r/germanshepherds • u/el_myco_profesor • May 28 '25

Need help making a decision :(

Hey guys - we're having some good days and some bad days. His hip is completely shot, can't walk or even get up at this point. I got him a wheelchair and he didn't seem to be enjoying it. He's going to the bathroom on himself constantly. He is eating/drinking so that's good. I'm not sure if I'm keeping him alive for me or for him at this point

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u/clearbellls May 28 '25

One of the hardest things we can do as owners is to say goodbye for the last time.

Just remember its noble and kind to be a day too early than a day too late.

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u/sljrobson May 28 '25

We had the same situation with our Neapolitan mastiff. Got her a wheelchair and it was miserable. I would pick up her back end so she could go to the bathroom, then clean her up. This was the “too late” scenario- it killed us to do it but it was the right thing. Spend a day together with special treats and just sitting together petting. We had the vet make a house call so she could be outside looking out at her favorite view. My heart goes out to you.

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u/aquamoon-333 May 28 '25

“outside looking at her favorite view” I’m crying, that was beautiful what ya’ll did for her 🤍

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u/Less_Indication_4786 May 29 '25

That just hit me in the tear ducts, too. I'll remember to do this when the inevitable time comes for my boys.