The ravages of DM

Things have been perking along pretty good here, until last night. When I left in the late afternoon all five dogs were their usual selves. However when I returned from class (hubby was at home with the dogs) I couldn't find Blitz. When I called he came to me on 3 legs. The right rear was tucked up under his belly. Clearly he was in tremendous pain. Erik said they all went out and pottied about an hour previous and everything was fine. Just to make sure it wasn't an injury or infection we did a medicated soak for 15 minutes, then into his crate for the evening.
This morning he was able to walk but anything faster and his leg would tuck back up under his belly, so off to the vet we went. A thorough check revealed no injury, no infections, nothing to cause such severe limping. But again it was very evident that Blitz was suffering. So he is on pain killers, a stronger medicated soak, and some anti-fungals just to be safe.
I'm sure he'll pull out of this one but each time it happens it is very heart-breaking. He isn't even two years old yet and he has suffered more than most dogs will ever endure in their lifetime. And, it brings the "quality of life" issue to the forefront. I was always told it's time when the dog cannot do their three favorite things. At this writing Blitz cannot be Laundry Buddy, play Around the Fence or romp with Moto. But, it's not time yet I know. This is definately a bad day and the good ones will return. It IS a dark reminder of his mortality. Do keep little Blitz in your thoughts and prayers, and if you wouldn't mind, pray for me too, to know when it is time to do the right thing.