Comments on: Knowing When to Let Go of Your Labrador

By: Sammie@LabSiteHQ

Sammie@LabSiteHQ — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:22:39 +0000

In reply to Steff Kasza. So sorry for your loss, Steff. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us

By: Steff Kasza

Steff Kasza — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:33:41 +0000

Recently, like you I chose to have a pet euthanized sooner rather than later. In the literature sent by the animal hospital, one line summed it up: don’t prolong your pet’s suffering just to delay your own.

By: Sammie@LabSiteHQ

Sammie@LabSiteHQ — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 12:04:36 +0000

In reply to Mags.

Hi Mags. I’m sorry to hear your dog is struggling. It’s good to hear that you’ve consulted their vet – the vet will be the best person to help you going forward. If they do diagnose laryngeal paralysis, you can read more about this here: https://www.thelabradorsite.com/laryngeal-paralysis-in-dogs/
I do hope thats helpful, and that you have some answers soon.

By: Sammie@LabSiteHQ

Sammie@LabSiteHQ — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 21:07:06 +0000

In reply to Nancy.

Hi Nancy – sorry to hear you’re in this position. Only you can decide this, with advice from your vet, because every situation is different. But for any intervention I like to ask the vet ‘will this procedure cause my dog any distress?’ and ‘will the results of the scan change your treatment/management plan?’ (and if so, how!). I hope that helps a little.
~Sammie.

By: Sammie@LabSiteHQ

Sammie@LabSiteHQ — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 21:01:48 +0000

In reply to Craig. Hi Craig - sorry to hear you're going through this. It's never an easy decision to make.

By: Julie

Julie — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 23:10:00 +0000

Please advocate for Compassion and Choice. Your reasoning applies to humans too.

By: Mags

Mags — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 15:50:22 +0000

Hi,

I have a slim bouncy 13 years old dark chocolate Labrador (working x show) and she has always been active. Lately she has been breathing raspy and has become suspicious of her meals, which is dry kibble filled with water. She has never been a fussy eater. At the moment we are awaiting results from the vet who has taken blood samples.

Recently I learned of two other Labradors of similar ages, having laryngeal paralysis, the symptoms sound similar and wondered if there is a cure. Has anyone experienced this? Any advice would be very much appreciated.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:02:11 +0000

Would you go through with an ultrasound on your lab to confirm if it is definitely a bladder tumor or go with the vets feeling?

By: Craig

Craig — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:31:14 +0000

I’m dealing with this right now…and its breaking my heart…
I must be selfish but I will do whatever it takes to make her happy until I absolutely know it is time to say goodbye…I’ve heard we all ‘know’ when it is that time…her 13th birthday was yesterday…and I feel so guilty that I would do this right after.

By: Sammie@LabSiteHQ

Sammie@LabSiteHQ — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:46:52 +0000

In reply to Stephen Drake. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, Stephen.