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It has long been proven that the dog is one of the most loyal animals. And a good four-legged friend and defender.

Remember the movie Hachiko: The most loyal friend, it is impossible to look at him without tears. The film is based on real events: somewhere in remote Japan, the Akita Inu dog for nine years every day at the same time came to the station to meet his deceased master.

Dogs sometimes become so close to us that we begin to see them as family members. So when they leave us, we experience stress and pain. Because of fear, depression and confusion, we can leave them alone in the last minutes.





Here is what the American veterinarian Evan Shau says: When you take a pet into the house, you should understand that after a while he will leave it forever. The life of a dog is much shorter than that of a man.”

Evan Shau had to euthanize a huge number of animals that were sick and had no chance of recovery. To save them from pain, the owners asked for sedation, but tried not to be present.



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“You cannot just leave dogs alone when they need us. At the last moment of their lives, animals should not be surrounded by strangers, worry and look for the faces of their owners. At this time, the presence, support and care of the owner need the pet like never before, says the doctor.



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“I have noticed that some people who have left a pet to die alone have felt very sorry for it after a while.” I understand how hard it can be, but caring for a dog is a part of life, and it must be accepted in order to eventually survive the grief.



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A person should put himself in the place of his pet and think, would he like to be abandoned weak, sick, scared, old or suffering from some disease?

On average, dogs live 10–13 years. But, it happens, they die earlier due to viral and bacterial diseases, invasive diseases, genetic anomalies, autoimmune pathologies...



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In the case of diagnosis of incurable infections, cancers, incompatible with life injuries and because of the obvious ineffectiveness of treatment and maintenance therapy, veterinarians advise to euthanize the dog. Simply put, put her to sleep to relieve her of physical suffering.



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Euthanasia is considered optimal when the dog dies due to old age. In recent days, her condition has deteriorated. The dog is not feeling well.And there's nothing to help her. The main thing is to recognize the approaching care and stay close to the animal.



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What does a dog feel?

1. A few days before leaving, the dog’s breath becomes shallow at long intervals. The normal breathing rate of 22 breaths per minute is reduced to 10. The heart rate decreases from 120 to 70 beats per minute.
2. The dog loses his appetite and stops drinking. Sometimes her indifference to food is accompanied by vomiting.
3. The pet has a lack of coordination. Some muscles twitch or go into a state of spasm due to glucose loss.
4. The dog urinates and defecates uncontrollably.
5. Her skin becomes dry and inelastic, and her mucous membranes become pale.

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Regardless of whether the dog dies due to old age or illness, veterinarians recommend that you be near it during this time. Dog feels master Always, especially in the last few moments. As Antoine de Saint-Exupery said, “We are responsible for those who have been tamed.” Answer to the end.

More about why you should get a dog, as well as an overview of the best breeds for an apartment, read our articles. Follow the links.