17 year old dog can't walk anymore what should be my next step?

[Guest Irv]

He's been my best friend since forever and for the last day he hasn't move except to maybe change his position by using his front legs he doesn't eat unless i manully feed him and i havn't seen him drink water. he's had a long life but i don't know if i should take him to the vetand let them put him down or let him pass away peacfully here at home and bury him here. i live in the country so i have a big back yard where he used to play. What is the best method for him.

[Doyle]

I know its tough and you don't want to see him suffer but also realize he may want to be there with you for as long as possible.

[Anybodyhome]

At least take him to the vet and get a professional opinion as to whether or not he's in pain.  He may have a tumor or a cancer that has effected his spine and he cannot move is back legs.

 

He's your bud and dogs are notorious for not wanting to show you how much pain they may be in; always wanting to please their master.  

[cookinbrak]

Take him to the vet. He's not gonna pass peacefully.

[Mother Grabber]

took a little while before I realized this was about a dog.  Sorry to hear about it.  Dogs are the greatest creatures on the planet.

[bigjohn]

Man that's such a tough decision. Hard to balance quality of life for your buddy, and him wanting to stay with you.

 

No friend like a good dog, that's for sure.

[Creepster]

Like anybody home said take your dog to the vet first and see what they say.  In all likelihood from what you say it is time to prepare yourself to let your buddy pass into the next life with your and your vets help.  My last two pets I have had euthanized at home,  and it was well worth the house call cost to have it done here where they had spent their lives and were the most comfortable. 

 

Best to you both - dont be afraid to do what is best for your friend. 

[Kevin Greene]

The home visit by the vet sounds the best for your dog. G/L

[SmokinwithWilly]

Hope everything works out for you and your best bud. Funny how much those little guys can affect our lives.

[Cary Kollins]

Definitely have the vet come to your home to put him to rest. It sounds like he is ready to go.

We put my family border collie, Carly, down last year. She was 14, blind and had bad hip problems. She was a fighter but near the end she stopped eating and drinking. The vet said she wouldn't have lasted much longer, and that without being put to sleep she might have had seizures and convulsions. The vet came to the home and administered the shot while Carly was being held in my sister's arms. They only had to administer a slight amount before she went to sleep and was free of the pain.

[PandaPancake]

If you really cared you would smother the dog with a pillow.

What kind of person asks an internet forum what they should do about their dog that can't walk, won't eat, or drink water. Clearly your dog is taking the suicide route.

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[Alcatraz49ers]

Your dog should've been put down weeks ago.

Quit being a dick to him.

[88 Bronco]

Take him to the vet. He's not gonna pass peacefully.

 

This

[cookinwithgas]

Same thing happened to my old dog, a Scottish terrier named Monty. It was a nerve disease that would have killed him in short order anyways. He was with my ex and she had him put to sleep. Been two years and I still think of him every day, he helped me through some tough times.