15-year-old Shih Tzu taken to the vet

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Last year, the vet diagnosed my little Shih Tzu with jaundice and a kidney problem. There wasn't any specific treatment, but he told me to let him eat whatever he felt like. So, I cooked his meals for him every single day, making sure they were very well-balanced, and he was eating fine until last night. This morning, his breathing was panting and raspy, and he could no longer stand on his legs. I have to call the vet back and I’m fearing the worst. I gave him lots of cuddles and kisses in the waiting room, telling him how much I love him, before the vet nurse took him through. I'm away from the surgery now and I feel so guilty that I might not be able to get back there if he has to be put to sleep, because I have another appointment and there wouldn't be enough time. I'm so sad and I'm dreading what the vet will say. Can you give me any advice? Thanks in advance.
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    Hi, Your little Shih Tzu is clearly very loved, and everything you’ve done for him shows just how much you’ve cared for him. The symptoms you’re describing (laboured or raspy breathing, heavy panting, and being unable to stand) are indeed worrying, but only the vet will be able to tell you what’s happening and if there’s anything more that can be done to make him comfortable. Try to hold on to one thing for now: he’s in the vet’s hands and you’ve done the right thing by taking him in. If, unfortunately, the vet tells you that you need to consider euthanasia, remember that it wouldn’t be “abandoning” him; on the contrary, it would be a final decision made out of love, to spare him from suffering. And if you really can’t be there with him in person, you can ask the vet to stay by his side, to talk to him and reassure him. Stay strong... I know the wait must be agonising. Maëlla
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