u/boogiekiko

My precious 12y dog recently underwent an emergency splenectomy after a large tumour was discovered. It was a critical surgery, but he has since recovered. The tumour was sent for biopsy and confirmed to be malignant, with cancer already having spread. We were told he likely has around 3 to 6 months.

He has recovered from surgery, but I am now struggling with what to expect and how to make decisions moving forward. My priority is to ensure he does not suffer unnecessarily and that his remaining time is as comfortable and meaningful as possible.

VET POV: how would you know when it was time to consider saying goodbye? What helped navigate end-of-life care decisions for a dog?

Any advice or shared experiences would really help right now. Thank you.

My precious 12y dog recently underwent an emergency splenectomy after a large tumour was discovered. It was a critical surgery, but he has since recovered. The tumour was sent for biopsy and confirmed to be malignant, with cancer already having spread. We were told he likely has around 3 to 6 months.

He has recovered from surgery, but I am now struggling with what to expect and how to make decisions moving forward. My priority is to ensure he does not suffer unnecessarily and that his remaining time is as comfortable and meaningful as possible.

For those who have been in a similar situation, how did you know when it was time to consider saying goodbye? What helped you navigate end-of-life care decisions for your dog?

Any advice or shared experiences would really help right now. Thank you.