When do you decide to put your dog down?

[doggiebear]

My 13.5 border collie/lab was diagnosed with lymphoma 2 weeks ago. She is on a holistic treatment (silica) and even though her energy is not horrible - she is not eating much at all. I basically have to hand feed her or spoon feed her. However, she is peeing fine and still passing good stool on a daily basis. She still have energy to go for short walks and have her moments of "sparkle". I don't know what to do - I don't want her to suffer but at the same time I don't know why she is not eating.

Her lymphs have not increased alot in size but they are definitely not going away.

We chose not to go with chemotherapy or predisone because of her age. She has bilateral hip dysplasia as well.

She has always been a part of our family - our 3 kids are devastated.

I just don't know when I should help her to move on. I don't want her to go but I am so scared of her suffering.

I would really appreciate hearing from anyone who has had a dog with lymphoma.

[doggiebear]

Thanks. I honestly don't know what we are going to do without her. She has been such a part of our lives. It really is hard to imagine her not being here anymore.

[littlebit667]

I would go with what your vet says.  Keep in close contact with them as I am sure you are already.  It is a balance between your need for your dog and your dogs need to be pain free.  If your dog is not giving you pain indicators and is doing OK that is good.  It sounds like for now that is what is happening.  I am sorry you are having to deal with this, it is so hard for us to watch our loved best friends getting old and tired.  Love this one with all your might.