Yellow Lab

[dsame]

My yellow lab is a little over 8 years old. She is a pure bread. She seems to have aged very quickly. She started having siezures about 3 years ago. I took her to the vet and and she was evaluated and diagnosed with seizures of unknown origin.She was also diagnosed with hip displasia. We had the option of medicating her. However, as she was already having struggles with keeping active, we chose not to medicate her, as the doctor said that siezures are not painful.  She also has several Mammary tumors that are wheeping. The vet stated that since she didn't get "fixed" when she was a puppy, this is common.( we were going to breed her)  She is also diagnosed with hip displasia. Lately she has had trouble getting up and down. She moans and whimpers at times. She also has started to shake and stumble when outside relieving herself. I have spoken to the vet on occasion.  We have an appointment again with the vet to determine if we should consider putting her down. I am struggling with this decision. My family has had many meetings to determine what would be best for her. We have tried antiinflamatory meds, Cusions for her sleep area, diet changes, etc.  Narcotics would sedate her and she is already having trouble with energy issues. I know she is 8 and 1/2 years old, but she demonstrates like a 15 year old. I know she is arthritic and I am sure she had lyme disease. I need to know if our family is making the right decision.

[lindapalm]

Have you ever tried Rimadyl for her pain, we used it on one of our dogs, on an as needed basis, and it worked very well.  We have also had luck with Deramaxx.  I would ask your vet about the pain killing options you have, and try them all, it might be worth one last try.  Good Luck.