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Even though our beloved pet is gone, our love for them will never change. However, death - even for dogs - is a reality you have to face. In your last moments with your friend and loyal companion, you should be aware of the signs that your dog is about to die so that you and your family have time to prepare yourself and let the dog go. serene, peaceful and comfortable. You should read the article below to make sure your dog does not suffer a lot of pain.

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Part 1 of 3: Recognizing the signs of your dying dog

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   Pay attention to respiratory symptoms. If your dog is about to die in a few days or hours, you will notice that the dog is breathing shallowly and punctually. The dog's normal breathing rate is about 22 beats / min, but will drop to 10 beats / min if he is about to die.
   • Just before dying, your dog will often exhale deeply, and like a ball, you can feel the dog's body collapse with the elasticity of his lungs.
   • Your dog's heart rate will also weaken and decrease from the normal range of 100-130 beats / min to 60-80 / min.
   • During the final hours of life, your dog will begin to breathe shallow and become unable to move. Most of the time the dog will be in a dark or dark corner of the house.

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   Recognize digestive signs. If the dog is dying, the dog will become markedly anorexia. Dogs have little or no interest in food or water. As death approaches, the dog's organs such as the liver and kidneys weaken and inhibit digestive function.
   • You may find that the dog's mouth is dry and dehydrated because he is dehydrated.
   • You may also see that your dog is vomiting yellow or green saliva or acid or bile instead of food. This is often caused by anorexia.

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   Pay attention to muscle activity. If your dog is dying, he will often have twitches or unintentional muscle spasms due to the loss of glucose. Your dog will also lose response to pain and other reflex activities.
   • When the dog tries to stand or walk, you will notice that the dog's feet lose coordination and the dog tends to wobble or lose its ability to walk. Your dog will also become lethargic or lose consciousness before dying.
   • Dogs that are dying and often have a chronic or prolonged illness will often look very emaciated. Body meat will be lost gradually and muscles will shrink or shrink.

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   Pay attention to your dog's toilet habits. Another warning sign of a dying dog is loss of bladder and anal sphincter control.When dying, dogs tend to defecate and urinate uncontrollably even in highly disciplined and trained dogs.
   • Dogs often urinate uncontrollably and urinate sparingly.
   • A dying dog is also more likely to experience diarrhea, sometimes accompanied by a foul odor and blood.
   • Dogs tend to urinate and defecate for the last time before dying because they have lost complete muscle control.

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   Pay attention to skin condition. Your dog's skin will dry out and will usually not return to its original position after being pinched due to dehydration. Mucous membranes such as gums and lips will also become pale and will not return to the original pink color if you press on them in a long time (normal gums only take 1 second to return to their original color). advertisement

Part 2 of 3: Recognizing signs of aging

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   Pay attention to the dog's speed. Your dog will move more and more slowly but can still eat, drink, walk, stand and react when you call to show that the dog is just getting old. Outside of age, dogs do not suffer from special problems.
   • Dogs can still do favorite things like walking around, being petted, playing or socializing with other dogs, although the frequency and intensity is much reduced.

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   Pay attention to how much food your dog can eat. A sign of aging is when the dog starts to eat less but steadily. Like humans, dogs often burn fewer calories and do not need to overeat as they age. This happens as a matter of course in life and not an alarming problem.

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   Pay attention to the amount of time your dog sleeps. Older dogs usually sleep more, but can still get up, walk around and eat. Sleep can not Walking and eating shows that the dog is sick. In case of a lot of sleep but still able to eat normally is only a sign of age.

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   Pay attention to how your dog works around other dogs. A dog becomes indifferent even if a dog of the opposite sex is present by its side, indicating that the dog is aging. This problem of dogs also not much different compared to humans and that is a natural thing in life.

