My Bichon Frise Sophie was everything to me. She had heart failure, an enlarged heart, and a murmur… Last night she started bloating, waddling around, and struggling to move. Her breathing became rapid, and she couldn’t enjoy walks or even chew on her sticks anymore. She stopped getting excited to see me and barely ate. Her medications made her drink a lot of water and pee on herself. I made the choice to let her go at the emergency vet, and it was the hardest decision I’ve ever had to make. I could have adjusted her meds, but I knew it would be selfish, especially since she was 13-14 years old, and her condition was getting worse. I feel guilty and wonder if I did the right thing. What do you think?
You know your baby best and the lifestyle she could handle. Don’t feel guilty about it. Sending lots of love and good thoughts your way 
Blake said:
You know your baby best and the lifestyle she could handle. Don’t feel guilty about it. Sending lots of love and good thoughts your way
Happy cake day to you!
Blake said:
You know your baby best and the lifestyle she could handle. Don’t feel guilty about it. Sending lots of love and good thoughts your way
Happy cake day to you
Blake said:
You know your baby best and the lifestyle she could handle. Don’t feel guilty about it. Sending lots of love and good thoughts your way
Happy cake day to you
Thanks! 
I’m sorry to hear about your dog. It sounds like you made the right decision… I had to do the same with mine last Friday, and it was a tough choice.
You definitely made the right call. Don’t doubt yourself. Her quality of life wasn’t good, and she was only going to suffer more. I went through the same with my dog, and the vet advised me to consider euthanasia to spare her dignity. By the time I made the decision, she was in a lot of pain. It’s hard, but you did what was best for her. The only regret I have is not acting sooner, even though she only suffered for a couple of days. Losing them is so painful, and I’m really sorry.
Two months ago, I had to put down my first dog after we had him for just 3 years. He was a rescue and had heart failure, a murmur, and an enlarged heart, just like your dog. The medication kept him going for a while, but then it caused kidney failure. Our vet told us it was time, and we knew it. It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done, and I still feel guilty sometimes, but it’s for me, not for him. He was ready to go. It sounds like your dog was holding on for you. You did the right thing. You gave her everything, and you couldn’t have done more. Here’s what my vet told me that helps: You gave your dog the best life you could, and you did it out of love. It’s heartbreaking, but you did what was right for her. Stay strong, and let yourself grieve.
This is such a tough situation. I’ve been there many times with different pets, and one of the hardest was a cat I had who lived to 23 years old. When we had to put him down, it was because a tumor on his leg had turned bad, and although surgery was an option, we had to think about his age. It sounds like your situation is similar, and I believe you made the right choice. Cherishing their life and preserving their quality of life don’t always go hand in hand, and sometimes people let their pets suffer too much. The truth is, you gave your dog everything and loved her fully. You made sure she wouldn’t suffer in her last days. My heart breaks for you, and I know how painful it is to lose a pet.
Having to make this decision never feels completely right. I learned my lesson when I let my first dog suffer just to keep him with me a bit longer. He had heart problems, and I focused on the small good things. Then, when I was out of town, he passed away in the yard alone, and I felt so guilty. Since then, I’ve made sure to take my pets to the vet before their suffering gets too bad. The feeling of regret will always be there, but even the right decision hurts. The pain doesn’t mean it was wrong.
No one else can know what you feel. Do YOU think you made the right choice? Are you really unsure of yourself that you can’t trust your decision? Sending hugs.
I’m so sorry you had to say goodbye to your pet. I believe you made the right choice, but I know the guilt and doubt you feel now. That love you had for her doesn’t go away, and you’ll carry it with you in memories. I’ve been through the same, and it’s painful. I hope, in time, you’ll forgive yourself and know that you did the right thing. Saying goodbye to a loved one is never easy, but remember the happy moments you shared.
You made a kind and compassionate decision. Grief is part of the process, but honor her memory.
You made the right choice, no matter how hard it was. Feeling guilty is normal, but what you did was out of love. You made a difficult but loving decision for a dog who loved you back. You’ll get through this, hang in there 
