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My babys name is Oscar. I have decided to have him put to sleep when the time is right. Oscar has a very aggressive tumor in his mouth, neck, and chest. Aside from this invader he is in good health for a 15yr old.
He has undergone two surgeries where thew tumor grew back before the incision was even healed. I could take him to the University for a surgery that would remove big chunks of jaw bones, and no guarentee is won't come right back. I talked to my vet and got the information I could from her. I did a lot of crying, talking to family and friends, more crying, and decided what to do.
The Dr will keep me in antibiotics to keep infection at bay. The tumor has caused his mouth to distort. He bites the tumor causing infection.
I will watch him and at the first sign of pain, fear, or anything else I will contact the vet. Maybe it's wrong but I feel a sense of peace now. The decision is out of the way, and we can go on with life as long as possible. I love this fuzz ball with all my heart. I think about it and can hardly believe my "puppy" is actually 15, almost 16. I hope I have made him 1/2 as happy as he's made me.

I am sure you have made him as happy as he made you! It sounds like you are making the right desision. I wouldnt want any of my babies to have any pain or discomfort. You have tried so many things to save him and now it is a question of quality of life. I want you to know it helps talking it out and when you need too come back and talk more do so. It helps me alot!

My thoughts and prayers are with you!!!

You have made the right decision. I pray that you have as long as possible to spend with Oscar in his physical form. Later on, you two will be together as spirits )

Love,

Kathy

Just want you to know that you and Oscar are in my thoughts and prayers.
Steve