Postby heddylamar » Tue Aug 09, 2016 2:36 am
Would he make an honest pro v. con list?
I keep a running list in mind when dealing with our oldsters (and use hubby as a sounding board). When the cons start outweighing the pros it's time. And, I can justify the decision later when I inevitably start second guessing the decision.
For example, our sweet piggy's list started out: (pro) running, playing, chirping, excited about food, purring when held, cuddly (con) malignant neurofibroma sarcoma, growing lump in abdomen, napping.
We euthanized her at: (pro) chirping, happy about food, purring when held, cuddly (con) malignant neurofibroma sarcoma, huge lump in abdomen, congested breathing (ongoing for her lifetime), sleeping all day, sedentary, very reduced appetite (extremely dangerous for piggies), cuddly (no movement required).
I wish your dog a safe journey.