My 16-year-old Yorkie is having another stroke

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Hi, my dog is 16 and he already had a stroke 6 months ago. He's showing the same symptoms now, so I think it's happening again, but the vets are closed today.

He's staggering, confused, struggling to walk and has lost his appetite... back in December he was attacked by an American Bully which made his condition even worse... I don't want to keep him going just for the sake of it; what should I do? Carry on until the end with medication etc., or look into a peaceful end with the vet? I can look after him right now because I'm on holiday, but I'm back at work next week and there'll be no one to look after him. I'm so sad, lost and overwhelmed...

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    Hi there, At 16, and given everything he’s already been through, your worry is completely understandable. Even if it seems similar to his previous stroke, try to get in touch with an out-of-hours vet today to make sure he isn’t in any pain and to find out what the options are. And please don’t feel guilty about end-of-life decisions: asking the vet to assess his quality of life isn't giving up on him—it’s another way of looking after him. Thinking of you both. Maëlla
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