I currently have 2 dogs that are two years apart. I’ve had to put down 2 dogs in my lifetime. They both were the only dogs in the house each time, so there was never another dog to take into consideration. We don’t plan on euthanizing anytime soon, but I would like to just be prepared for when the time comes.
What I’m trying to ask I guess is how do I go about euthanizing the older dog (S) when the time comes, and helping the younger dog (K) understand or process what is happening?
K is attached to S at the hip. He loves his big bro and tries to copy and follow him all the time. He’s honestly obsessed lol. As much as it will hurt to let S go, I know K will be feeling a lot more pain than we will. S is his whole life and they do everything together. When the time comes, I plan to euthanize him in the comforts of our home. Should we remove K from the home at this time? Should he be there to understand and say goodbye? Do I just do everything without him knowing and just let him come home to an “empty” home? I’m torn between letting him know and process things but worried about traumatizing him as well. Thank you everyone in advance.
What I’m trying to ask I guess is how do I go about euthanizing the older dog (S) when the time comes, and helping the younger dog (K) understand or process what is happening?
K is attached to S at the hip. He loves his big bro and tries to copy and follow him all the time. He’s honestly obsessed lol. As much as it will hurt to let S go, I know K will be feeling a lot more pain than we will. S is his whole life and they do everything together. When the time comes, I plan to euthanize him in the comforts of our home. Should we remove K from the home at this time? Should he be there to understand and say goodbye? Do I just do everything without him knowing and just let him come home to an “empty” home? I’m torn between letting him know and process things but worried about traumatizing him as well. Thank you everyone in advance.