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Originally Posted by GeorgiesMomma  Thank you so much for sharing your story about Boo. 15 years is amazing for a Boxer. Coco was really doing great up until about 3 months ago. She was doing so good in fact that a different Vet in the same office couldn't believe she was almost 13. They have checked her heart, her organs and everything is fine. I just worry about her quality of life. I know that my husband and I would carry her wherever if we needed to but I don't know if that's what she wants. She went from being this fun and fiesty girl to barely being able to walk, blind and deaf in a matter of months. How did you know it was time? People say you can see it in their eyes....there is nothing in her eyes anymore she can't see. She still wags her tail occasionally but not as often. Gosh I just don't know  |
I honestly believe that "quality of life" is relative. If you can manage what pain she may have it sounds like her quality of life is fantastic for a 13 year old Boxer. As we age what we consider quality changes. If I had felt like I do now at 50+ when I was 25 - then I'd say my quality of life at 25 sucks. But at 50+ considering that I had a major leg trauma which lasted over 4 years I'd say my life is mighty fine.
As for Boo, we knew it was time when she quit eating - we were able to manage her "old age" aches and pains and her heart, but we accepted her request to be let go when she quit eating. I was in the hospital recovering from major surgery the first day she quit eating and hubby waited until I came home (the next day) so I could say goodbye.
This is a question that only your family can answer with help from your vet. I wish I could be of more help.
Please post pics of your precious Coco.