My friend, I am so sorry you have to go through this and so honored that you asked me for advice. I haven’t had to make this decision before, but after years owning dogs and cats I know some of this pain.
My wife advises that you go ahead with treatment and see how it goes. When I pointed out that there was a risk of stroking out in the near future, she said that is not such a bad way to go.
Though she’s a wise woman, I mostly disagree. I’ve seen the horror shows that heart attacks and strokes are in humans, and wouldn’t want my pet to go through it, uncomprehending. From here (more on that later) it seems to me that the chances he will suffer are far greater than the chances that you will have peaceful time together. From here, it seems to me that you should euthanize earlier than later.
However, that’s me from over a thousand miles away, not having even met this dog, much less owned and loved him for two years. One thing you should do is depend on your intuition, which is a gift from God. If you keep your mind equally open to both euthanasia and treatment, you will know when the time comes (if it comes) because you know Wally so well. But if in doubt, save him suffering. Also, pray specifically for wisdom in this situation, every day. Wally and God will help you know. I’ll pray for wisdom for you, too.
Pet your bathound on the head for me. Prayers up that you, the missus and Wally are comforted.
OOPS!
two year=since he was two weeks old.
Typing fingers got ahead of the little gray cells.