As a fellow Shih Tzu owner, I really feel your pain. I am also going through the same thing. I have to put my dog down tomorrow because he's suffering from a tumor that's making deficating impossible. Surgery will be too painful for him, as it tends to grow back (this is the 5th time it came back).
Just thinking about putting him down makes me burst into tears. But we are doing the right thing. We are being selfish and bearing the pain so they can go peacefully. Believe me, I can feel your pain and loss, because I also wake up in tears and cry throughout the day, not knowing how to bear with the pain.
I just want you to know you are not alone, that I feel your pain. Be strong.
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I truly really understand your loss!! by: Annie
As a fellow Shih Tzu owner, I totally commiserate with you over your loss. I, too, am going through the same situation right now. I will be putting my dog, Dusty, down in one day. He's developed a reoccurring tumor that's constricting his ability to deficate. Surgery would be too painful, and his tumor will most likely return.
Instead of putting him through the pain of surgery, I decided to make the most difficult decision of my life and put him to sleep. Just the thought of this will send me to tears. He's still here next to me, but for his sake, I need to end his suffering. The thought of never seeing him follow me around the house hurts.
I know exactly how you feel. I wake up crying about him, cry throughout the day, and go to sleep crying about him. I know I must be selfless to let him go. I totally understand the pain you are going through. You made the right decision to end your dog's suffering. I hope this helps you realize that you are not alone, that many people are going through the same grief as you. We need to be strong, and know that our pets are better off this way, that we are making the ultimate sacrafice by letting them go peacefully.
It is very therapeutic to write postings to release your grief, as that is what I am doing right now. Hang in there...I know I will have months of grieving ahead of me, but I know one day, I will wake up, finally happy again. I will miss my Dusty very much, but I am doing this in love for him. I sympathise with you very much and wish you the best!
