mrsbloggett
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A very sad post - I am taking my beloved Holly for her last vets visit this afternoon and I feel I should be with her at the end. Having never had to do this before, could anyone please advise me on what to expect?
What to expect at the end......
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AmyMay
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I can only tell you what happened with a cat of mine.
She was injected and slipped away very, very peacfully.
(((((((((( ))))))))))))) xx
She was injected and slipped away very, very peacfully.
(((((((((( ))))))))))))) xx
MizElz
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She should pass very smoothly and peacefully; one of ours slipped away whilst chewing on a digestive biscuit! She still had the crumbs in her mouth when she had gone!
Just be a little aware that if things do go 'wrong', there may be a slight struggle; though this is very unlikely, we have been unlucky enough to know two occasions where it has been a little tricky - although one was down to an incompetent vet
. She may cry a little, but I don't believe they know what is happening - it is generally all over in seconds.
I have great respect for you wanting to be there; that way, she will know you are with her to the very end. Unfortunately, not everyone feels they can do it, but you deserve real credit for this!
I hope it all goes smoothly, and that she passes with dignity. Thinking of you xx
Just be a little aware that if things do go 'wrong', there may be a slight struggle; though this is very unlikely, we have been unlucky enough to know two occasions where it has been a little tricky - although one was down to an incompetent vet
I have great respect for you wanting to be there; that way, she will know you are with her to the very end. Unfortunately, not everyone feels they can do it, but you deserve real credit for this!
I hope it all goes smoothly, and that she passes with dignity. Thinking of you xx
GinaB
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When Windsor was PTS my uncle held him in his arms and hugged him as the vet injected him. He knew nothing of it and just slipped very peacefully away like he was sleeping.
*hugs* for you and Holly xx
*hugs* for you and Holly xx
sikaran
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How horrid for you. It's very quick and very peaceful, and most vets are very understanding and compassionate to the owners. Take plenty of tissues and sunglasses to hide red eyes. You are very brave for staying with her until the end.
A1fie
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No advice to offer but just sending you big big hugs x
kibob
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Hugs to you, a very brave decision to make. When we had our lab PTS he just drifted off peacefully - he was ready to go
, I am sure Hollys' passing will be as peaceful xx
MurphysMinder
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Sending you loads of hugs, a horrible time for you. They usually go off to sleep very peacefully, and as others have said most vets are very understanding at times like this.
Acolyte
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So sorry to hear that - hugs for you and Holly.
With both my whippets it was really quick and peaceful - I had pre-warned the vets so I walked straight into the consulting room (having made it quite clear I would not be waiting around in reception!), the injection was pre-prepared, so the vet just gave them the injection and they just fell asleep in my arms. It was horrible for me - about to cry now thinking about it - but very peaceful for them.
With both my whippets it was really quick and peaceful - I had pre-warned the vets so I walked straight into the consulting room (having made it quite clear I would not be waiting around in reception!), the injection was pre-prepared, so the vet just gave them the injection and they just fell asleep in my arms. It was horrible for me - about to cry now thinking about it - but very peaceful for them.
Ravenwood
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Thats so sad - thinking of you this afternoon.
Tia
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Generally dogs just pass away quietly and peacefully; once in a while their muscles/nerve-ending spasm a little, but the dog has gone by this stage.
It is always very very sad to be with your dog at the end, but something I personally could never consider not doing as my last moment with my dog.
I'm very sorry and I know just how sad you will be feeling right now - the grief is by far the worst thing to have to deal with.
Tia x
It is always very very sad to be with your dog at the end, but something I personally could never consider not doing as my last moment with my dog.
I'm very sorry and I know just how sad you will be feeling right now - the grief is by far the worst thing to have to deal with.
Tia x
WelshRareBit
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Well done you for having the guts to be there, so many people can't and I feel if you can, then do because Im sure the last face your dog would like to see will be yours.
