> 1. what is the top dosage of Pediapred that I can give
 
There isn't a max dosage - it varies with individuals - some may ulcerate
on a lower dosage - some may never ulcerate.  I've had ferrets on 5mg lb
as part of palliative therapy for lymphoma who never had a problem with
the dosage - and one that ulcerated on that dosage.
 
> 2. should I just let nature take its course and let him get to the
> point where he is seizeing, or should I help him cross.
 
You have presented a good case that he is not enjoying life - that is my
personal Rubicon.  I believe in relieving suffering, not waiting until
clinical signs are incompatible with life.  Ask yourself this question -
are you keeping him alive because he enjoys life, or for some other reason.
If you can answer that, then you will know what your course of action
should be.  Jonesy didn't give up before when he had surgical problems - he
knew something.  If he's stopped fighting now; perhaps he knows something
as well.
 
This decision is not an easy one, but one that you have to be absolutely
convinced of - because you don't want to wonder "what if" five years down
the road.  Be sure, and be decisive.
 
With kindest regards,
Bruce Williams, DVM
[Posted in FML issue 3464]