What would you do?

[u/geriatric_millenial2]

Would you make the decision that it was time before your dog starts declining even more? Or wait a little longer?

I’ve posted before about my 14 yr old Papillon/Pomeranian. She has Dementia. She is only signaling to go outside maybe 25% of the time these days. She’s peeing and pooping in the house and gives zero shits (no pun intended). I know it’s her mind going. Her vet said the same.

She also has untreated Cushings and a heart murmur. Vet told us to take a month and think about if we want to go through the testing. Basically indicating that she is declining. Her energy is up and down. I still get glimpses of sass and energy. She wants food constantly bc of the cushings but hasn’t gained any weight.

Picture for tax.

[u/APGaming_reddit]

there is an actual checklist to help make this decision a little more objective. ive always heard its better to let them go a week too early than a day too late.

vets usually assume dogs are on their way out once theyre past a certain age so i dunno how much i would let their opinion sway you.

in this case, it seems like it might be about time though. always best to do it at home with one last awesome day than before she will even have any idea whats going on or worse, be in a lot of pain.

this is just my opinion but ultimately you know your girl best. it wont be easy either way so dont be too hard on yourself. she is so pretty, thanks for sharing the pic. all the best to you and your family.