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[P848]Putting Your Dog To Sleep

by Rena Murray, Ren

For over a year now you have seen a rapid decrease in Rover's strength. He is not eating well, either. He's a good boy, but now he has even puddled in the house a couple of times. And he is sure having to concentrate more to stand up. He has trouble going outside, too, stumbles a lot, and has difficulty squatting. It seems as though he is doing it with great effort and mostly just to please you.

Not to mention the poor old guy's eyesight. It is pretty well gone. He now seems a little disoriented even in familiar territory, and needs to take his time to figure out where he is. He mostly just sleeps a lot.

The hardest part for you, the owner, is. . . Rover has been more affectionate than ever. He is close to you all the time, and seems to be trying to reassure you. You feel guilty, but you just are not ready to let Rover go.

Then the time you have been dreading comes. Rover collapses when you try to take him out to relieve himself. You cannot stop yourself from crying - and you don't even want to.

The call you place to your vet is one of the hardest you have ever made. He is patient and sympathetic, and tells you to bring Rover in. You are a bundle of emotions, but at least the agony of the decision and dreaded call are over.

It is a painful struggle for Rover to get in the car. You and he both strain as you tearfully try to help him in. He seems a little confused, because this never used to be hard for him when he was young.

You reach your destination and help Rover out of the car. He has a hard time getting out, and seems to appreciate your help. Then he follows you obediently up the steps, even though each one is huge for him and he falters some. He is still watching you with the same intense love and trust as he did when his training was completed.

You ask the vet for some private time with Rover. For a while you talk to him and stroke him. You tell him how wonderful he has been to you over the years, and how much you love him.

Rover is nearly asleep with his head in your lap. You sense his awareness and acceptance of what needs to be done. He is happy and comforted that you are there.

The vet looks in and you nod to him that you are ready. He injects Rover with the necessary drug. It takes effect in seconds, and your faithful friend passes on. You showed your love by doing the right thing.

Rover was with his master, the way any dog would want to be. He was a true friend to the end.

Dogs have varying preferences for sleeping areas and some can be very discriminate with their choices. But, in places like homes, canines practically slumbers just anywhere they want to. There isn't a required area for your pet to sleep on, however, it is good if you have some ideas.

Depending on the location's availability and the convenience of actually having your pet slumber on them, these are some suggestions on the sleeping areas appropriate for your prized pooch:

Who says baskets are just for your groceries? These highly-versatile shopping and marketing companions are also ideal as sleeping nooks for canines. If your dog doesn't love to chew and bite, baskets will be ideal for them. A soft pillow placed inside will be a good way to make your dog feel comfortable. In case your pet loves to tear and bite, you may opt for plastic laundry baskets.

You can also use nesting beds which tend to "hug" dogs who crouch on them. Some types of this bed allow tiny pups to crawl and quickly doze off inside.

You could also go for blankets. Canines may find sleeping on this piece of wool enjoyable since a blanket is soft and can provide warmth. Just make sure to regularly wash them so they won't give off a dismaying smell.

Dogs also require a tidy and dry area to sleep on. Hence, wet, damp surfaces aren't sleep-conducive. Thus, raised platforms protect dogs from wet and cold surfaces and keep them away from sickness.

Made of dog-friendly fabrics, bean bags are great for dogs to sleep on. Since they support movements, bean bags are good for pets who love to roam and move a lot.

Dog crates are particularly advisable if your pooch loves to feel protected. Crates give that feeling of privacy loved by dogs.

Of course, what place can be most perfect in providing dogs with security and relaxation than their masters' own beds? Dogs particularly love the scent of their masters and the idea of being close to them since they feel secured, taken care of, and loved. It is advised that you let your dog sleep beside you from time to time. However, be careful not to allow your pet to slumber beside you for a long time. Aside from the fact that having your dog stay on your bedroom on a daily basis is not really advisable, this can also result in your trusted pooch becoming overly dependent on you.

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