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[quote=Anonymous]Even if money was not an issue, I would not subject a 12 year old dog cancer treatments. Any size dog is well into advanced age at that age, so the gain in time will likely be minimal. Dogs do not understand the treatment and why they are in pain, they live entirely in the moment so there will be many moments of discomfort ahead during cancer treatments. Dogs are very good at masking pain so they likely experience a whole lot more than we realize, and suffer silently. Most dog owners are not very good at judging their dog’s pain for this very reason.

You adore your dog who has been a huge part of your life for many years. The anticipatory grief at a time like this is huge. Please make your decision based on what you truly think is best for your dog, not for you. Your dog will not be angry if you don’t try everything. Your dog will not resent you for letting him enjoy a little more time with you and then letting him go peacefully when the time is right - the veterinarian can help you know when that is. Let you and your dog have happy good times together until then, not days and weeks of treatments and visits to the vet hospital and time feeling poorly from the effects of treatment.

You have my deepest sympathy, I have been there before more than once and it is always extremely difficult. There is no such thing as just a dog. [/quote]

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