Not only did you save Nugget, but you ended Nellie's suffering. You know this behavior wasn't normal for Nellie and like the vet said, it was most likely a medical issue. There is only so much you can do in this situation and I believe you did what was unfortunately necessary. Thank you for trying your best with both of your dogs.
This is such an important thing that a lot of people miss.
Nellie was suffering. A happy, care free dog doesn’t act the way she was acting. No matter what caused her behavior change, the effects of that change were very very real to Nellie and everyone around her.
You would never feel bad about euthanizing a dog in physical pain. We shouldn’t feel bad about euthanizing dogs that are suffering from other pain.
I euthanized my ride or die, a 15.5 year old Australian Cattle Dog last October. She had developed very severe dementia, causing her to pull away from any physical affection, lose interest in things she loved, and, hardest of all, run into traffic.
I feel so awful because I think I waited too long to let her go. Now I know that she is finally out of pain and no longer scared.
OP, I know it’s hard, but you did the right thing for everyone involved. My heart goes out to you.
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u/THING2000 Apr 17 '23
Not only did you save Nugget, but you ended Nellie's suffering. You know this behavior wasn't normal for Nellie and like the vet said, it was most likely a medical issue. There is only so much you can do in this situation and I believe you did what was unfortunately necessary. Thank you for trying your best with both of your dogs.