to beachdog, My heart goes out to you. It is awful to have to decide when. It truly is about suffering and love. I think you have gotten some very good advice. Like the others that responded, I have had to go through this too, with loved ones, parents, my husband and loved dogs. I think there is so much more than the here and now. It is that belief, that brings comfort. I think animals and people can deal with sickness and pain if they know they will recover and be well again. When they understand that is not going to happen, the suffering becomes an unbearable burden, and the waiting for relief, turns their world inward. I have seen this happen with very ill and elderly people. They accept dieing and just wait for it. Animals mostly live in the moment and when they can not live life, they need us to be compassionate and help them end the waiting. God Bless You, and prayers for you and yours.
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