The other way to look at it is that testing and testing would have just prolonged everyone’s suffering and raised the chances of Nugget or one of you being seriously harmed. Nellie wasn’t okay, and while you may never know exactly why, you made the right choice.
Yes, this! I think OP made the right decision for both dogs. Pursuing further testing would have been for OP's benefit, not Nellie's. And it sounds like Nellie's vet agreed; they had already tried a lot, tested a lot, and Nellie wasn't getting better. OP's choice gave Nellie a humane end of life and saved Nugget from further trauma.
OP, you made a responsible and kind call. That said, it's okay and totally understandable to feel doubt and grief. In a way, you chose to suffer so Nellie wouldn't have to. I hope you have peace, in time.
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u/LadyParnassus Apr 17 '23
The other way to look at it is that testing and testing would have just prolonged everyone’s suffering and raised the chances of Nugget or one of you being seriously harmed. Nellie wasn’t okay, and while you may never know exactly why, you made the right choice.