Oh so sorry Jen. That's one thing about large breed dogs, they don't have a long life. I have some friends in Tulsa who have Boxers, and 8 or 9 years seems to be the limit. I'm down to just one dog now, and she will be 11 this spring. She had emergency surgery this fall, but is doing well now anyway. I hope all goes well with your dogs and they recover nicely.