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After two weeks, lots of supportive care and extra special food, it became clear that our spinal patient was beginning to slide downhill. I euthanized him this afternoon, with the Ex in attendance. It was a smooth and painless transition for him. We dressed him in an old t-shirt picked out by the Son, and I took him to the crematorium.

Whenever his sister goes, I'll add a tennis ball and mix their ashes, so they can be together forever. I have no idea how long she'll last, but I'm hoping it's a few more years.