My old dog has seizures & struggles to walk. Is euthanasia an option?

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My dog is suffering from seizures and leg tremors i his back legs. He doesn’t like to walk anymore. Is euthanasia the best option? He is 13 yrs old. Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Male | neutered | 12 years and 9 months old | 15 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am so sorry that Tito is having this issue. Euthanasia is definitely an option if he cannot be treated for his underlying condition. Seizures can often be treated with anti-seizure medications but it depends on the reason why he is having seizures. If it is from a brain tumor or some type of cancer then medications may not help. If the seizures have an unknown cause or the cause is something like liver disease then the medications may be an option. Without knowing his whole history and doing an exam on him myself it is difficult for me to say what you should do. My recommendation is that you get him to your vet for an exam and then go from there based on their exam findings. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

My old dog has seizures & struggles to walk. Is euthanasia an option?

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