sometimes it is kinder to let a pet go if he/she is in pain. Clover is such a good age and i'm sure she has had a wonderful life with you, you sound like a very caring owner.

I've never had a piggy put to sleep, but I would have thought that any good vet should allow you to go in with her. I don't think it's silly what you are thinking about Clover and the box, your idea sounds like a good one, it would help her get used to it over the weekend. I'm sure the vet will understand that you will be upset.
 
Oh Hun i was in the same postion about 2 months ago, she was slowly going down hill and had been visiting the vet on loads of occasions, But we made the decision on the Friday and it was if she knew as she passed away the Saturday, I think it is nicer to have them put to sleep by the time they reach this stage, and we had her gassed to make her sleepy before they gave her the injection,, she was so tired i think she welcomed the end?

I sad you have to make this hard decision, i am here if you want to chat,
 
Thank you both for your words!

I think the only thing keeping her as healthy as she is, is the antibiotics. She's been having them on and off for months. It's quite hard because she doesn't look very ill, just a bit dull... but i have to tell myself, she's in a lot of pain (she was definitley more miserable when she didn't have the injection yesterday). It just feels wrong to kill something you love :(
 
I know exactly how you feel, I have a sick piggie at the moment who is 7 years old. While well in herself I may have to make the decision to let her go too. :'( :'( :'( Its not an easy choice to make, and a part of me dies every time I have to let one of my furries go.

A bit of advice, and my own personal one.. if you do have to make the decision to let Clover go, dont watch it being done. Its nicer to remember the good times and happier memories. I know each person is different when it comes to that time but I know I get too upset.

My thoughts are with you, as I too know how hard this type of decision is.

hugs xx
 
If you chose to stay with her till the end then it will all be over quickly for her, vets usually do give them a bit of gas to make them sleepy then just inject them as mentioned. They always look so peaceful that helps too.

Thinking of you and your hard decision..............
 
Its a very difficult positiion to be in. The only time I have ever had a pet PTS was a rabbit. We had only had her a few months and I blubbed like a baby in the waiting room and in the consulting room.

I thought I would be having Spike (cat) PTS yesterday. I was in bits on the phone just making the appointment as I feared the worse. He has numerous probs, but his back legs are currently playing up and he keeps bumping into things and falling off his chair (he also has bad eyesight). The vet has given him some tablets to ease pain etc, but he is back at the vets on Monday also.

I have booked a late appointment so we can all go - just in case its bad news. We will all be there til the very very end.

I know the vet will be straight with me and if he feels Spike is in pain, he will tell me. I also know that no matter how upset we will all be, that ultimately I will do what Spike needs. If he is any pain or his quality of life is such that its detrimental to him, I will make the decision.

Ask the vet for their opinion - mine normally says 'well, if it my my pet .......'. A good vet will be honest with you and advise you what to do. Ultimately the decision is yours, but you will know when the time comes that you will do the right thing.

I am sure the vet will give you the option to be there, should it come to that. I actually get annoyed when I see people come out of the consulting room and then go back in a few minutes later to collect their pet.

I hope the news isn't bad on Monday for both of us.

As awful as it sounds, I am actually hoping that Spike goes peacefully in his sleep one night.
 
I was in this postion too with my munchkin, it is such a hard decision to make.

Thinking of you

xxxxx
 
aww I'm so sorry your having to make this decision, must be really hard :'( you nearly had me in tears reading about it :(

She has got to a good age, and I'm sure shes had a wonderful life, if you go ahead with this just try and remeber the good times you had, Ive never had a pet pts but i think I would stay with her right til the end then shes not on her own.
 
