When to say goodbye to a dog?
Trevor Harber
2025-05-25 02:50:23
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The decision is a very individual one and there are no hard and fast rules. Sometimes this can be very obvious and the decision is clear – for example if your pet stops eating for several days in a row after a lengthy illness or they are unable to move unassisted – this may be all that is required to help some owners decide. The critical issue here is your pet’s quality of life and knowing when they are losing their quality of life. Most pet owners have a fairly good grasp of what is normal for their pets from observing them over their lives. Using this as a guide it is easier to see behavioural changes that may indicate reducing quality of life. Seems to have more “bad days” than “good days” is one factor to consider. In many disease processes palliative care can only be taken so far and it is best to be guided by your veterinarian as to when they feel your pet’s quality of life is such that saying goodbye is the kindest option.
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