How Do You Know When It's Time To Let Your Pet Go? Options

[hlezotte]

As with many folks here, I am struggling with the decision. I have a 15 year old 3lb yorkie I rescued from a puppy mill. He loves cheese, walks, snuggling and always perks his ears up when I talk to him. Other than kidney disease the is having a mobility issue. He is so tough and determined but when he tries to stand, he falls over. He can no longer walk. He is a tiny guy so I carry him everywhere and hold him while he eats and goes potty. It's so difficult for me to know if this is his time or to continue caring for him as I have. It's like having an infant in the home, he cannot be left alone and I help with potty and feeding. I am committed 100% to caring for him but struggle finding the answers.

[niblet202]

As with many folks here, I am struggling with the decision. I have a 15 year old 3lb yorkie I rescued from a puppy mill. He loves cheese, walks, snuggling and always perks his ears up when I talk to him. Other than kidney disease the is having a mobility issue. He is so tough and determined but when he tries to stand, he falls over. He can no longer walk. He is a tiny guy so I carry him everywhere and hold him while he eats and goes potty. It's so difficult for me to know if this is his time or to continue caring for him as I have. It's like having an infant in the home, he cannot be left alone and I help with potty and feeding. I am committed 100% to caring for him but struggle finding the answers.

Hi Hlezotte, so sorry for what you are going through. Your title really struck a chord with me because I am going through the exact same thing and posed the same question on an internet advice site just yesterday. Not sure whether you are still struggling with the decision but in case you are here is a link to the advice I got: http://en.allexperts.com/q/Ask-Veterinaria...e-pet-sleep.htm You might find the quality of life chart she attached helpful as well. The only advice I can give is to keep reaching out whether it is to people in your life who will understand or on a forum like this. It helps to know you are not alone.