HELP me please to make an important decision!

[ladysal]

My dog daisy is 15 years old. She lost her mother annie earlier in the year to old age she died in her sleep aged 18 years old. However daisy has since declined she has become blind but can find her way around she is very incontenient where i have used every possible nappy etc on the market but to no avail. She wets and poohs constantly  so i am always clearing up her business is it time she went to doggie heaven to be with annie i cant make this decision by myself any help or advice would be most helpful as i dont know wether i am being cruel or kind to her as her quailty of life is pretty much zero!

[Lisa1988]

I've worked in a vet hospital for most of my life (Ironically I came here to ask a question about my dog's toe haha) but I can tell you from experience that nobody can tell you when it is time to put your dog down. This is a very tough decision, and you know your dog better than anyone. If you think that life is getting too tough for her, and see a serious decline in everything ranging from eating to going to the bathroom, then it might be the right time. Because her mother lived 3 years longer does not mean that is Daisy's destiny as well. I hope that you do not feel bad about considering euthanizing her, it perhaps is for the best. My heart goes out to you and your family in whichever decision you decide to make. Sorry I couldn't help you further.

[suzi-q]

No one can make this decision for you.  It is so very hard.  I had to make that decision back in December.  You need to follow your heart.  YOU know your pooch.  YOU know the quality of life.  I know that you will make the right decision.  God bless and give you strength and guide you to that decision.  

[heartfluttersflyawayplz]

wow, i know how hard it is, we put ours down , he was 17 but life was not good for him my vet told me i was doing the right thing, will your vet not talk to you about it, i knew when it was time my baby told me in his ways he stop taking his meds and eating , looked at me like ok its time.follow your heart you will know. so sorry my prayers are with you .Barbara