How do veterinarians euthanize a dog? What is the process like? What actually happens when a dog is euthanized? I've had 2 dogs put to sleep recently... Here's what it was like. From the perspective of someone who's been through it several times with her own dogs through the years and who's also learned a lot while working in a vet's office.
Time passes much too quickly, and ultimately we dog lovers have to face the fact that our time together is winding down. The day will come when decisions (like putting your dog to sleep) have to be made. It's never easy -- but planning ahead now will help you later. Take it from me... over the years we've gone through this 7 times. Sometimes it was a no-brainer. Other times, it wasn't. Here's how to prepare for your dog's last days.
My dog ate Advil. (A single 200 mg liquid gel capsule with Ibuprofen inside.) Dogs and Ibuprofen don't mix - so I knew it was important to treat this right away! I rushed her to the vet, and I'm glad I did. Here's what I've learned about Ibuprofen toxicity in dogs.
Have a senior dog? Here are the most common health problems in older dogs that you need to be aware of. How to prepare for your senior dog’s final years healthwise.
Wondering how to get help with vet bills for your pet, and don't know where to start? The Brown Dog Foundation helps dog owners who are facing expensive vet bills in order to save their dog's life. As long as you are willing and able to pay a portion of the veterinarian's cost to save your dog's life, the Brown Dog Foundation will help pay the rest! If you don't live in Tennessee, see our extensive list of other organizations that help pay vet bills by state.
According to veterinarians, when is it time to euthanize a dog? After working at a vet AND having 2 of my own dogs put to sleep recently, I can help you get through this difficult time. Here's everything you need to know about when to euthanize a dog. Here are 5 signs that it's time. Plus advice that other veterinarians have personally given me. And the official Quality of Life Scale for dogs -- to help you gauge your dog's quality of life.
My dog has cancer. Actually, I've had 2 dogs with 2 different types of cancer. One died soon after being diagnosed with bladder cancer. (The chemo treatments didn't work.) The other was only given 3 to 6 months to live after being diagnosed with canine lung cancer -- but he's happy and healthy 2 years later after I chose a holistic cancer treatment for dogs. Here are the supplements for dogs with cancer that I've used, plus the dog cancer diet that he eats daily.
Knowing the symptoms of dog bloat could actually save your dog's life -- because bloat comes on quickly and can kill a dog within hours if left untreated. Here's what you need to know about the signs of bloat in dogs, risk factors that predispose your dog to getting bloat, and tips for preventing bloat in dogs. These are all things I wish I had known before my dog died of bloat.
Thousands of dogs get the canine parvovirus each year. Of those, 15% will die. Without treatment, 100% will die. Here's what you need to know about dog parvo disease including: the symptoms of parvo, how it's spread, and the treatment for parvo. If you suspect that your dog is suffering from parvo, take your dog to the vet right away! Most deaths from the canine parvo virus occur within 48 to 72 hours.
Pyometra, a serious infection of the uterus, is a potentially deadly condition that affects unspayed female dogs. Symptoms & treatment for pyometra in dogs.
