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  We truly are, in the worst timeline.
context: I lost a young dog to liver failure a few years ago... 
  Unfortunately, when they start showing symptoms it is often far too late to do anything but make them comfortable.  My heart goes out to the owner. Losing a beloved pet sucks. >
  
  Lost my pup to liver disease last year. It was truly awful watching her wither away. I spent thousands on tests, medications and chicken (the only thing she’d eat after a while) to try and keep her comfortable. 
  I still think it was Simparica Trio, so I keep all my dogs away from that shit. >
  
  My dog is currently suffering from a destroyed liver due to epilepsy medication. So far he's doing fine, and it's even hard to believe he's even sick... except at lunch time, where the only thing he'll agree to eat is boiled minced meat (turkey and beef so far, trying chicken next batch). 
  I know I'm in for a rough time in few months, but... damn. Enjoying his health while it lasts, at least. >
  
  Try lowering the amount of meat protein your dog is eating, maybe go for a veterinary liver diet which may buy you more time.
  The liver alters amino acids, any excess protein is altered by the liver into fat, excess protein leads to excess ammonia that the system has to excrete as urea, this puts more workload on the liver.
  Reducing the workload allows the liver to concentrate on regenerating itself unless there is cirrhosis which is scaring that prevents regeneration. 
  Milk thistle supplements are good too.
  Or if he won’t eat anything else then cooked fish is a good low purine source of protein. 
  Either get a nutritionist to formulate you a home cooked diet that is balanced for liver disease, or try one of the veterinary brands of dog food for liver disease. >
  
  A nutritionist has already formulated me a rice-based diet, and I even bought special low-protein kibble for him. 
  The problem is he will eat nothing but boiled minced meat. Everything else stays in his bowl, and he stares at me demanding to be fed. 
  I know it's bad for him, but... so is starving. >
  
  Try melting some butter in a pan then allow to cool a bit then toss the kibble in the butter or low sodium chicken stock or spring water from spring water tuna (not the meat just the water) or Cook a bit of mince and pour a bit of the watery sauce over the kibble instead of using the meat.
  It’s like us when we feel ill we don’t want to eat and the only flavors that penetrate are the very umami flavors, like chicken soup or broth.
  And yes if there’s no other choice then eating something is better than nothing >
  
  I didn't realize she was still alive, isn't the doge meme like a decade old?  Hopefully she has a peaceful end. >
  
  She's a very old dog and had a long, eventful life. >
  
  I wish she could understand how much she meant to the world >
  
  Reading this caused a wave of sadness to wash over me holy shit. >
  
  Isn't this dog like 17? Sad news but that's a life well lived for any dog >
  
  My dog's 18 right now and actually in great health.  I still check that  he's breathing regularly when he's asleep.  When a dog is that old almost no ailment, nor death itself, is unexpected. Every moment is a precious gift. 
  This cutie has contributed more to the world and human culture than most dogs ever have or will. How many humans will never be this universally beloved?  Talk about a life well-lived.  If this is how it all ends, none of us should feel entitled to more. >
  
  That was me with my 17 year old cat.
  Look for breathing and if needed poke. She was not happy when I got to the poke stage. >
  
  can confirm, and thank you for the reminder to poke my 17 year old. >
  
  It's OK, they are likely just scrolling reddit so they appear motionless. >
  
  No one knows if you’re a ~~dog~~ cat on the internet >
  
  Much sad. Many prayers. >
  
  not very wow >
  
  but very oww >
  
  Well that news gives me a sad. He’s 17, which is older for a Shibe. >
  
  My Shiba  died at 12 years old. >
  
  This really sucks to hear. As others have stated, you often do not know about liver disease until it's pretty far into the progression. It's in the group of silent killers. This also goes for humans. Two years ago I went to the hospital thinking I had pneumonia as I could barely get out of bed and was having a hard time breathing, ignoring the fact that my eyes had turned yellow and I had blood in my stool. I thought it was just darker because of dietary choices. Come to find out I was in active liver failure and had stage 4 liver disease, and was told I had six months left to live at most. 
  Fast forward past to to December 9th, 2022, and at the age of 35 I am getting my liver transplant, but not without surviving things like two comas, a seizure, burst veins in my throat, ulcers bleeding into my colon, my stomach needing drained of fluid 40+ times, etc. When I got the call for the liver I had just gotten released from the hospital 12 hours earlier for Hepatic Encephalopathy, basically my brain was being poisoned and slowly killed by my liver. The average level for someone in ammonia should be 35 and my level was 347. I honestly don't know how I am alive typing this right now. But I am thankful to the young woman who died and chose to donate her organs and gave me a second chance at life. Every morning I wake up now I cry and tell her "thank you." Because when I came home, I was ready to die. I even told my family my final wishes. My fight was over.
  So I feel so bad for this little guy, and cancer on top of it? I just hope he can go peacefully and hopefully without much pain. Yes I did the work and I fought as much as I was able, almost to my breaking point, but I wouldn't wish this on any living creature on this planet. Godspeed! >
  
  I'm very sad. It's never easy losing a pupper. >
  
  If you see my Lucky on Rainbow Bridge, say hi. She was the best girl, and I still miss her very much. >
  
  This is sad news, losing a dog is the worst. >
  
  such unwell, many sorry, wow >
  
  Poor buddy.  You will leave such a legacy though.  Such sadness. >
  
  It's always tough to lose a dog. These goofy goobers love us with all they have and without condition. 
  I'm glad they're getting a heads up. That will give them some time to prepare and treasure what time they have left. >
  
  A bit random, but has anyone had to have a dog euthanized only to have them act very peppy on that day? That really fucked me up and made me question my decision. >
  
  I promise you did the right thing. Even better- you ended on a high note. Better to say goodbye before it feels miserable again. I’m sure your dog was happy as could possibly be and would thank you if it could. >
  
  Thank you for your kind words. It really means a lot. She was the best girl. >
  
  I had a Shiba Inu named Roo that died just over a year ago now. When she stopped eating or drinking, I knew it was the end. I stayed with her and held her for hours till I couldn't feel a pulse. I buried her in my back yard under a light pole. Now every time I let my other dog out back, she walks over to the spot and sniffs the ground before laying on it. It breaks my heart, but I'm glad she got to live such a long life. She was 12 years old. >
  
  oh man, all the feels from when Grumpy Cat died are coming back. Also sad when I learned that Keyboard Cat had been long gone. >
  
  Ahh, that's too bad. I hope she doesn't suffer long in pain.
  She was a good girl. >
  
  The doge lived an amazing life, changed the world! >
  
  Dude was on a NASCAR >
  
  Whelp. This Shiba Inu doesn’t have much time left. Sad to see this shiba die in my lifetime. >
  
  My bestest girl was diagnosed with an enlarged heart recently. We caught it early but it still sucks to have to start planning the steps we'll take if she takes a turn for the worse. Losing a pet always sucks but guiding them to a peaceful end is one of the greatest acts of love a person can perform. >
  
  Much sad, very sorry...
  but to be fair, that dog is very old. 17 is a lot for a Shiba. she gave us all laughs and memes, and she will forever be remembered as one of the most prolific memes in history >
  
  Just like Dogecoin itself, ironically.
  They both had a good run. >
  
  That's coincidence, not irony >
  
  Dogecoin-cidence >
  
  How old is this dog? I’m amazed it’s still alive that meme is super old >
  
  Kabosu's 17. She's lived a long, happy life. >
  
  I don't think I can make it without Kabosu. >
  
  Elon has to offer $$$ for the best medical care here right?