This thread makes me so sad. It makes you think of what you'd do? I too waited a little longer than I should have to take my pek in for her annual shots. I was afraid of what the vet would say. Tara will be 13 next month, blind, hard of hearing (sometimes nothing), back legs frozen, has a heart murmer and very bad allergies. She has just started to leak (potty) a little in the house. The vet said that only I could determine her quality of life and when to put her down. If the incontinence became a problem, she would give me something to help her. We really don't want to think about her leaving us. My boys recently came for a visit and both were hoping that she hung on long enough for them to see her one last time. (They are in the Army and don't come home very often.) Tara just loved them being here and perked up a little while they were here. I wish all of your older babies good health and you the knowledge to know when it's time. I myself don't think it's time for Tara, but it soon will be. |