[KimInMD]

Back round- I found Lucy (age 10+) last March in bad shape. She is deaf, and has the beginning stage of dementia. I had her spayed, 8 rotten teeth extracted, and 3 mammary tumors removed. She did not do well under anesthesia (heart rate and blood pressure). The vet who did the surgery advised no more anesthesia. Now she has 4 more mammary tumors and a pea size lump between her shoulder blades. Another vet in the practice examined her today and advised removing tumors a.s.a.p. He feels positive it's cancer, and based on tumor location, she wouldn't have long to live w/o the surgery. I booked the surgery right away, and have been thinking about it all afternoon. Did I do the right thing? The tumors are back after only 6 months (not a good sign), she's old, deaf, has dementia, and I risk losing her under anesthesia. Selfishly, I'd do anything to save this little girl. I don't want to see her go through more pain and the bottom line truth is, she's old. On the other hand, I can honestly say she is one of the best things that has ever happened to me. She is the light of my life, and I can't imagine living without her. I hurt so bad right now, and my heart is just breaking. Please, do you have any words of wisdom for or against surgery? What would you do if this was your fur baby? Thank you for the advice.