[Hollylane]

Originally Posted by Brock

Hollylane, how old is Chessie? My vet did several surgeries on my little Hannah the last 3 years of her life to remove mammary gland tumors. Hannah lived to be 16 1/2 years old. Her very last surgery was at 16 years old. I think she would have made it a couple or so more years had she not developed excruciating pain in her back. I would not put her through back surgery and recovery at her age. I had to help her out and did the kindest thing I could do for her. Since Hannah's body was wearing out, in my vet's office, we gently sent her away from the pain.

I feel like you already know about this but want to mention it anyway. My vet used a special type anesthesia which is made for the geriatrics - of course more expensive but much safer.

I am wishing the very best for Chessie. And you too. I am sure you are upset and stressing about your furry- friend. Keep us posted on how he is doing.

Thank you for your well wishes for our Chessie. He is a 9 year old Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Gaige and I were talking about being very careful about feeling out the anesthesia options available for him. Personally, I didn't know there was an anesthesia developed specifically for geriatric dogs. Thank you for the information, I'll be sure to ask about that at his next appointment.

Sorry about your pooch, even when it's the right decision, it is so hard to make.