Having had many dogs in my lifetime, I have had to make that decision at least 5 times. 3 in the past 7 years. It is never easy to decide the right time. The hardest was Gracie who ha a severely collapsed trachea diagnosed at 5 1/2 years of age. After trying all different medicines and treatments for a year, she was struggling to breathe. I took her to my vet knowing that it would probably be the last time. I asked her what she thought and she said she is struggling for every breath and is not enjoying life. I knew what I had to do. I think in our head we know when the time is right but our hearts take a little longer to know. I will keep you and Rudy in my prayers. |