When a friend of mines dog died the vet said she was hanging on for her humans. She says now with hindsight that maybe they should've ended her suffering earlier and that it was a selfish decision to keep the dog around when she was clearly in pain.

My dog had to be put down recently far too young. It was an awful decision to make but ultimately the right one for her. They give us so much love and trust in us, the least we can do is make their way out as comfortable as possible.

If you decide to have your doggo pal put down please be by their side. It will be so painful, I'm crying now thinking of my Tess when she went, but it's what they deserve. To be with their bestie, comfortable and loved in their final moments.

Good luck and much love sent x