my dog is almost 17 years old now. within the last couple of years things have really started to go downhill for her... she began with a skin disorder that no vet could figure out. i had her on steroids for awhile, which helped a little, but then she started having seizures, so i took her off them. the skin disorder cleared up, but now she has severe cataracts, she is completely deaf and she has arthritis in her rear leg. over the last week or so the arthritis has gotten so bad that she limps when she walks and almost cannot support any weight on that leg. it causes her to fall, and often she can't get up unless i lift her and rub her leg to get her going. usually so good about her bathroom habits, she has begun going wherever she feels like it. she is still a happy dog, she still wags her tail, she still gives and receives affection, but her quality of life is so diminished that i can't help wondering if it's time. she doesn't seem to be in pain, and i can't decide. help!
2006-10-07
12:46:40
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