DOG DYING AT HOME WHAT TO EXPECT

When we spend a lot of time with our pets, we can always develop deep feelings. Even if the pets die, we will not forget them. Dogs are our most loyal pets, and although we don't want to, we still have to face this cruel reality - dogs will eventually go with us. If we can judge from all kinds of signs that the dog will soon be born, we can make some preparations in advance to let it leave with dignity, peace and comfort.

Part1

OBSERVE IF THE DOG HAS SIGNS OF DYING

1. Pay attention to whether the dog is listless. In the days or hours before the dog dies, it will breathe very lightly, and the interval will be very long. In the end, it will be the state of the air. Under normal circumstances, it breathes 22 times a minute; while it is almost dying, it may only breathe 10 times per minute.

Before the death, the dog's exhalation will become very heavy, just like a balloon.

The dog's pulse is weak, and the heart rate falls from 100 to 130 beats per minute under normal conditions to 60 to 80 beats per minute.

In the last few hours, the dog breathed very shallow, staying alone in the corner, not willing to move.

2.Pay attention to the changes in the dog's appetite. When you die, the dog will lose appetite, not eating or drinking, because at this time, its liver and kidneys lose their function.

At this time, its mouth will be very dry due to dehydration.

It will vomit. Because of loss of appetite, there is no food in the spit, only foam or yellow-green stomach acid.

3.Look at the dog's muscles for abnormal reactions. Due to the lack of glucose, the dog will be very weak and will not consciously lick. At the same time, it does not respond to pain and lacks reflex action.

When the dog wants to stand up and walk, the pace is always inconsistent, and even swaying. You may also be comatose before you die.

The sick and dying dog has muscle atrophy and is weak.

4.Pay attention to changes in the habits of dogs. At this time, the dog can not control the bladder and anal sphincter, even if you are usually well trained, you can not control your own bowel movements.

Urine can't be controlled, and the amount of urine is small each time.

The dog's stool is like water, and it's hard to smell, sometimes with blood.

When you die, the dog will lose weight once and for all because of his inability to control his muscles.

5.Observe the skin condition of the dog. Due to dehydration, the dog's skin cannot be restored to its original state after being pinched. The mucous membranes on the gums and lips are pale. Under normal circumstances, the dog's gums are pressed, and the original pink color is restored after one second; when it is dying, it will not return to its original state after a long time.

Part 2

DETERMINE IF THE DOG IS OLD

1.See if the dog responds quickly. If the dog is only slow in movement, and there is no problem in eating, drinking, walking, and standing, it can respond when you call it. This just means that the dog is old and it has no other pain.

At this time, the dog will still do something that he likes, such as like to walk around, like to be caressed, like to play, like to deal with other dogs, but not as often as before.

2.Take a look at how much it eats. When the dog gets older, the amount of rice will decrease, but the meal is still regular. Just like people, when you are old, you lose less calories and you eat less. This is just a natural law, nothing to worry about.

3.Observe the dog's sleep. When the dog is old, it will be much more sleepy than before, but it can walk around after sleep, is willing to socialize, willing to eat; and the sick dog sleeps a lot, but does not want to walk around and eat less.

4.Observe its response to other dogs. Dogs are old and lose interest in sex, even if they have a dog of the opposite sex, it is also interesting. People and dogs are not the same. When people are old, they may be happy for a little while.

5.Observe the appearance of the dog. When the dog is old, many things will gradually appear, such as:The hair becomes gray.The place where the body often rubs will be bald, such as the elbows, leg bones, buttocks, etc.

6.If the dog has these symptoms, try to make it a little more comfortable. These symptoms all indicate that it is very old, you can do something to make it a bit more comfortable:Let it stay in a warm and airy room.

Give it a bed quilt and let it sleep better.Give it food and water, but don't force it to eat.Take time to spend it with you every day, you can talk to it and touch its head.

Although he is already in the final stages of his life, the dog still tries to please its owner. When you caress it, it will try to react if you can't move there.

Some dogs will shake their tails weakly. Some dogs can't do anything, but they will turn their eyes to respond.

Part 3.

LET THE DOG LEAVE COMFORTABLY

1.Find out if euthanasia is right for your dog. Authorities believe that euthanasia for dogs can kill animals without pain, which kills dogs in a humane way. It has three main goals:Alleviate the pain of animals.Minimize pain, tension, fear and anxiety before the animal loses consciousness.

Let the animals die without hurting and not struggling.

If euthanasia can make a dog die a little easier, consider using this method. But in the long run, is this approach good? You have to think carefully.

2.Think about whether you want to euthanize your dog. Sometimes, we want to let the dogs stay with us. It is actually a manifestation of our selfishness. Dogs may live very painfully. If you can let it die without pain, it is actually a relief to it. So, do you want to euthanize your dog? You can think in the following ways:

Is the dog's disease not cured?

Does the dog's pain not work for painkillers or other drugs?

Is the dog suffering from injury? For example, it was amputated, and its head was seriously injured and bleeding.

Does its illness make it difficult to live? For example, can't it be eaten, can't drink, can't move, can't defecate itself, and so on.

Is the dog born with defects and cannot be treated surgically, and the quality of life is therefore very low? Is the dog infected with rabies and poses a great threat to the lives of other animals and humans?

Even if it can be cured, can you still do what it used to do?

If the answer to these questions is yes, then it is time to euthanize the dog.

3.Do you want to euthanasia or consult a veterinarian? They can determine the dog's physical condition by testing to determine if your dog can be cured. If there is no rule of law, it is better to euthanize it.However, the decision is still in your hands.

4.Understand the conditions for implementing euthanasia. In general, any condition that causes severe pain in the body can cause the dog to be euthanized, whether acute or chronic, as follows.

The car accident was injured.Canine cysticercosis.

Late stages of diseases such as kidney failure, liver failure, invasive tumors or malignant tumors.Infectious diseases such as rabies are incurable and pose a threat to the lives of other animals and humans.

Dogs with behavioral problems, such as dogs, may be aggressive to other animals or humans, and have no effect after treatment. This poses a threat to the lives of other animals and humans as well as the environment.

5.See if your dog is showing signs of dying. If you have these signs, you should consider euthanasia.Dogs can't walk, eat, drink, stand, and have no interest in doing these things.

The dog can't get up, and the incontinence is incontinent.Dogs are languid, breathing is difficult, and any emergency treatment and medications do not work.

Due to some fatal disease, dogs will cry or scream.

The dog's head can't lift.If the dog is cold, it means its organs are exhausted.

The dog has a large tumor and can't be treated by surgery, and the tumor will make it painful and the blood flow is not smooth.

The mucous membranes such as gums are pale and dehydrated.

The pulse is slow and weak.When the dog has these symptoms, it is best to let the vet help you check the dog's physical condition.

 The vet will give you professional advice to help you make a decision.

Suggest When you decide to euthanize your dog, you may be suffering, but this is a problem we must face. The most important thing is whether we can let the dog leave with peace and dignity. If you can make the dog die less pain, this thing is still worth doing.

It is cruel to let the dogs leave, but it is better to watch them die. Remember to take a photo of it at the last moment.Saying goodbye to the dog is the most painful. But if you don't let it euthanize, its pain will get worse. So keep saying goodbye to the dogs until they leave. When you keep your dog in your heart, it can stay with you forever.