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   Pay attention to the dog's appearance. Your dog's appearance changes as he gets older. You should watch for the following signs:
   • The coat becomes gray or white
   • Baldness or loss of hair in areas that rub heavily like the elbows, pelvis, and buttocks
   • Tooth loss
   • Silver-white facial hair clearly visible

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   Help your dog live comfortably as he gets older. You can provide your dog with a comfortable life by:
   • Keep your dog in a warm, airy room
   • Provide your dog's bedding so that he does not feel pain.
   • Give your dog food and water, but don't force him to eat / drink
   • Spend time with your dog every day, talking and rubbing his head.
     • Some dogs, even if they are bedridden and unable to move, may react to touch, such as weakly wagging their tails or moving their eyes (this is a testament to the dog's loyalty. trying to be satisfied in the last moments of life).
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Part 3 of 3: Helping dogs stay safe

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   Know when to let your dog be safe. Euthanasia, or euthanasia as defined by The Merck Veterinary Manual, is a method of giving animals "a gentle and painless death. This is a humane way of killing animals". The 3 main goals of this approach are:
   • Relieve pain and suffering for animals
   • Reduce feelings of pain, fear and anxiety for animals before losing consciousness
   • Bring a serene and painless death to animals.
     • Euthanasia can be a good way to help your dog pass. You certainly don't want the dog's dying moments to last.

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   Think carefully before killing your dog. If you are wondering if you should be safe for your dog or not, you should put the dog's interests first. You should give up all your questions, emotions, and personalities. Do not prolong your dog's life for personal gain. By accepting the virtue and responsibility of the owner, you should give the dog a humane and painless death. You should ask yourself questions like:
   • Is treatment no longer going to help dogs?
   • Are dogs in pain and suffering that painkillers can't help?
   • Is the dog suffering from severe trauma, causing severe pain and never recovering, such as amputation, severe head injury, or serious bleeding?
   • Will terminal illness impair a dog's quality of life and prevent the dog from eating, drinking, moving or going to the toilet on its own?
   • Does the dog have an inoperable birth defect that affects his quality of life?
   • Can dogs suffer from infectious diseases such as rabies and can be a threat to people and other dogs?
   • Will the dog no longer be able to do the things he loves even with treatment?
     • Note: If the answer is "Yes / Yes" then it is time to give your dog a humanitarian death.

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   Your veterinarian is the best person to help you decide whether to euthanize your dog. Your veterinarian can properly assess your dog's condition through testing and tell you if the dog's illness is still treatable, the dog is dying or needs to be euthanized.
   • However, the decision whether or not to give the dog the safety of the dog ultimately remains with the owner. You should be aware of the diseases that need to be safe for your dog.

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   The disease needs death. In general, dogs suffering from any illness that causes acute or chronic pain and suffering should be given a humane death. Here are some examples:
   • Accident.
   • Demodex lice dermatitis is severe and cannot be cured.
   • Late stage of renal failure, liver failure and invasive or malignant tumors.
   • Infectious diseases are incurable and have the potential to threaten the lives of other people and animals (eg rabies).
   • Serious (eg extremely severe) behavioral illnesses, even with behavioral treatment, can endanger animals, people and the environment.

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   Recognize the signs. If you notice any of the following symptoms in your dog, you should give your dog the safety:
   • The dog cannot eat, drink or walk and completely lose interest and motivation to do these activities.
   • Dogs are paralyzed and have urination or have incontinence.
   • Respiratory failure, heavy breathing and no improvement after surgery or medication.
   • Persistent crying or groaning due to pain from the terminal illness.
   • Unable to move his head and paralyzed.
   • Extremely low body temperature when felt through the skin is also a sign of visceral weakness.
   • She has a very large lump that cannot be operated on, causing the dog to be completely in pain and immobile.
   • Mucous membranes such as the gums become gray and completely dehydrated.
   • Weak and slow heart rate.
     • When you notice any of the above symptoms, you should call your veterinarian to evaluate the dog's condition. Your veterinarian can give you professional advice and make it easier for you to decide.
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Advice

• While the decision to euthanize your dog will be painful, you should still face this responsibility. In the last moments of life, the dog needs to be passed away peacefully and painlessly, whether or not he has pain and suffering is determined by the owner and his well-being is the best benefit the dog deserves. .
• Death is a difficult decision, but you will need to do it if your dog is in too much pain. You just need to keep the last image of your dog and remember it for life.