Originally Posted by
SunDance
I'm sorry to hear about the diagnosis...and your tough choice.
My biggest concern...not mentioned by you....is the overall condition of her hind legs. Any hip dysplasia? Knee issues? Spinal stuff? If she has anything at all "going on" back there, I'd not consider amputation. I wouldn't do it for my two...HD, some knee on occasion, Sunnie/spine...even with Dan being only 8 1/2. My two are also anxious/nervous dogs (Sunnie's worse) and I doubt very much if they'd accept the change (Dan already comes to a complete stop if he steps on something that feels funny).
Good thoughts headed your way for whichever course of action you choose.