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I worry more that I put it off too long and let them suffer unnecessarily, but they can't speak for themselves and I need to feel very sure.

I also attended family death beds, with family who wanted to go and did NOT want more time or suffering. One family member coded and despite her clearly expressed wishes that she be allowed to die naturally, her husband insisted she be revived. She was furious with him. She lived in pain for another day and then died. Her sister had better luck. She told her doctors she didn't want to be revived when her body failed and they let her go.

I'm quite glad I live in a country where doctor assisted suicide is legal. We don't all want more time if we're suffering .

I'm not saying your pup is ready to go. I'm sure you know your dog best. I spent months helping my senior lab around with a rolled up towel under her belly. She wasn't in pain and was happy. She wasn't at all happy when she was completely paralyzed below the waist though and I let her go.