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Originally Posted by chattiesmom  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. |
I agree and part of me feels like we are giving up on her which is why we haven't decided on anything. I am not sure if that's the right way to feel at this point I have no idea really. She eats a lot which is partly because of her Cushings. She has only a few accidents in the house since this started and I believe that's from us just not getting her outside quick enough. Again internally she is fine. She had a lump on her hip which was a hematoma and went away after a couple of weeks.
I am glad that you got to spend 15 years great years with Boo. I tell my husband all the time that we need to focus on what a great life she has had and how much she has enriched ours. She has truly been the best furgirl we could have asked for.
I posted a few pics of Coco aka Sissy Girl
#1 she was 3
#2 she was 7 and being viciously attacked by her Yorkie brother
#3 she was 10 and wearing her cool shades
#4 she was 11