It is hard when they get older. I can relate, I'm in the same position you are, with my Nanook. I've been that way since he turned 10, but each year it gets worse. The last 4 years have been total hell for me, as each year for the last 4 years the vets have been saying that he's probably got about one more year left. Well obviously they were wrong. He's got major arthritis, 3 cancerous lumps, one is huge, weighs in at about 6lbs and many fatty tumors, his eyesight is going & so is his hearing but I'll be damed if a day goes by where he's not happy. Thats all that matters.

They have their good days & bad days just like us people.

As long as he's happy, eating, drinking and acting normal most of the time he's still got some time left with you.

I hope the lumps are nothing. Hopefully the pain meds will help. Have you tried any supplements for his arthritis?

He still looks like a pup, and he hardly even has any grey hairs. Raustyk is 8 (almost 8) & she's got way more grey than him. lol

I wish you & Toby nothing but the best of luck. Cherish every moment you have with him. I'm sure you'll be enjoying his company for years to come.