You need to be honest. It’s going to be tough, but you need to always tell them the truth. We have recently put our dog to sleep due to cancer. It is devastating. And don’t feel bad about getting another pet. There are so many in shelters that need a loving home. You seem to have lots of love to give, your pet would be happy to know you will continue to share that love with others who need you

Be honest with your children.
It is going to be heart breaking for the entire family but you need to deal with it as a family.
Make happy memories with the time you have left & after your pet has passed make a special rememberance place in your garden with your children.
Losing a pet is like losing a family member.
I am very sorry to hear of your impending loss.
You did all you could, & I’m sure you bought as much joy to your pet’s life as they did to yours.

Be upfront and honest, this would break my heart and you have my deepest sympathy, our dog is part of our family and we’d all be devastated if anything happened to him.
All the best x

I really believe that honesty is best in this one. They are old enough to understand and done the right way it is a real life lesson. Goodluck

Be truthful. kids get it really. its a part of life all need to learn. explain that ur furbaby is in alot of pain nd explain it all to them. reality is much better than lies. then u can be totally open with emotions wen the time comes. i feel for u. its not easy but its obvious that love is there.

How did you go about it?

I would be honest and explain it to them. they are old enough to understand this

gently tell them the news and be there for them

Explain to them about death and make sure they understand the pain that he will be in. Let them know your pet would be much more comfortable crossing the rainbow bridge than staying here. Make sure the kids have a chance to say good bye and let them have a good cry.

Explaining it to them is the best way. Perhaps a ceremony such as a funeral will help. It will b difficult and I feel for you all.

You need to be honest and explain everything too them, tell them about how much pain he is in that it would be a cruel thing for him to keep living. I am so sorry for you and your family as well as losing a pet is hard.

Fortunately I haven’t had to deal with this issue yet, but I would gently tell them the truth.

with honesty and compassion and let them know it is alright to be upset and than find a star when the time comes and tell that that is their pets star. You will all go through some grieving for your pet when the time comes but just remember how loved they were and what a good life they had that was a great quality of life. Just keep in mind how they react is how they are going to deal with it and they all deal with it in there own way

be honest with them and explain that things die. it will be easier in the long run

you could make a nice photo book of their pet

last year i had to put down my dog of 7 years, my daughter was only 2 at the time but still knew something was up i told her that she is sick and they need to take her and she will be in doggy heaven no sure if she knew what i was talking about but she seem a little better after my you can tell them that but tell the truth dont hide it cause it be worst when they find out

People do so many different things these days- create and keep an urn, goodbye ceremonies. I would talk to your kids and see how they want to say goodbye

I think these days kids are fairly good at adapting to bad news. Just be honest and tell them that the dog going to sleep is a much nicer idea than him suffering any more. You could distract them with a special day out somewhere, let them plan a funeral (flowers/a letter of love), or buy another pet for them to love – not another dog but maybe a fish/g.pig etc).

I am so sorry! It’s definitely time to introduce the kids to the idea of doggie heaven. Try the DVD ‘all dogs go to heaven’ if you can get your hands on a copy.

Explain to your children that your dog is very sick and maybe only has a little time left Encourage them to speak to your dog and hug and pat it. Lavish lots of love on your animal because it is part of your family. I think it’s best to be honest to your kids, and ask whether they would like to have a funeral after. Maybe get them afterwards to make up a photo album of photos of them and the dog. This will give them laughs and memories and tears, but tears are OK.