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Originally Posted by MoneyGuy
I need advice from someone who has done this. My little buddy (bijon-cocker) is being put down Thursday. I'm wondering if I should go with him into the room or just take him into the vet's office. He's a nervous dog and gets anxious about all kinds of things so I'm thinking I should be with him all the way, to hold him tight. Any advice? I'm very sad today.
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If it was me, I'd be inclined to be with him.
I had to put down my walker/ bluetick hound when distemper and chorea left her parlyzed in the hind section. I wrapped her in an old comforter and held her tight as the vet inserted the needle into her front leg. Unfortunately the vet missed the vein with the first needle and had to repeat the insertion. After the second needle, my dog lifted her head, looked at me, and then gently laid her head down and died.
I found that knowing I was with her in her last moments, although a sad experience, somehow eased the pain in losing her. I wouldn't hesitate to do it again if I had to.