Hip dysplasia is common to a lot of large breeds.
My German Shepherd’s gene testing was positive for it.
So its not like I’m not prepared for it.
Sometimes you just can’t afford to give your dog the quality of life he deserves.
And you have to do the right thing even if it leaves both of you heartbroken.
Dad kept his shepherd for as long as he could as the dog suffered with dysplacia. It was tough hearing Zarek occasionally cry in pain when he tried to get up from a nap. He finally put him down right before the family went north for a July 4 weekend because dad didn't want to risk the chance of one of the little kids getting bitten if they accidentally patted the dog on his hind quarters......
I was tasked with taking him to the vet and it was one of the worst things I've ever had to do in my life.......I'm still sad thinking about it.