Gina I agree with some of what you are saying.
As I mentioned, my dog is seeing an oncolgist and they did apply pressure at the initial consult for amputation of her mandible followed by chemo and possible radiation. I flatly refused and wasn't interested in their statistics. I knew how far I was prepared to go for my dog and what they were pushing was not on my agenda.
I want my dog to feel well for the time she has left and pain free is my priority. They decided to trial her on a metronomic protocol of drugs. I administer the tablets at home.
I'm achieving my aim for Sophie, she was not expected to live beyond the middle of January and she's still here, still feels well and her life is much the same as it was prior to her OSA. I'm not prepared to do nothing for her except pain relief when there is an option that will give her quality of life, however short that life may be - on the proviso that the treatment does not make her feel unwell. I will not put my dog through any painful procedure.
It is expensive but affordable. I would rather spend money on my dog than on other things such as going out for dinner etc,. Sophie runs in the park, her appetite is good, she is happy, playful and she's even gained weight on her cancer starving diet. She is as bright as she's always been though I know her cancer is progressing.
When her quality of life is compromised I will put her to rest. In the meantime we are enjoying every day. We have a large off leash park near me and we rarely see another dog there. To see Sophie running around that park at full run today, rolling in the grass and enjoying herself is worth the cost of her treatment.
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In the end, if people have the money, and it makes them feel better thinking they have done what is best for their pet....that is what is important to them
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I'm not thinking I'm doing what's best for my dog to make myself feel better, that's not important. Her general state of health and happiness is important. Please don't judge the motives of those of us who are trying to give our dogs quality for the time they have left. This is hard enough as it is without judgement being passed.