re: When is it time to put down your pet?

My 9.5 year old lab is having some issues, but I don't think it's time yet. I don't think it's time for you either. I'd get the masses removed, have her wear a diaper or sleep on pads at night and see how she's doing.

For example...my lab has some neuro issues. She doesn't have seizures, but several months ago she had an episode that impacted her vision and she only makes left turns. Sometimes she's sort of zoned out, but she's adapted to her vision and seems fine about it now. At first she was scared of the stairs, but I worked with her and some pieces of ham or turkey and she overcame her fear and climbs them just fine. She has a few benign masses on her side, one of which is some kind of cyst and has burst. We've been dealing with it doing this on and off since October and she has an appt for Friday, hopefully to schedule it's removal.

She isn't a spring chicken, but runs around the yard, still plays every so often and generally seems happy and not in pain. As long as she seems happy and not in pain, we will take care of her.