I wasn't going to reply to your threads like this as I feel they're attention seeking and not focusing on the well being of the dog...but I couldn't resist.

I have an old dog. Shadow is turning twelve in less than a month. She's loosing her hearing, can't see well in the dark, can't get in the car, has a hard time getting up the stairs or getting up on the couch, Trips occasionally when she walks, etc. But I know it is nowhere NEAR her time. She still loves to be around people, occasionally will play outside, loves going for car rides and walks, loves food more than anything and is as happy as ever. Old dogs will have their good days and their bad days. Once the bad days start outweighing the good I would be a little more worried. But you betcha I'll allow the savings to dry before I give up on her.

The bloodwork on an older dog is necessary. They're not just thinking of the money and wanting to rip you off, believe it or not the vet has yours and Rockee's best interest in mind. Hypothetically, if Shadow got tests done and the results showed that she may Cushings disease I would probably put her on the medicine. Just the possiblity of a year or so more with my big girl? I'm so for it! Now I don't know Rockee personally, so I don't really know how much pain she is in now, etc, so I really can't comment on the "right" plan of action is in your case. Is she on glucosamine or anything for her joints? I'm sure that would help her out as well. In my opinion it's our duty to do as much as we can for our old dogs so that they can live comfortably as long as possible.

Anyway, I am thinking of Rockee and only wishing her, and you, the best.