My precious Khan needs to be put to sleep, and he isn't even 2 yet

so sorry Lora.  It is always so difficult.  But remember if he is in pain, you wouldn't want him to suffer either.  He will love you eternally for it.  Have you read "the art of racing in the rain"  It is an awesome book about the love a dog has for his owner.  

My thoughts are with you and Khan tonight.

Catherine

I have been thinking of you both since you first announced this, knowing you would soon be on the same road following me. He is much too young. I just went through this with a young one. You have to stop torturing yourself and think what is best for him. He has to be in constant pain.
Take a lot of pictures. Then let him go. You will both be better for it.
I had an extra complication. Almost every photo I have of my cat has his brother in it. The one time I brought him in alone the vet cardiologist said that it was strange to see him by himself. Even in ICU his brother kept him company for a few days. For the first time in his life he is sleeping eating and playing without brother. He spent a lot of time looking for him and crying out. He is cuddling up to Tigger and even starting to let the evil girl cat near him for companionship. He is going on. Like the survivor, your other dog is going to need a lot of love.
Get the "I will see you in heaven" book by Wirtz. If a local bookstore has it, maybe you can get the book and put Kahn's paw print in it before he goes.

Khan has grown increasingly grouchy because of his discomfort, and he has not been able to run and play much for a number of months, so my Scottie -- who has become afraid of him -- will likely not miss him much.  Hopefully, the new puppy will be a better brother to Max.

Lora

I have shihtzus. Tigger died from cancer and Lizzie died from liver disease neither reached 7. I have little Andy now and were more attached than all my othet ones. Hes the one I've been eaiting for, my baby. He just turned 3 and I found out he has kidney failure but im going to spend lots giving us both more time. When Lizzie died I couldn't bring myself to put her down I was hoping she would pull thru like she had in the past but she ended up dying at the vet without me there and im ashamed I put her thru more pain. Let him go if there's no other treatments and let his last moments be with mommy. My deepest sympathy goes out to you -hugs-

Lora,
So sorry to hear about your beloved four legged family member.  Our Luci has the same thing.  We orginally rescued two from the same litter but had to take one back because the girls would fight like crazy and I didn't know how to handle them.  Had I known about Caesar I would probably begged him to come to our home and train me.  We took back the one that we felt was most adoptable.  We'd already paid for the early vet bills so she was readopted quicly.  We knew Luci would not be adoptable after being diagnosed.  We were also afraid the vet would put her down.  She grew into a beautiful girl and we've been blessed to still have her six yrs later.  Six yrs ago the vet quoted $1,500 per hip surgery and that it wasn't always successful plus required rehab in a pool.  He then said the best thing besides surgery would be to let her live as long as she had a good quality life so this is what we did.  I can't believe she is still with us.  I know our day is coming to make the hard decision and we will not want to face it.  I too pray for her not to be in pain.   I remind myself what a great life she's had and it's been a mutual love. One day Khan and Luci will run and play in heaven!

I am so sorry you are having to make such a decision at his young age, Lora. .   It's a very caring and loving choice to make for your devoted companion., I know your hurting heart just wants to hang onto him.  I;ve had to put down a few pets over the years, My thoughts and sympathies are with you.
Lizzie S

So sorry to hear this, Lora. My heart is aching for you right now. Will be sending lots of extra energy your way. 

I'd want a cookie too :-(

off topic, but Lora could you email me privately, i have a question for you about hording if i could pick your brain just a little please...

its kind of urgent on my end we are facing a deadline to get the moved out of apartment..

thanks, sorry for off topic

debby
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