Hugs. It is such a difficult process to go thru with our aging pets. I know when my Sandy (golden retriever) started to lose weight, started sleeping more and couldn't support her hind legs well, the vet said her time was approaching but left it up to us to decide when that would be. He said as long as she was eating and elminating, we could take some time. But he warned us that dogs don't show pain like we do so if the eating lessened and she seemed more lethargic, then it would be time. I am grateful for the extra months we had with her. In the end, the decision was made for us as I noticed a bit of blood in some spit-up she did so we brought her in that afternoon.
My heart goes out to your family, it is such a hard time and even harder when you aren't sure when and if you need to make that decision for him. I think you will know when it is time though, you are watching and aware of any changes happening. Enjoy each day in the meantime.
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