A Good Insight For Dying Pets.... Options

[Trisha06]

August 2005 - I was completely devastated when my precious Dani dog was diagnosed with cancer (lymphoma).....while I was fortunate to have an extra 7 wonderful and healthy months with her (she was in remission for that time, and died in June), I've been so sad about the whole situation.....

what the good insight is however.....I just read Cesar Milan's (the Dog whisperer and someone with incredible insight into dog's minds) book 'Cesar's Way', and he wrote a bit on dogs dying that was actually a bit of a comfort.....

he said that animals live in the moment....they do not fear death like we do.....dogs who are sick, for instance - cancer, don't really even understand.....they are still able to be happy and excited......I just cried my eyes out reading this b/c it made me so happy for my Dani-girl, knowing that she wasn't sad and didn't even understand what was going on......I just thought it was a wonderful perspective and something that could be a bit comforting to anyone who reads this who's pet is dying/sick.....try to give your pet a peaceful/calm energy in their last bit of time (which I know is pretty impossible, but just try as much as you can), because that is what really affects what they are feeling.....my sweet Dani smiled on her last trip to the vets....she was not afraid or sad....just try to remember that about our beloved pets....I hope this makes sense....maybe I'll edit it when I'm not tired!!

[Precious' mom]

Trisha,
I does make sense and you are correct!! They aren't like humans, they aren't afraid of dying, it's the humans who are afraid of dying! I used to be afraid but since Precious (my cat) died, and going through his final illness and death, I am no longer afraid. I will be with him someday but until then Precious will always be with me. I firmly believe that physical death does not break the bond between animal and human; Precious has sent me many signs (one even this morning!) and I can still feel his presence all around me. We were together nearly 19 years and that is a long time...and a very strong bond!!
Lisa