[Skytrooper]

I would tell them. We just went through the opposite situation with our son. His dog suddenly got very sick. His organs were shutting down. He called us to let us know. Yes, grief ensued, but it was better knowing. He "faccetimed" a last walk in the park with his pup (almost 8 years old). It was bittersweet. The next day his dog crossed the bridge. I am glad we knew what was happening.

That is a good looking happy pup Matt. We have a lab/beagle mix. He is crazy but enormously loveable.