He passed peacefully. We did the right thing. I will miss him. I tried to share some Cheeze-it’s with him last night but he wouldn’t eat them. Those were his favorites. That let me know for sure it was time.

RIP Oskar

Very peaceful transition the last time I had to put my dog down. The Vet put a latex band around her front leg, and did the injection. I said goodbye and he released the band and she was gone. It was that quick and painless. She had stomach cancer and I know she was in pain. It is hard, but you are correct, they rely on us to do the right thing.

So sorry for your loss Mudshark. It's not easy as pets become a true family member. But when it is time to let them go we have to put their quality of life and pain ahead of our feelings. It's better to be a day to soon then a day to late.

No thanks needed. As a animal lover I've been there. I've always had what I call manly man dogs. I've had 4 chows. I love the breed. But 9 years ago the wife called me and said she had fallen in love. I ask if it had 2 or 4 legs. Lol. She said 4. 5 days later we brought Maddiemay home. At the time she was 6 months old. The vet said due to her brain injury she probably wouldn't live to see 2 years old. She has what is called Hydrocephalus, wter on the brain. And she was blind in 1 eye and sometimes cant hold her bladder. . The disease makes her run in circles. Maddie is a 6.5 pound terrior. I've never liked what I call wimpy dogs. But Maddie has forever changed that. She is now 9 1/2 years old and pretty much fully blind. She has won my heart 150%. She redefines normal every day. I truly think we were meant to be her people. Every day is a bonus with her. When her time comes it's going to be one of the hardest days ever for me. I can totally sympathize with you. Our family is praying for your loss.