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As long as he can get up, even with a bit of help,
he is not in pain and is eating ok.
I would say his quality of life is still good.
You will know when the time comes, he will no
longer feel like that puppy anymore. He truely sounds
like a wonderful special boy, especially at age 14.
I wonder if acupuncture (sp) would help at all?