Its the last decent thing you can do for your pet as a responsible owner :police:

But probably one of the hardest things you'll ever do in your life, it never gets easier, but at least you'll know you were a good friend and kind to your pet right to the end x :smitten:
 
aww poor clover

yes you can go in with them but you dont have to... I'm sure ou can ask the vets to get her used to it,

hope it isnt too traumatic for the poor love...

enjoy your time here lovley piggy :smitten:
 
so sorry for you but what a great age and that must be due to all the love and care you have given. only ever had my cats put to sleep and it's your choice if you want to watch or not.

when my cats were put to sleep i wanted to be there to make sure they were safe and felt loved(maybe that sounds silly) i held my cats and talked to them why they were injected and that made me feel better. my eyes did fill with tears but i felt they went to sleep in peace and knew i was there.

you have to do what feels right to you.

the injection is quick. use an open box if that keeps clover calmer.

it's going to hurt you but remember it shows how much you love clover to be able to do this and not to be selfish and keep her alive for you.

your taking away her pain and there is no greater love than that.

find a nice place to bury her and plant a shrub in her memory.

thought are with you
 
oh poor piggie and you. :'(
it sounds like she's had a great life and it's probably time to stop now, she'll be much happier with out the pain etc., but i know how hard it can be. i had this a while a go with ginger, who got cancer and had loads of tumors, he was in so much pain and so tired that it wasn't fair to keep him going. You are allowed to stay with them, the box thing sounds a good idea, and don't be worried about crying in front of the vet, i was in such a state, but they don't mind. :) look after yourself love, and remember you've been a great mummy and she's had a great life! :smitten:
 
oh God I feel so sorry for you having been in this position so often, last year my darling dog Charlie was PTS ( cant say the words) he was blind caused by a stroke and falling all over the place I said my goodbyes to him at home and Mick took him up with strict instructions to stay with him cuddling him and talking to him unitl he had gone which he did do, I personally cannot be with them as I want the last time of seeing them they were alive , I trust my vets to be gentle with them apparently they give them a whiff of gas then inject when asleep so its like they go in their sleep, be brave and try not let your feelings come into it you are doing it for Clover and your love for her is why you are doing it , :'(
 
Before you go ask that the bill is mailed to you- they will understand (I hope!).

Re euthanasia if you want to be there then say so. She will be secure in your arms as long as you are able to do this. Ask them or get someone to ask for you. Tell them beforehand that she's coming home after/staying so they don't prolong your stay at the surgery. Take a towel to wrap her in, hold her in it then afterwards wrap her up.

They should give gas to make her sleepy before the final injection- ask for this.

Hope this helps
 
our vets always send a bill when you've lost an animal, when Charlie died they even sent a hand written letter with a beautiful verse in it and a paw print on the front that was so thoughtful ,
 
karenrgpr said:
Before you go ask that the bill is mailed to you- they will understand (I hope!).

Re euthanasia if you want to be there then say so. She will be secure in your arms as long as you are able to do this. Ask them or get someone to ask for you. Tell them beforehand that she's coming home after/staying so they don't prolong your stay at the surgery. Take a towel to wrap her in, hold her in it then afterwards wrap her up.

They should give gas to make her sleepy before the final injection- ask for this.

Hope this helps
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I agree entirely with all the advice Karen has given. Our vet also sends the bill on and always makes the piggy look comfortable wrapped up in a towel. Having to make this decision is always really difficult but in your heart of hearts you will know when the time is right. We had some "special time" with Roxy before she was PTS and my girls still talk about those final hours. Give your little darling lots of cuddles and TLC as I know you will, thinking about you and sending hugs.
 
:'( So very sorry to hear about little Clover.I've had to make the same heart wrenching decision to have pets pts.Just last June my beautifully new zealand white rabbit Harvey was about 8yrs old,he had lost alot of body condition and had stopped eating.After a few days i knew it was time,but my heart said no! The vet injected into Harvey's ear,while i held him,i owed him that,not to be alone! He was over the bridge in seconds to meet his wife Honey. :'( I still miss him,I've tears in my eyes and lump in my throat just writing this! I've had to make this decision too many times! Even had a budgie pts!She had a beak deformity! My heart goes out to you at this very sad time! :'(
 
