There is no answer. Any of our dogs can pass on at any moment, just now you have some 'insider information' about yours. And no matter when or why it happens, you will feel bad and be second guessing any decision you make.
If I were you, and this were my dog, I would call the neuros back and ask them, point blank, "If this was your dog, what would you do?".
Either way, you have to put it in God's Hands. He will take her when it is her time, and not until.
So a 'Yes' to surgery means you choose to give her a chance for a more normal life, at the risk of no life, should it be unsuccessful.
A 'No' to surgery means you choose to give her the life she is accustomed to, however long or short that may be.
Either decision can result in a long or short life for your baby. But what will be, will be, and it's not going to be a result of any decision you do make.
Similar situation with our Tinkerbell, although a different medical problem. She did survive her surgery and the recovery, although the surgery was unsuccessful, so she is still at risk from her disease. Every day I wake up to see if she's still with us... or not. I just try to enjoy the time I do have left with her.
I hope this has helped, and I will keep on praying for you both and your Dad too. |