Dog only has 3 months to live?

Depends on what's wrong with him. It's pretty tough to accurately predict a dog's lifespan, so your pup might surprise you.

If he has a cancer or system failure that is particularly painful, you might consider euthanasia, way before 3 months.

But in the meantime, cherish the time you have together, spoil him, spend lots of time with him, groom him, hug him and treat him like royalty. Just as you would if you didn't know that there was an expiration date on him.

And prepare yourself for the inevitable end. Think about where when and how. I like for my vet to give me a sedative for my animal at home, so that they will be asleep by the time they get to the vets and their last concious thoughts were of our safe home and all that loved him. Others prefer the vet to come to their home to take care of it.

All you can do is your best. Unfortunately our pets usually don't outlive us, but we can show them appreciation for all that they've added to our lives. Be kind, right to the end.

And I'm really sorry for your bad news. It sounds like your dog is really lucky to have someone like you caring for him.

I know that is a terrible decision to make and terrible situation to be in. I do believe you have the best intentions to 'spoil' him for the remaining months, but think about it.... You didn't say why your dog only has 3 months, but more than likely a deadly disease is consuming your best friend right now. Think of it from the dogs perspective, although he is being spoiled, he is probably in alot of pain and discomfort. Therefore you keeping him around for your own purposes, could actually be hurting the very one that you want to keep/save. For the love of the dog, please put him out of his misery and help him pass, without anymore needless suffering. It will probably be the hardest thing you will have to do, but probably one of the kindest too. If you cannot bring yourself to do it, get a friend to help you or do it for you. Spend some time now with him, say your goodbyes, but for the sake of the dog, don't prolong the inevitable.

Yes! Spoil him rotten. I would be very sad but I would give my dog the best last 3 months of her life. But, dont go on walks if this is painfull to the dog. Spoil that dog.

I would most likely do the same thing you're doing/planning on doing, making him as comfortable as possible. I would also watch for signs that he might be in pain as his time grows closer, sometimes it better to let them cross the rainbow bridge if they are suffering then it is to keep them tied to this world. Just enjoy every day you have with him.

On a side note, last year my Ferret was told he only had 2 weeks to live, he's still alive and doing well.

Awww, poor baby!

I would say spoil him rotten!!! Feed him bacon, chicken chunks, and now wouldn't be a bad time to give him lots of junky leftovers from the table as well. Keep it healthy but yummy! And give him A LOT of daily attention and affection. There is nothing a dog wants more.

God bless!

I would cherish everyday...and do not despair I have heard of similar situations and the animal lived longer than the vet said. Course it is not about length, but about quality....

I think it sounds as you are doing everything right. Just love him. That's all you can do...and when the time comes..know that it is o.k. to let them go.

Then when the time is right...make another as dog happy as the one you had. Take care, you are not alone.

how does anyone know how long your dog has to live? If a dog only has 3 months to live then it would probably show some sort of illness and if it was not eating,drinking etc then I would put it down. If your's isn't then just keep your dog happy until it is time

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Just make sure that you make his last 3 months the best ever. And who knows, he may live longer. There are many people that are only given a few months to live but they live for years! Good luck!

Enjoy the time you have left. I'm sure the 3 months was a guess. I agree that you should watch for sign of pain. Give him his wings rather than make him suffer. It's hard, but you owe this to your loving companion.