Munku,
I just put down my cat Nikki that I have had for almost 15 years. Nikki was my first pet after I moved out on my own. He was special. But, he was diagnosed with feline diabetes last spring and required two daily injections of insulin. He had already lost most of his teeth and because the vet botched the dentistry (he left the root of one of the canines in the jaw!) he was prone to mouth infections. I tried my best to keep up with the shots and the meds but I realized that I was fighting a loosing battle. Nikki was loosing weight (he wasn't eating well due to the mouth infections) and was having problems with his hip. I took Nikki to my current vet and good friend from university to have him put down. It was the hardest decision I have had to make yet. Knowing Nikki, that dumb cat would have lingered for another year and wouldn't have protested one bit. He was a happy cat that loved life. But I couldn't bear to watch him suffer. My friend and I both agreed that it would be best to let him go before he suffered too much.
I wish the best for you and your dog.
PS The euthanasia and cremation cost me $200.00CAD.
Elaphe
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