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Dog
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Banks
Pit Mix(M) 13 yo
tumor pressing against colonIncreasing difficulty eliminating due to tumor pressing on colonReduced but variable appetite and food interestMobility changes with slipping, stumbling, and shorter walking distancesBalancing Banks’ enjoyment of walks and time with caregiver against his physical effortincreasing difficulty eliminatingpicky eatingvariable interest in specific foodsdrinking waterwags tail when seeing ownerlikes to go for short walksno apparent painno apparent awareness of being sickblockage expected to completely block elimination eventually
Really helps me consider life from his side
Such a tremendously hard decision to make. He has been my best friend for 12 years and I just want to do right by him, but knowing what is "right" is gut wrenching. He still seems alert, bright eyes, still loves his "cookies", wants to go for short walks, still loves his ear rubs, but I know that his insides are completely different. Assessing his needs and wants each day I hope will guide me to make the right decision at the right time to avoid him any needless suffering. I'm so sorry for everyone who is facing this heartbreaking decision. I am trying to focus on the last 12 years and know for that time I did it right.
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