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Bettie

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17. We have talked to her

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #1)

Sun Oct 27, 2024, 03:49 PM

Oct 27

and she did say that given his age, it will be soon....but he's got a lot worse over the last week and it doubled in size from one week to the next.

Right now, he's enjoying things, but we are watching closely. He still forgets sometimes (squirrels taunt him), but it is sad to see my active boy so subdued.

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Sad post about my dog...when do you know [View all] Bettie Oct 27 OP

I know you want to time things when it is best for your beloved dog. So, I don't think it would help to be hlthe2b Oct 27 #1

We have talked to her Bettie Oct 27 #17

I wish you all the best... hlthe2b Oct 27 #18

They will let you know lapfog_1 Oct 27 #2

This. ms liberty Oct 27 #5

We will all be there Bettie Oct 27 #6

Our beloved Flat Coated Retriever let us know crimycarny Oct 27 #27

there are vets who will do at home euthanasia.. samnsara Oct 27 #29

I agree with this... slightlv Oct 27 #24

I'm so sorry you and your dog are going though this. brer cat Oct 27 #3

Very sorry to hear about this, Bettie True Dough Oct 27 #4

I'm so sorry, Bettie. skylucy Oct 27 #7

So sorry you are having to deal with this Farmgirl1961 Oct 27 #8

I go with "quality of life". Is he happy? Is he showing enjoyment of life? Is he in obvious and severe pain? Midnight Writer Oct 27 #9

If hes eating and happy to sse you, he feels good. Karadeniz Oct 27 #10

So sorry, Bettie. piddyprints Oct 27 #11

He does still enjoy his treats and Bettie Oct 27 #16

I'm glad to meet a fellow Pyr lover, Bayard Oct 27 #12

Make an appt in a week or two.....last appt of the day. alittlelark Oct 27 #13

Every day is a blessing hot2na Oct 27 #14

I'm so sorry you're going through this Laurelin Oct 27 #15

Sorry to hear that, it's heartbreaking. wendyb-NC Oct 27 #19

sorry for your loss. k55f5r Oct 27 #20

It is hard to say goodbye to a family member LetMyPeopleVote Oct 27 #21

This message was self-deleted by its author LetMyPeopleVote Oct 27 #22

I'm so sorry. chowmama Oct 27 #23

I'm sorry, but I disagree with your vet. She could amputate the leg with the cancer. sinkingfeeling Oct 27 #25

I had a Boston Terrier named Louie and he was the best boy in the whole world. madaboutharry Oct 27 #26

ive gone thru this so many times.. Im so sorry :( samnsara Oct 27 #28

Holding you all in love and light in this very sad time. Please see if your vet niyad Oct 27 #30

It's not easy, but I'm confident you will know. pat_k Oct 27 #31

I am so sorry for all you, your family and your sweet dog are going through. You all will be in my thoughts. HeartsCanHope Nov 1 #32

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