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Dog
Linda &
Odie
Labrador Retriever(M) 9 yo
bone cancersevere separation anxietyProgressive limb pain and discomfort possibly related to bone cancerReduced mobility and shorter walks with increasing rest and leg guardingExisting severe separation anxiety that may interact with physical discomfortBalance between good and hard days as mobility slowly worsenslimpinglump on legtumor has grownstopped putting weight on affected legholding affected leg up and seldom putting weight on itgetting around but following owner a little less than usualwaiting before getting up to follow ownerspending more time in bedreduced walking around when outsideoften sitting or lying down outside instead of walkingfrequent licking of hind endgood appetiteurinating normallybowels normaloften seems happystill gets excited to see visitorsstill going to toy basket and selecting toys
Knowing his time is limited I've tried to make the most of whatever time he has left.
What my brain knows is different than what my heart feels. I hope I know the right time to let him go...when the good days no longer outnumber the bad ones. It's easier said then done. My retired vet, also my friend, once told me a day too soon is better than a minute too late.
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