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[quote=Anonymous]My dog is terminal. We have fought the inevitable over the last year with surgery and meds but each episode that he has sets him back again. After the most recent one in August, he just hasn't been the same. He now bumps into everything and falls all of the time. Every time he tries to egg up, his legs fail him. It's torture to watch. And he paces more and has more trouble settling than usual, although when he does settle, he sleeps peacefully. He still loves to eat and wags his tail when you pet him  but otherwise, I worry that he has a very low quality of life. I always imagined that when I would have to make this wrenching decision that it would be easier because I would know he's suffering and it would be cruel to keep him around. But, I'm not sure we're there yet but I'm afraid I'm not being objective. To an outside observer who didn't love him, the highs say he doesn't seem to have any quality left. Anyway, without knowing the specifics  I'm sure it's impossible for people t guide me one way or he other. Just looking for when you might have known that it was time.

I just have a hard time imagining feeding him breakfast and then taking him to the vet and putting him to sleep...

Thanks. [/quote]

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