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My 14-year-old dog is very sick. Is it time to say goodbye?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | West Highland White Terrier | Female | spayed | 14 years and 4 months old | 9 lbs

My dog hasn’t eaten or drank for 5days won’t take her medication shakes vomits can’t walk she is 14yrs do you think it maybe time

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on December 9th, 2018

I'm sorry Poppy isn't doing well! She sounds like she is very sick at the moment, and it's important to look at her quality of life in determining if it's time to let her go. Given that she hasn't eaten or drank in five days, vomits, and can't walk, I would say that her quality of life is quite low. It wouldn't be fair to leave her in this condition, so I'd recommend taking her into a vet immediately to discuss if it's time to let her go. Best of luck, and I'm sorry you are facing this decision.

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