Oh how awful for you, big hugs to you.
All the advice given sounds good to me. I have never had a pet pts but I would say do whatever feels best for you and your little one. Cuddle her whilst it is being done if you can and if you want to be in there and she will have you there as she leaves you for rainbow bridge. I have tears in my eyes, she had a very long and happy life. x
 
All the best hun. It's very hard losing a piggle. I had to have mine put down in May due to 2 lymph node lumps. She was only 5 months and a little darling. I was gutted! I cried so much that even the vet man gave me a hug. It's very hard but i think you'll do the right thing. You dont want a piggy in pain. Hope things go ok. :-*
 
Oh love i was hoping this wasn't going to come to this :'( :'(
Hugs and cuddles for you, you and only you can make this decision and whatever you make you will know it's the right one for your little darling heart Clover :smitten:

Will be thinking of you :'( :'(
 
So sorry to hear about your piggy and I can understand how you feel about having something you love pts but when it comes down to it you know when its time to let go and what needs to be done. I feel for you I really do having gone through it numerous times with cats, dogs and the hardest of all my horse. Don't worry about crying I was a total wreck each time although I did try and hold back when it was my horse cause i didn't want to spook him, cried like I would'nt stop afterwards. Go in with clover if you can but equally don't feel bad if you just can't, everyones different. Hugs and kisses.
 
if i was you i would pray for angels to come in the night and take her. not very practical i know but worth a try. i feel for you, i hate this bit.
 
I'm so sorry to hear about poor Clover :'(

When I was 15 I had my 10 year old piggy put to sleep - she died in my arms. It was one of the hardest thing I've done but I was glad I was with her when she went.
 
Thank you so much everyone for your replies! It's so sad to hear all the stories of people's lovely pets :'( My thoughts are with those with poorly pets or having to make this horrible decision *hugs*

We saw 2 vets today and they both said they think it's time. she had her antibiotic and anti inflammatory this morning, and the vet didn't charge us anything.

I really understand the praying she would just go in her sleep. I have this feeling that she might do before monday. She is really very poorly today. She is bleeding again, and her bum is very sore. She's gone lethargic and wobbly... and when i put my hand in front of her, she just rests her head on it. Her little ears are very warm. I feel less guilty for 'giving up' on her after seeing her like this, i think she has had enough :embarrassed: Luckily i took some pictures yesterday, when she wasn't feeling so bad.

While i walked out today, the vet put his arm around me.. I think they know she means a lot to us (my family). I think i want to be with her, i can't imagine her just having near strangers around her, she'll think she's going in for another op or a scan.

I don't think i'll want other pets for a long, long time :(
Nici x
 
NIci I am feeling so sorry for you having to go through this i've not long ago been through it as well , when oyu jsut prey that they go to sleep forever nad wont need the Vets help, seems shes made her choice bless her little heart how can these little furballs make us so ill with worry over them, thinking of you hun and of course clover, sweet sweet dreams clover :-*
 
Here's hoping you find her asleep and don't have to make that journey...
 
Oh Nici I'm so sorry :'(

I too hope Clover takes it out of your hands & gently falls asleep.
Thinking about you & Clover :-*
 
Oh Nici I hope poor little Clover goes to sleep by herself. Big hugs for both of you.
 
Hi Nic

I'm so sorry to hear Clover is quite poorly now :'( I also hope that Clover falls asleep so you won't have to make such a sad decision. If you do i'm sure you will be able to be strong for Clover. Please don't feel guilty, you aren't giving up on her, she knows that.

Clover_kins said:
While i walked out today, the vet put his arm around me.. I think they know she means a lot to us (my family). I think i want to be with her, i can't imagine her just having near strangers around her, she'll think she's going in for another op or a scan.
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It sounds like you have a really lovely vet. I can understand you wanting to be with her, when our pig Poppy died in May, my boyfriend and I were both with her and although it was hard, I was glad that she wasn't alone and hope it gave her a little comfort. I know it's really hard at the moment and you're hurting, thinking of you and Clover.
 
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