Your story hit home. I had a 13 1/2 yr old border collie, and know how bad it is. To the original poster: I waited (different type of cancer). In the end, I am glad I did, but it’s all a roll of the dice. It’s so hard to tell if they are suffering, and dogs can show amazing resiliency.
I wish I had some words of advice. All I know is this: my dog died in my arms. That matters more than anything else. Either way you decide, make sure that you are with him when he goes. But I’m sure you know this.
I wish you the best.
Thank you so much. She WILL die in my arms, unless she goes in her sleep