How to know when it is time.
Talk to your veterinarian. He or she is the best-qualified person to help guide you through this difficult decision. In some cases, your veterinarian may be able to tell you definitively that it is time to euthanize your pet, but in other cases, you may ultimately need to make the decision based on your pet’s behavior and attitude. Here are signs and symptoms that may indicate your pet is suffering and no longer enjoying a good quality of life:
Signs & Symptoms
pain is not controlled
pain is not controlled
pain is not controlled
If your pet is experiencing chronic pain that cannot be controlled with medication (your veterinarian can help you determine this).
not eating
pain is not controlled
pain is not controlled
If your pet has stopped eating or will only eat if you force feed him/her.
Vomiting & Diarrhea
pain is not controlled
Vomiting & Diarrhea
If your pet has frequent vomiting or diarrhea that is causing dehydration and/or significant weight loss.
incontinence
Labored breathing
Vomiting & Diarrhea
If your pet is incontinent to the degree that he/she frequently soils themself.
Cannot stand
Labored breathing
Labored breathing
If your pet cannot stand on her own or falls down when trying to walk.
Labored breathing
Labored breathing
Labored breathing
If your pet has chronic labored breathing or coughing.
more bad days than good days
more bad days than good days
more bad days than good days
When bad days outnumber good days, the decision needs to be made if the pet is suffering. If death comes peacefully and painlessly, that is okay.
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