17 year old GWP likely needs putting down.

[hedge hunter]

The problem with vets now days is it’s all about ££££, prolong life for as
Long as possible, more drugs to keep them comfortable the more coin they earn.

Being a farm manager if I was to let an animal under my care suffer unnecessarily, I would be prosecuted with the full force of the law, but I am expected to let my dog suffer?!

Modern day vets dont have the spine for it anymore

I'm lucky in that the vet I use all though a young lad is amazing and isn't about the money at all.he laid my lad tyke too sleep six months ago.came too my home for no extra charge and did an amazing job for us even called a week later too make sure me and our lass was ok.

 

[JTO]

The first thing were were told when we started keeping livestock, be dogs, cats, mice, guinea pigs, chicken.... "where there's life, there's death".

 

[TOMHOWA]

I let my old girl go on Monday, 16 1/2 years of unwavering loyalty, my wife and I wept like children. We've had dozens of messages from clients, some in tears as they knew her so well. It's the most heart-rending decision you will ever make. We had it done at home in a calm and peaceful manner after her spending her last day at work with us, she still greeted every client enthusiastically and vociferously. She would never have improved, but we refused to see her deteriorate and suffer. Don't keep them for your own sake. Of all the dogs I've done this for, this was the hardest as she'd been my constant companion, travelled across Europe several times and worked tirelessly for me and many clients.


Dig deep, deep breath, chest out and do the right thing. It is the last kindness you can give and the ultimate act of love and friendship. Now you've set me off......

Best wishes

Paul

I had her put down 2 days ago at home, fed her a load of venison during the day and her favourite biscuits. I knew it would affect me but wasn’t expecting how much. Buried her at home in the bottom of the garden where she used to lay in the sun.

 

[Norfolk Deer Search]

I had her put down 2 days ago at home, fed her a load of venison during the day and her favourite biscuits. I knew it would affect me but wasn’t expecting how much. Buried her at home in the bottom of the garden where she used to lay in the sun.

Exactly the way, get yourself a garden bench and enjoy a beer in her company and reminisce

 

[User00056]

Buried her at home in the bottom of the garden where she used to lay in the sun.

17 years is a long time. Losing her will leave a scar that'll take time to heal, but gradually will turn to happy memories. Those of up with dogs all know exactly how it feels, and it's probably the worst pain of all.

 

[Scotty99]

It is a very difficult time, especially the first time with your first dog, not that it’s any easier with subsequent ones. You will know when it’s time. Always ask yourself the question….”Am I continuing for my sake or the dogs sake” once you answer that’s it’s for you, then it’s time to let her go.

 

[ben0850]

That's not my experience of vets. Certainly not independent rural vets, anyway. Most of the vets in our local practice are from farming family backgrounds. They don't do soft talk.

Same here in the Yorkshire Dales. Our old vet retired and the practice got bought by CVS Group. Quickly shifted to another independent rural vet who are fantastic

 

[spanj]

Am sor

I had her put down 2 days ago at home, fed her a load of venison during the day and her favourite biscuits. I knew it would affect me but wasn’t expecting how much. Buried her at home in the bottom of the garden where she used to lay in the sun

Am sorry to hear that Tom, it never gets any easier but was absolutely the right thing to do