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My dog is old...
I don't know why I've suddenly thought of this, but here it goes. My dog, Lucky, is really old.. around 16 or 17. He's a small dog, and is doing well for his age, but he is really old and getting slow. It started occuring to all of us that he's going to die pretty soon, probably within a year. I don't know how I'm going to react when that happens, but as they say, that's life.
My question is, if any of you have had a dog die naturally, or by being put to sleep, who took care of the remains? I know it's a crazy question, but does the vet have someone take on that responsibility?
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I have had many dogs and I still do...and i've had many dogs die to...and with my expirience,I think I can give you some suggestionds.
1.You can bury it near your home.
2.you can get it creamated
3.you can have the vet deal with it
I have had expirience with all of these...one of my dogs died a month or 2 ago and its still a very hurtful loss..I had her since i was 6 so it was sad...but i hope these suggestions work!
p.s-you need to give him/her love and offection if you really think they are getting close to thier time.
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yes, the vet will put your dog down. =(.
My dog actually died naturally. It was so sad becuase my mom had to pick her up and take her to the vet. It was tramatic. but Things happen for a reason. and i hope you are okay.
Stay Strong xoxo
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If you are strong-hearted and you end up bringing the dog to get euthanized, you can be there with him.
If you are not strong hearted, I don't recommend watching, it is not a good last vision to have of your dog, I have had many cats and dogs, just lost 2 labs last year.
I buried them both at home, where they loved to run around and play. My 9 year old daughter was a mess, but it was better for her having them at home, we made a little rock monument for them, wrote a goodbye prayer, said it, then put that in a box with some of their toys, and placed it in with them.
It was hard, but I can look way out on the hill at the back of the yard and see them still playin in the stream, getting all muddy, and thats where they are buried, at home where they belong, not a pile of ashes, that unless you really know your vet, I'm not sure what your getting back to be honest....even my 9 yr old is happy they are home.
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I work at a Vet Clinic.
Here's what happens with our patients when they die.
If it is a natural death, and the dog died at home, then the owners can choose to bring the dog in. The vet will arrange for the cremation, and, if you want to get the ashes back, will arrange to get the ashes back to you. If the animal died in the clinic, then the owner still has the same choice. If they don't want to have the animal cremated, then they can take the body home, and do as they please as far as burying him/her.
Basically, the same thing happens when they animal is "put to sleep" or euthanized. You would bring your animal in, say goodbye and then either wait with the animal as they inject the drugs, or leave the animal there while they inject the drugs. Then you can choose to have the Vet arrange to cremate your animal or you can bury them yourself.
Any other questions about what happens at the Vet, just ask me.
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Hey,
I have had one dog put to sleep before. He was 13 and was also getting old and slow. Eventually we had to put him out of his misery and put him to sleep. It is very sad and i really hope that you shouldn't have to do it. As for the remains, you can have your dog cremated, or you can just bring him to vet and he takes care of it. When you have to put your dog to sleep, you can either watch, not watch, or just drop him off and don't come back for him. It is very hard to talk about. :-(
Well i hope your dog situation turns out okay,
-------> Marz
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Many people will have their dogs cremated. But when my family's last dog passed away, we took her home and buried her in the backyard. I personally like the idea of "giving your pet back to the earth" if you know what I mean. It's all a matter of preference and its completely up to you.
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I just dealt with the loss of my dog, and I also used to work at a veterinary clinic.
The vet will usually send your pet to be cremated if you bring them in. You can either request to get the remains back (that costs more) or you can just send them.
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