11 year old Sheltie not well...?

Question:

How do you know when its time? She has heart disease, a tumor in her chest and dental disease. She is taking lasix to dry up the fluid in her lungs but still seems to be breathing hard and coughing. Other than this she is still a sweet and happy dog. My kids will be devastated if we put her down (so will I!) What should I do? Wait until she's miserable? Or put her to sleep while she is still somewhat comfortable? She is too old and I cannot afford to take her to a cardiologist, etc.

Answers:
You will know. Her eyes will tell you when it's time.
Be with her as much as you can, and love her.
Then when it's time, be with her and hold her close while they help her sleep and be without pain. Leave the kids home !!
You will feel better for having seen her through this.

Holding my 21 yr old Maine Coon cat while they helped him sleep peacefully was the hardest thing I've ever done, but I could not have lived with myself if he was with strangers.
Be brave and it will come to you when it's time to act in her best interest.
You're a good doggie mommie.

Then mourn her for a while before you get a new pet. It will hurt like any other passing.

im so so so sorry but your gonna have to put her to sleep do something really nice for your kids one night and tell them the situation say he will be in a better place and the dog wont be in paain anymore sorry but it really dosent seem fair to him if u dont im sure your kids will understand after awhile i hope this helps your decision

if she is old and suffering..the best for all would be to put her down...have your own cerimony for you kids (party) and maybe they will be more at ease ..and maybe you can take a trip to the human society and look for a new pet..it will get there minds off an old friend

11 year old Sheltie not well...?

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