It is the most difficult decision to make. It's hard enough to know when to have an older dog put down but to have to make that decision for a youngster must be the worst. I assume they must have seen the tumor on the MRI.
Quality of life is what it comes down to. If he is afraid and not enjoying his life then there is not much question about what must be done. It does not of course make it any less difficult. You are the one that is actually seeing him and what he is going though. You and your wife have been dealing with this for a while. You must love and pity the little guy so much. It is difficult to gauge pain in an animal. A young animal that has had a condition for a while may be compensating and dealing with the pain. It is possible that pain is effecting his personality and actions. I pray you and your wife will come to a decision and be at peace about doing the right thing. |