In 40+ years of horse ownership I've had one that died naturally of old age. One thing we fail to consider when asking a question like this is the advances in veterinary medicine and the better food and care our pets receive. It used to be so cut and dried. Our pets got old and we made the humane decision for them because there were few if any options. Some pets respond to medication better. Some pets don't seem to mind all the fussing with them on a daily basis. Like humans pets age. They get grey hairs. Joints stiffen. Animals adjust to it just like we do.
The decision to euthanize or allow an animal to pass is one that belongs between the pet owner and their regular vet. It's the dammed if you , damned if you don't decision.
I hope you have long healed. You loved her no matter what. Understand that no matter which decision you would have made you would second guess it.
She sounds like a wonderful dog. And I hope the you have managed to put all of this in a perspective that allows you to dwell on the good.
The decision to euthanize or allow an animal to pass is one that belongs between the pet owner and their regular vet. It's the dammed if you , damned if you don't decision.
I hope you have long healed. You loved her no matter what. Understand that no matter which decision you would have made you would second guess it.
She sounds like a wonderful dog. And I hope the you have managed to put all of this in a perspective that allows you to dwell on the good.