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Originally Posted by toxic111
Depending on the breed it may be time to say goodbye, and put her down. I know it is a hard decision to do, but you may have to do what is best for the dog.
I think at 12 I would stay away from chemo, and go the steroid route to see how she responds, and give you both (you & the dog) some time together.
I ahve had several pets over the years, and have had to say good bye several times, and it is always difficult.
All I can really say it is your decision on what to do, and you just ahve to do what is best for yourself and the dog.
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As much as i hate to say it but i agree. 12 is a very good age for a dog to reach.
IMO as much as i love my hounds i could not justify the expense. esspecially when a new dog would be a fraction of the cost of CHEMO. this is relitivly cold i know and i am sorry but as much as i understand a dog being a part of the family i think it is also important to remember that it is after all a pet. sorry for this mentality but we had to put one of our dogs down at christmas last year. it wasnt easy but it WAS for the best. he was blind arthritic and 13.
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