I am so sorry for your loss. We had to put down our 15 year old toy poodle almost two years ago and it was heartwrenching. It's so hard making that decision. I just saw your original post and was going to reply with what my vet told me the last two years of my baby's life. He was on medication for a heart problem for quite some time but was still acting very young. I was so afraid that I would prolong his life for my own selfish reasons and worried that he was in pain. My vet told me that I "would know" when the time was right. I really had my doubts but since Dax was still so energetic, I trusted the vet. Then the day finally did come and it was so obvious (he apparently had a stroke). It nearly broke our heart to have to take him to the vet and put him down. I really do feel your pain and want you to know that although it takes some time, keeping the good memories with you does help the pain fade. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
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