Should a dog be put to sleep just because it suddenly started having seizures?

Our dog is around 16 years old. She does have a tumor on her back leg. She had a heat stroke few weeks ago accompanied by a seizure. She was ok for a while, then she had a seizure today and yesterday. It's still warm out, but not hot as it was. Anyway, my dad said he thinks before winter, she needs to just be put to sleep because she's suffering. I told him not to do that. Seizures aren't necessarily painful.

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exexec · 70-79, C

My vet would say that dog's quality of life should be the main concern. I have had to make that awful decision twice in the past two years, but I knew it was time to let them go. It hurts so bad.

beaglehunter · 80-89, M

@exexec i know your feeling i had an 18year old beagle and had to have him put down.vet came to house gave her the shot and went right to sleep in my arms and less than a miniut no heart beat.he is burried right beside my bottom step.do it have a good cry and burry the dog where you can see the spot every day.its ok to cry and to tell him how bad you miss him i know the feeling.SO SOREY but thats the right thing to do for the dog