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The Song That Brought My Dying Dog Comfort
I didn’t know his days were numbered.
Although, given the circumstances, I guess it was pretty obvious. But denial works in mysterious ways.
I’m not ready to talk about the trauma of Zac’s last few days in the physical world. But what I can tell you is that my husband and I did all we could to make him comfortable.
We provided him with around-the-clock care, and he was in and out of the emergency vet.
If we had our time again, there are several things we would do differently to alleviate my poor boy's suffering. But here we are, and hindsight is a wonderful thing.
I’m just grateful to this song for easing his distress.
Hearing any animal in distress, pain, or discomfort penetrates my soul. There’s a reason why I’m vegan. So, hearing my own 13-year-old dog emitting such noises brought me full-body anguish.
As well as him being maxed out on painkillers, I did everything in my power to soothe my boy. From cold presses on his head to cradling him. These worked to an extent, but it was music that brought him the greatest comfort.
Specifically, one song in particular seemed to connect to his senses and…
