My beautiful dalmation is going to be 14 in August. He has been having hip and lower back arthiritis. I am giving my last one shot of keeping him pain free and going through the laser therapy, he's half way done with it but I see no results. My biggest fear is becoming a reality. He is stumbling,has a hard time getting up so we have to help him up most of the time, his vision is going, some hearing loss but seems happy. I do see some pain and aging process though and it makes me hurt. I vowed never to let him suffer. I keep him comfortable and he's still a bit active. But I know if this lasering fails to help I must end his journey. God its so hard!!! If I ever cry he is right there to put his head on my shoulder and give me a hug. Or if I bang into something and hurt my leg he comes over and licks my hand. He adores me as much as I adore him. Follows me everywhere. Such a sweet boy. When and how can a dog owner know its time to let them go?