Thankyou for the kind messages, they're so thoughtful and helpful. x

I am really so sorry for your loss

I was in a similar position almost 2 years ago, when we had to have my boy put to sleep. Thankfully, our vet was beyond amazing about the whole thing, and he sedated Nelson first before putting the lethal dose into his vein...but Nelson was so calm already at that point...

But irresepctive of that, you definitely did the right thing for your dog. You had the power to take away her hurt and put it on yourself, and that is a very brave very caring thing to do. It is the last act of kindness you could offer to your dog. And I don't think the twitching was painful for your dog, she was probably not fully conscious at that point anyway, but more hard for you. So I believe it was harder for you, but not necessarily for your girl, if that is any consolation.

Again, I am so unbelievably sorry for your loss

RIP Millie! Have fun at bridge sweetness.

So sorry for your loss hon We had our boy pts in October so know exactly how you feel.

I know the jerking was distressing for you to witness, but believe me, it wouldn't be been distressing for Millie, she would of felt no pain sweetheart... It happens sometimes when they can't inject into the vein.

Max had to be pts straight into his kidneys as all his veins had sunk... That broke my heart, but he was in no pain.

You did the right thing for her, just keep the happy memories alive, if you do that then she will stay in your heart forever xxxxxxx

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He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion

RIP our gorgeous Max, 13/10/2010, Run free at Rainbow Bridge dude

So sorry to hear of your loss.

Unfortunately, at present - your memory is full of the last images you saw of her. Over time, this will be replaced by memories of the special times you had together.

She wouldn't want you to be sad - cherish the memories.

Thinking of you at this sad time xx

*hugs*

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Sox 31 year old pony
Zara 15 year old horse
Chloe 12 year old black Lab
Sasha 9 year old black Lab
Francis (allegedly) 14 years Rescue Dog
Tosh 17 year old rescue dog - RSPCA prosecuting owner - sadly pts 28.07.11
Saffron 18 month old tortoiseshell cat
Spike, Prozac, Ginger and Snap, and now Ritz & Ryvita the Guinea Pigs

R.I.P Gabby Guinea Pig - passed away 26.01.11

awww thankyou so much! xxx