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Old 04-25-2009, 06:38 PM
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I don't envy you right now.....what a hard decision to have to make.

I'd ask the vet exactly what the sub-Q fluids would do for her and if she would be in any pain. That would be my main concern. I totally understand the desire to keep a pet with you as long as possible......but if their existence isn't pleasant for them it's not fair to them. They depend on us for these sort of decisions and you're a wonderful pet-Mom to take everything into consideration. I wish everyone did.

I think what would make the decision easier for me to make would be knowing that I was sparing them months or years of pain and medical treatment that wouldn't really enhance their quality of life.....only prolong it so I could have them with me for a longer time.

You and Picabo are in my prayers.
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