Anonymous wrote:I don’t know even what a bad day would be for him. He is a sweet dog. He sleeps most of the day. Is happy to eat and be near us. But is having real trouble walking and going outside for the bathroom. Today, for instance, he slept near my feet most of the day. I took him outside a few times (carried him) but he wouldn’t go to the bathroom. Then he urinated all over himself. He ate breakfast and dinner happily.

CosmicFlower wrote:My 6-year-old dog wasn't doing well - she couldn't walk, had lost her sight and wasn't eating or drinking. I could see she was in pain but still wanted to be with us. Our vet examined her and confirmed it was just a matter of days, even suggesting we put her down at the clinic. But I couldn't do it, so we stayed by her side instead and waited. It was really hard to see her struggling. She passed away before morning. I could tell she wanted those last few hours with her family, even through the pain. It was heartbreaking to lose her, but I'm glad we got to be there in the end. 💔

Anonymous wrote:I am also struggling with this decision with my 16 year old dog. She is blind and deaf, has difficulty going up and down stairs, and will soil any carpet/rug/item of clothing left on the floor. However, she will use a pee pad if left in the laundry room floor. If there is rug or clothing on the floor for her and no pee pad, she will pee directly on the floor.

She is content to be in my presence and will follow me from room to room…so I try to limit going up and down the stairs. She and my 13 year old dog are codependent. I don’t know what either of them will do when the other passes.

Sorry, didn’t mean to hijack. This weighs on me heavily