My husband's 17 year old dog is blind, almost deaf, and cannot use his legs.Any advice?

He cries all night long (mainly for help with his pee/poo) because he cannot move but he does eat his meals (with help) and doesn't have internal problems. We put him in the extra bathroom with absorbent puppy papers and bring him inside during the day. My husband says he is not in pain, but I think he is because he cries constantly during the night (even after we help him 4/5 times...) Do you think it's more humane to leave him like this or put him down? I would like your honest opinion on this! Thanks!My husband's 17 year old dog is blind, almost deaf, and cannot use his legs.Any advice?
May I go now


Don't you think the time is right?


May I say good-bye to pain-filled days


and endless lonely nights?


I've lived my life and done my best,


an example tried to be,


So can I take that step beyond


and set my spirit free?


I didn't want to go at first.


I fought with all my might!


But something seems to draw me now


to a warm and loving light.


I want to go! I really do!


It's difficult to stay.


But I will try as best I can


to live just one more day .


To give you time to care for me


and share your love and fears.


I know you're sad and are afraid


because I see your tears.


I'll not be far, I promise that,


and hope you'll always know


that my spirit will be close to you


wherever you may go.


Thank you so for loving me.


You know I loved you too.


That's why it's hard to say good-bye


and end this life with you.


So hold me now, just one more time,


and let me hear you say,


because you care so much for me,


you'll let me go today.








Copyright 漏 Susan A. Jackson


Written for a beloved pet and friend.My husband's 17 year old dog is blind, almost deaf, and cannot use his legs.Any advice?
i hate to even say it cuz its horrible to have to do...but u have to put him to sleep, hes miserable and he needs to be put to rest :-( so sad...im soooo sorry
How is he during the day? At 17, that's quite old for a dog! If you have to, see a vet, the vet will help determine the right thing to do, and it might encourage your husband to let him go if he hears it from the vet.
It probably would be the best to have the dog euthanized. If the dog is miserable and in constant pain, which he probably is because they do not whine over nothing, it would be the humane thing to do is euthanization. Even though it is sad to have to do it, the dog would not be miserable anymore.


I feel for you.
How sad for you. I've had a few dogs over the years that had to be put down. I have always refused to do it unless the dog is suffering. And it sounds like yours is suffering. Just always remember how much joy that dog brought to you, and you to him. That helps.
I think u should take care him very well ,give him the maximum love u can its makes the dog feel loved and care
This is going to be horrible, I know, since he had this dog for 17 years, but look, this dog is in constant pain and he really, but really needs to be put to sleep!Just take a good look at him and you will see that he needs to be set free from all the pain.It just has to be done, for his own good.Living in pain is torture!
surely your both being selfish, the dogs in no fit state to look after itself. we all do the same, we wanna keep them forever, i had to take my boxer to be put to sleep 2 yrs ago its hard but its the right thing, i may sound rude saying your selfish and for that im sorry i dont mean it in that way, i mean you just dont want to loose it but its had a great life and you both know its loved you back, one thing tho, be there with it when you put it to sleep as you want to keep it calm and for me it felt right,





im sorry,
I don't get it. If you think he's in pain, you have to get him something for the pain. They have doggie pain relievers, no one should be in pain. Why can't he use his legs? They have doggie arthritis medication, too. Is he under the care of a vet? Being blind or deaf is not a good reason to put him down. You need to treat his symptoms.
reading that poem chetco posted i think pretty much says it all,


i know it will be very hard 4 ur husband and ur family but honestly would u like 2 live like tht?


i know i wouldnt and even know i love my dog very much i wouldnt want him living through it either...just thinking about makes tears come 2 my eyes!


hope everything works out
I honestly don't think its right to keep him alive if he is in pain. He has lived a very long life and now hes just suffering. I know its hard to make that kind of decision. But he is obviously in Pain. I would take him to the vet and have the vet explain to your husband the pros and cons. And the only con would be that your husband own good, That would just be selfish. The dog will be better off to be put asleep and wont be in pain anymore. Good Luck and sorry to hear about this..
May I Go Now....Wow! What a sentiment.Thank you.As a child my family and I had a Kieshound Samoyed named Pepper.He was a great dog,lots of personality.He had hip displacia and he went through a bladder stone.Our family did so much to keep him alive as long as he was comfortable.We gave him blanket rides out to where he could take care of his business.We hand fed him.We even let him sleep on the couch.In the end,my mother and I had to take him to the Humane Society and say our goodbyes.I gave him one last'; Hot Dog';.His favorite dog treat.Wiped a tear from my eye.So sorry.Sometimes you have to say goodbye.He was a good dog right up to the last.I still see him in dreams in our old house,just like old times.Healthy,happy and ready to go for a walk.