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Old 01-25-2017, 06:30 PM
 
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Oh god , read that and feel for you , but think of all the dogs not loved and how much yours was loved in its short life.. xx
Thank you. He was my buddy, and my friend. I bawled like a baby for days, grieving. It was still, IMO, the best decision for him - quality of life and all that.

If they only get a year, or MAYBE two of life, AFAIC, when a vet wants to go the chemo route - the vet is more concerned about $$ than they are for the pet or the family. Chemo is absolutely nasty when you have to do it. And, the vet always says: "maybe a few more months, maybe a year, maybe even two". If the vet could say, "oh, yeah, no problem, we'll see your dog clear of cancer and another 4-5 years of life!" If they could say that, I might make a different decision. But they never have, at least never have to me.
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Old 01-26-2017, 11:59 AM
 
Location: Wartrace,TN
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I am sorry for the dogs health problems. My honest opinion is you should help the dog leave humanely. You are not doing the dog any favors by keeping it alive with chemo so it can have another year or two (maybe). Think about the quality of life it will have going through chemo.

You have to put what is best for the dog ahead of your own feelings; at this point you would be keeping it alive for YOU.

I know this may seem harsh but I have known people that tried to keep a dog alive because THEY couldn't accept the fact it was dying. Every one of them said later they regretted putting the animal through it.
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Old 01-27-2017, 08:26 AM
 
Location: East Texas
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This is so hard and I'm really sorry. No and no. I would not subject the poor thing to harsh and risky chemo so she could live out her last months feeling terrible but still be technically "alive." I would let her go; no question about it and she would thank you if she could . Again, I went through this a couple months ago with our bichon , it broke our hearts but she was in really bad shape. Thoughts and prayers going out to you.
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