Is it time for my lab?

[Episcomama]

I think we need to euthanize our black lab. She is 14 and has been declining for a while. Biggest issue is her hips, for a while now we haven't been able to take her on long walks and she struggles on our stairs. Took her to the vet a month ago; he thought that despite her age she has decent muscle tone in her legs, so we likely have about a year.

This morning she couldn't stand up. Couldn't get her back legs up. I helped her and laid her on the sofa. After a while she was able to stand and walk a bit, but her hips seem splayed, almost as though she's trying to balance on a slippery surface. I think it's time but I'm so concerned about "killing her" before it's the right time.

[Catapultaway]

It's really tough to know when's the "right" time. The vet will advise but you know you're dog the best, so you are best placed to know.

It's always heartbreaking.

[Kaykay06]

So sad, take her to the vets they may have something that could help, or it may just be time, if she’s in pain and discomfort.
I have a retriever and his back legs haven’t been good recently and he had a very bad stomach and I thought it was his time. He’s rallied but always a worry. He’s 11.

Thinking of you and your lovely girl, it’s so heartbreaking