[Red Badger]

We have a female Chihuahua who is at least 18 years old and has all the symptoms as listed.

We should have her put to sleep, but my wife will not hear of it.................

[Diana in Wisconsin]

My BIL did that to their elderly little Scottie Dog. It’s just too cruel to let them suffer when it’s not necessary.

In 2017 I took on two Senior Basset Hounds, Sisters. One died a year later from Lymphoma (put her down) the other a month ago from a deteriorated disc in her back that paralyzed her. We also had her put down. They were 14 and 12, which is OLD for Bassets.

I’m glad I could give them a good end-of-life out here on the farm. They were City Dogs and were never off-leash and always slept in their kennels. They had acres to roam on out here, bunnies to chase and plenty of fresh air and sunshine. Their original owner was in her 70’s and died unexpectedly; a friend that is a Vet Tech BEGGED me to take Pearl and Belle.

Wish I had the heart to help some more senior dogs, but it’s so bloody hard...and I’m really tired of cleaning carpets, LOL!

Meh. Who am I kidding? Another dog in need will show up soon enough. ;)

[mountainfolk]

I can empathize with your wife. We think of pets as family and it hurts to part with a loved one. Our Collie gradually slowed down, walking any distance was hard for her and we had to lift her into the van and out. Various other physical evidence of her just aging. Sometimes had to turn her around and other times needed to help her stand. At the last, sixteen yrs old, we reluctantly said goodbye and still miss her and feel her presence when driving on trips. She loved to travel with us but the last years we did kennel her as it was just too much for her.

[Lurker]

Try Lapoflove.com.

We have them 3 times.

It’s the best way to deal with a sad situation.

L

[reformedliberal]

...have her put to sleep, but my wife will not hear of it.................
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Our beloved Akita, Bo had all these symptoms. At age 12, likely deaf, with a failing rear end, he mauled me when I tried to help him up. Since he couldn’t move easily, I rolled out of the way, but he did a number on one arm. (Never approach one of these guys from the front! My fault.)

He had to be put down and it was because we were just too selfish to let him go sooner.

Sometimes it is not kind to keep them after their best days are gone.

We still miss him, after 8 years.