so many wonderful posts and such good advice, unfortunately this is a decision most of us pet owners are faced with at one time or another. As the vet said to us when making the decision to put our 18 year old cat down. She had mini strokes that left her back legs paralyzed but after lots of massaging by us she was able to get around a little, but still failing. He said if she was young you might look at this differently, but she is elderly and not going to get better, she should not have to suffer. I alway think that the most unselfish act we do for our pets is to let them go peacefully, quickly and secure in our arms. |