Be aware that they MAY lose their bowels as they pass, its normal and happened to my first dog. My second dog did not. All in all it was almost a relief, my dog was very ill and could hardly beath, I laid him on my lap and stroked him as they gave him the injection, he took a big breath and sighed it out gently. And that was it, he was gone. I always try to make the appointments for late in the day, the last thing you need is to be rushed along by the next client (if being done at vets) Take all the time you need to stroke and pet your dog after he is gone, they just look asleep.
I will be thinking of you, all of us here know what its like to lose a dog and its such a heart wrenching time. x
Be aware that they MAY lose their bowels as they pass, its normal and happened to my first dog. My second dog did not. All in all it was almost a relief, my dog was very ill and could hardly beath, I laid him on my lap and stroked him as they gave him the injection, he took a big breath and sighed it out gently. And that was it, he was gone. I always try to make the appointments for late in the day, the last thing you need is to be rushed along by the next client (if being done at vets) Take all the time you need to stroke and pet your dog after he is gone, they just look asleep.
I will be thinking of you, all of us here know what its like to lose a dog and its such a heart wrenching time. x
Cobland
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When we got our boy PTS it was peaceful, was the kindest thing for him, he was so old and his hips were going.
Vet let us come down outside surgery hours, they even let us go into the wee tea room so he was lying comfy on a sofa with his head on my knee. He went almost immediately after the injection was given, he sighed too, almost like it was relief for him.
Its a real hard thing to do, especially as they become part of the family. However i was glad i was there, he seemed more relaxed that we were there as i wasnt going to be. Got him cremated so i could bring him home.
I remember saying to the vet, dont freeze him, he doesnt like the cold lol, i dont know why i said it!!! Also told him not to put him in a bin bag as they did that with my FILs dog a few years back (not same vet).
Now i can look at his wee urn (got a pic beside it) and smile remembering the good times. Took me ages to get over that dog!!!
Vet let us come down outside surgery hours, they even let us go into the wee tea room so he was lying comfy on a sofa with his head on my knee. He went almost immediately after the injection was given, he sighed too, almost like it was relief for him.
Its a real hard thing to do, especially as they become part of the family. However i was glad i was there, he seemed more relaxed that we were there as i wasnt going to be. Got him cremated so i could bring him home.
I remember saying to the vet, dont freeze him, he doesnt like the cold lol, i dont know why i said it!!! Also told him not to put him in a bin bag as they did that with my FILs dog a few years back (not same vet).
Now i can look at his wee urn (got a pic beside it) and smile remembering the good times. Took me ages to get over that dog!!!
mrsbloggett
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Thank you all for your kind words and advice.
Holly left this world on Friday evening. It was very peaceful, and the vet & nurse were very compassionate.
The house seems very empty at the moment, I'm not sure if I will ever get used to her not greeting me at the door on my return home and being my constant companion in the kitchen in the hope of getting a tit-bit.
She is being cremated and her ashes will be returning home sometime this week.
We are going to scatter her ashes at her favourite walking place with an accompanying firework - she is the only dog I know who loves them!
They certainly broke the mould when Holly was born - she was one in a million.
Holly left this world on Friday evening. It was very peaceful, and the vet & nurse were very compassionate.
The house seems very empty at the moment, I'm not sure if I will ever get used to her not greeting me at the door on my return home and being my constant companion in the kitchen in the hope of getting a tit-bit.
She is being cremated and her ashes will be returning home sometime this week.
We are going to scatter her ashes at her favourite walking place with an accompanying firework - she is the only dog I know who loves them!
They certainly broke the mould when Holly was born - she was one in a million.
GinaB
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*huge hugs* RIP Holly xxx
Janah
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When I had my collie pts the vet carried her body out to my van for me. He went to put her in the back and I said oh no, she always travels in the front. My husband drove and I had her head on my lap all the way home. I know exactly where you are coming from Cobland.
Her passing was very peaceful and the vet was really understanding. She was 13 1/2 years old. I feel it's the kindest we do for them when there lives are at an end and ill with no expected recovery.
Hugs from me.
Her passing was very peaceful and the vet was really understanding. She was 13 1/2 years old. I feel it's the kindest we do for them when there lives are at an end and ill with no expected recovery.
Hugs from me.