The loss of a pet or a non-human animal to which one has become emotionally bonded can be an intense loss, comparable with the death of a loved one. Whilst ther...
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iam grieving the loss of my sweetpea
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i just had to put my dog to sleep monday,i have been caring for her for 2 years of her young 4 yrar life she was suffering from neurological problems.they diagnosed her with gme.she was on lots of meds had her good days and bad.she was totally blind and at the end i knew she was suffering badly,she would pace run into everything,try to get behind tvs and getting stuck in small spaces.it was like she was panicking and nothing i or the vet could do.i didnt want to let her go.i am suffering and crying iam lost without her.its amazing how are dogs are like our kids.i will miss her forever.i just hope the desicion was the right one.i keep thinking maybe she would of gotten better.even though the vet said she would only get worse,and it was time to let her go.im sorry for everyones loss of there pets.this is a tough one to get thru snuggles071
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My heart goes out to you. I do not know what it is like to have kids, but I certainly know what it is like to have and love a dog. Their innocence and unconditional love is like nothing you can experience with a human being, other than your parents or your kids. That is why I am so afraid of loosing one of my boys and horrified of being in your situation. I do know that eventually time heals all wounds. My father died little over a year ago, and there is not a single day I do not think about him, but it does not hurt as much. It is like most aspects of life, the most difficult part is the transition. What I have not been able to figure out is how to control the length of that transition period, or even the anticipation of having to go through that transition. Best wishes. 
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thank you so much for your inspiration.my heart is broken,but i hope with time it will heal.ty so much snuggles071
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Snuggles- I am so so sorry for your loss. I had to put my beautiful calico girl to sleep 3 wks. ago this Sunday.I know the pain your feeling-it tears at you-all the doubts-the wondering-the grieving.We loved them so so much!I pray they are at peace and their spirits stay with us always.
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My heart goes out to you, too, Snuggles. I lost my almost 17 year old cat Max, this Wednesday. I think I know how you're feeling....although, I didn't have to put Max to sleep, and I know when owners have to make that decision, it eats away at them for a long time after their furry friend is gone. I do have guilt, though, for different reasons, including, I don't think I attended to Max's medical probelms with the vigilance I should have.
It has been my experience that vets know what they're doing. I haven't met one yet who was incompetent. My vet was a very kind and intelligent fellow...I trusted his opinion. I know he tried his best. Snuggles - I would say, trust your vet's opinion. I am sure he did all he could. It helps when people here say "don't feel guilty", but we still do - feel guilty - don't we?? Time doesn't heal all wounds, but time helps deal with loss and guilt. You have the right to grieve. If you didn't, there would be something wrong with you. Best wishes to you, and everyone else here.
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