It is certainly not a decision to be made lightly. However, if your pet experiences more difficult days than comfortable ones in a month, euthanasia might be the kindest choice you can make. Tracking quality of life changes from the early stages of disease or illness can provide the time to make euthanasia the right choice.
Quality of Life
Recall how your pet looked and behaved before illnesses took a toll on their bodies. When your pet is no longer interested or unable to enjoy their favorite activities or foods, it may be time to consider at-home euthanasia.
Euthanasia can offer a peaceful and dignified conclusion to a pet's life when they are battling health problems.
It alleviates suffering and distress for both the pet and the family.
Seek Support
Speak to your family, friends and even your primary veterinarian to discuss your pet's quality of life. A familiar face may ease your decision with the support you receive. Also talking to your primary veterinarian to understand the disease process your pet is experiencing to properly evaluate their quality of life is essential to deciding when the right time is for euthanasia.
Ultimately this is your decision to make. Every owner is different and carries different thoughts and beliefs. After all, you know your pet better than anyone. Follow your heart when deciding euthanasia for your pet.
Natural Passing
Allowing your pet to pass naturally is often not a peaceful process. Depending on their current health status it may take a long time before they pass, and it will not provide a good experience for your family. Ultimately, families often regret choosing to endure a natural death for their pet. Euthanasia is the quickest and most peaceful gift you can provide to your ailing pet.
We share our assessment tool that can be used as a gentle guide for pet's quality of life.
If you reside in the Dallas Metroplex, notify All Pets Go To Heaven if you believe it is time for an at-home euthanasia for your pet. Remember that the decision to euthanize is made with love and choosing at-home euthanasia is a thoughtful decision.