Death of a Dog - How Do You Know When the Right Time Has Come? Tips You May Find Helpful

By Annelie Becher

Dog parents have one goal in common: We want our dogs to be happy and we do not want them to suffer when they have acquired a terminal illness. Due to the advances in veterinary medicine many diseases are now treatable and curable. This blessing comes with a downside since more and more dogs are exposed to very invasive treatments only to be put down shortly after they have completed those treatments. Side effects cause additional suffering, surgery puts dogs under massive stress.

Being a responsible, loving owner you want to give your friend a fair chance to recuperate and regain a good quality of life if there is such a possibility. On the other hand you don't want to make him suffer.

Loving your dog also means wanting to keep him with you for as long a time as possible, you fear nothing more than his death.

This massive conflict is not easily overcome and we struggle to reach the best decision for our friend whilst at the same time hope to avoid losing our pal.

Here is what I found helpful:

1. Ask the vet what he would do if his dog was in your dog's position. Insist on an honest answer.

2. Browse the web for cases similar to your dog's. Read different stories and their outcomes.

3. Consider the treatment options. What side effects may your dog have to put up with? Is the suggested treatment really effective? Does it cure the condition or just alleviate symptoms?

4. Take time to talk with your dog. Ask him or her what she would like to happen. Answers may come as images, dreams or other signs.

5. Ask yourself what you would like to happen if you were in your dog's position.

6. Do a reality check: Would you be able to afford a life long medical treatment if necessary? Would you be able to carry your dog or nurse him every day? What would your dog's quality of life be like if he permanently had to put up with restrictions on movement, exercises or such like?

7. If you feel you can't possibly determine your dog's wishes ask an animal communicator or shaman for help.

8. Most of all, trust your vibes! Your dog will let you know when he is ready to cross the rainbow bridge. Remember that his soul is eternal. He will leave his body but his soul will continue.

It is only natural that we want to keep our pets with us for as long as possible. Just like any other being we want to avoid pain and heartache. The problem is that our wish to avoid pain may lead us to condemn our furry friends to experience pain for longer than they would be prepared to choose if they were given the choice.

I personally think that a treatment which promises to restore health and normal function within a responsible time frame is a good option even if things don't look good at the beginning. If, however, the treatment only alleviates symptoms and leaves the dog severely handicapped it would not be my choice.

Loving a dog means putting his interest before our own when it comes to reaching the last and final decision. If you trust your heart and let him guide you, you will in the end do what is best for him and his soul will be grateful.

Deciding what's best for your dog in case of a potentially fatal disease can be heartbreaking. I am here to help you and your dog reach the best possible solution in this difficult situation. I have years of experience with the dogs of client's and my own dogs. We can work via Skype or telephone. One of my specialities is induced animal communication where you yourself can talk with your dog. I can also help you get in touch with a dog who has already crossed the rainbow bridge. You can contact me, Psychologist Martina Annelie Becher athttp://www.dogsandhappiness.com or via Skype ID martina.annelie I'd love to help you and your dog in any situation!

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