Alexnell, I'm very sorry to hear about Toby and all his difficult times. You used both your head and your heart to help him!

Don't forget, you CAN go back to the vet and ask them for an explanation. Not accusing them, but wanting to be sure you understand why they recommended what they did. Sometimes in the heat of the moment, not every detail of a medical condition gets discussed thoroughly.

My cat died from a tumor, and even though we had a 2nd and 3rd opinion, I still wished and wondered about other things I could have done. I did go back to the first vet and talk about the case 9 months later. He used his files and memory to help, but the answer came back the same.

Sometimes just because we CAN do something doesn't mean we SHOULD do it. This caring is tough work sometimes...making choices for pets can be heartbreaking!

P.S. Good point about the vet fees, MHMama.