Will the vet say it’s time?

I’m so sorry for you. I echo everyone else. You know it is time really it’s just too painful to let go. It’s awful. I really feel that for you. We used dignipets. They come to the house and it was so much better. Peaceful . Sending you so much love and compassion at this time ❤️‍🩹

Sorry to hear about your dog, but you have to be cruel to be kind in this situation. My dog had liver cancer and was peeing in he house she struggled to get into the house and it's just one step. It was the most hardest decision dh and I had to make. We paid to have her ashes back and have made some lovely keepsakes out of them.

Our vet said "when you are wondering if it's time.....it probably is."

It sounds like it’s time OP. Give her a ton of fuss and love and tell her you love her.
I had my beloved boy put down early last year, I went for the day early rather than day late.

I’m sure it’s been said on here already but far better a few days early than a day too late. Don’t wait until life is miserable for him.

It's really sad but it's sounds like now is the time to say goodbye. It's not fair on them to live in so much pain and lacking quality of life.
The vet won't 'suggest' PTS, at least not in my experience. But they will say there's no more they can do to help them.

Oh dear. Just today, my son and I were discussing the heartbreak we have experienced when we have had to let our geriatric pets go over the years. There's no consolation when you lose a much loved family pet but we must show our love in compassion for the circumstances of their eventual end. You know your old friend better than anyone. You must trust your instincts.

We recently had our cat pts and it's the hardest decision. The vet told me you'd rather be a day too early than a day too late. We're never ready to say goodbye, sending a hand hold 💔

Fifteen is such a good age, you’ve given her a good life.
It does sound like it’s time, I’m so sorry. I’d give her a nice last day, cuddle her, a good steak or chicken meal, stay with her and let her go peacefully. You can have sedatives to give at home/before they do it so they’ll be comfortable and not stressed.

I am sorry but it has to be your choice not your vets and it sounds to me like its beyond time to let your cat go.
I know how hard it is, we had to have our 14 year old cat PTS a few weeks ago but unless you can make that difficult decision you shoudn't have pets IMO

My heart goes out to you. I have had to make this decision several times, and nothing makes it easy. Dogs live in the moment and have no concept of tomorrow. So give her the most wonderful day, with her favourite activities and food. And then hold her dearly while she gently falls asleep.

🥲I'm sorry, but I agree with everyone, she's telling you it's time. Dogs that have been clean, hate the indignity of toileting inside, when they can no longer either physically get out in time or cba to, you know it's time. 💔

she's struggling to get up, can't stand to eat...

Find the strength to do this FOR her (not to her, FOR her)

lots of love & hugs for you botb
xx

Most vets will do a home visit, we got our cat PTS at home, it was much less stressful for her.
Unfortunately vets can't make the decision for you but a good vet will tell you you're doing the right thing.
So sorry you're having to go through this, it's never easy x

It’s hard, but it sounds like it’s time. A wise person once told me it’s better to let it happen a week too early than a day too late. 💐

I let my 14&1/2 year old English setter go last Monday. I went with the week too early philosophy in the sense she could walk and eat, but her back end kept going and she struggled to stand to go to the loo. I loved her so much, and so I let her go, I lost my other elderly dog in Feb and she had become more like you describe yours - I left it slightly too late with her and felt so guilty - didn't want to feel like that again.
I'm so sorry you need to make this decision, but your dog loves you and knows you love her.

Im so sorry. She sounds like a very much loved family member but she’s telling you she’s tired now. Sending you so much love

As far as I know, vets won't tell you when it's time - because it has to be your decision.

I agree with other posters, it does sound like it's time. It's a tough decision, but a loving one.

Exactly what I was going to say.

It's an absolute privilege owning a pet but with it comes the responsibility to do the right thing - and it's hard and heartbreaking

I find the adage ‘Better a week too soon than a day too late’ to be very wise.

At the stage your dear dog is at, she won’t get better, just worse. So really, helping to give her a kind and loving departure now is the right thing for your years of friendship together.

Sending good thoughts.

It's your dog and your decision only OP. The vet cannot decide it for you.

It seems your dog is ready to go. It's true what they say, you won't regret if you do it a day too soon, but you will regret it if you leave it a day too late.

Heartbreaking but true.

There are some vets who will suggest exploratory surgery, tests, vitamin supplements, special diets - those who think a doting owner is a cash cow
You know when it is time to say goodbye

It's time. Once they start pooing indoors it's time. They've lose control of their functions, cant do anything they enjoy anymore. We're keeping them for our sake at that point, not theirs.

Let your sweet girl keep her dignity.