My thoughts and payers go with you, as I recently went through this with Kira, the wolf-dog we had. We only had a little less than 5 years with her before an autoimmune problem had us put her down. I know it hurts to let them go, but you got to think of their suffering too. Please keep that foremost in your decisions on Squirt.
I'm sorry to hear this, I lost a fine Shepherd/Boarder Collie to this very thing. She was our first dog, and was so sweet. It is heartbreaking. I will pray for a miracle, but too, I will pray for strength and acceptance.
Personally? I believe we will see them again...
Thanks for all the prayers and well wishes. Squirt has improved. Just back from the vet and she thinks he has a good chance of pulling through so he got another hydration injection. I'm not going to keep him alive out of selfishness but I'm not going to put him down while he still loves life. He is not in any apparent pain although he has little appetite. He does drink water same as usual. Our vet is nearby and I trust her. If he makes a turn for the worse I'll stay with him until the very end and I trust God to guide and give wisdom as to when the end is. Thanks again for the prayers and good thoughts.
Thanks for all the prayers and well wishes. Squirt has improved. Just back from the vet and she thinks he has a good chance of pulling through so he got another hydration injection.