I have been through this a couple of times and the worst thing is feeling

like you have to make that decision for them. My first rule is I didn't want to do anything that would just prolong the agony. Since the ultrasound is noninvasive, I would ask the vet if it will truly help drive the decision of whether anything could be done. Sure, they might be able to see a tumor but will they be able to tell if surgery will fix the problem. It might at least give you better peace of mind about the decision. Reading your story, it is obvious your dog has done well being part of your family. I hope things work out.

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Posted: 03/12/2019 at 7:30PM

I fear I am facing the day every pet owner dreads. -- MP4VT2004 03/12/2019 4:41PM

Sorry for the issues, I have been thru this many times -- fordham 03/13/2019 11:51AM

So sorry. All pets are part of the family. My dog lived to be 15. -- 1MetroHokie 03/12/2019 8:37PM

Thank you so much. That is very helpful feedback. ** -- MP4VT2004 03/12/2019 9:04PM

I have been through this a couple of times and the worst thing is feeling -- No Clue 03/12/2019 7:30PM

Thanks very much. -- MP4VT2004 03/12/2019 7:39PM

Sorry to hear that MP4. There is no right or wrong way to handle it. -- Hokie360 03/12/2019 7:30PM

Thanks 360. Unfortunately in our case, we aren't seeing eye to eye on... -- MP4VT2004 03/12/2019 7:35PM

White rice maybe with chicken, or scrambled egg. Fingers crossed for all ** -- 81_Hokie 03/12/2019 7:22PM

Thanks! -- MP4VT2004 03/12/2019 7:25PM

Scrambled eggs? ** -- 81_Hokie 03/12/2019 7:26PM

Thanks, I may try that next. ** -- MP4VT2004 03/12/2019 7:36PM

Similar thing happened to my Husky last year, she suddenly stopped eating -- HokieNoVA 03/12/2019 6:33PM

I think I remember reading a post you wrote about that. So sorry. -- MP4VT2004 03/12/2019 7:03PM

I’d listen to your wife. 15 years is a good life for a dog. Dealing with it -- CPRVHokie 03/12/2019 6:28PM

Thank you all for your responses. They mean a great deal to me. ** -- MP4VT2004 03/12/2019 6:05PM

I'm in RVA. Let me know if I can help ** -- 48zip 03/12/2019 5:58PM

Sorry to hear and yes, I have been there. From a distance, I am with your -- Femoyer Hokie 03/12/2019 5:54PM

A 15 year old dog of any breed is pretty old. Sounds like the dog has had -- Hoakie82 03/12/2019 5:49PM

If she's on arthritis meds, they may be doing more harm than good at this -- 1400E 03/12/2019 5:43PM

Get the dog to the vet hospital. If you are in Va, the vet school -- HokieHeartNSoul 03/12/2019 5:40PM

Grate story on Virginia Currents about a guy in Sterling -- 48zip 03/12/2019 5:52PM

Thanks! Lexi never even walked with a limp after her surgery. Since she -- HokieHeartNSoul 03/12/2019 6:16PM

Every dog dies, but not every dog truly lives -- OXVT 03/12/2019 5:38PM

First stop feeding her ham..it killed our dog..vet was telling us dogs -- okiehokie1 03/12/2019 5:27PM

Pumpkin and green beans helped. But not for long. -- 48zip 03/12/2019 5:18PM

Thats tough MP, wish i could be of some help, condolences ** -- astrohokie 03/12/2019 5:03PM

Thanks very much, astro! I really appreciate that. ** -- MP4VT2004 03/12/2019 5:17PM

...last dog lived to seventeen... -- chumley 03/12/2019 8:41PM

I have been through this a couple of times and the worst thing is feeling

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