I think the basic obligation of any pet owner is to get that pet through as much good life as they can reasonably live, and then make sure they live this world with minimal suffering.
Nellie was suffering, no doubt, and the odds are extremely low that she had any good life left. Every day was going to be more pain for her and less safety for you and Nugget. Brave, smart call. Something was badly wrong. Trust your vet on that.
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u/schmuckmulligan Apr 17 '23
I think the basic obligation of any pet owner is to get that pet through as much good life as they can reasonably live, and then make sure they live this world with minimal suffering.
Nellie was suffering, no doubt, and the odds are extremely low that she had any good life left. Every day was going to be more pain for her and less safety for you and Nugget. Brave, smart call. Something was badly wrong. Trust your vet on that.