Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, I've had to make that decision twice in my life so far, and it is not an easy decision to make, The only good thing is knowing that we have given our beloved animal one more action of love but helping to end their suffering. Thinking of ya buddy, Take Care God Bless LOL Dave P.S. The hamburg and rice can be given to the dog warm but not directly off of the stove after being cooked