Deciding When to Put a Pet to Sleep
Though we all wish that our pets could be with us forever, most pet owners are faced with the reality of watching their pet’s quality of life steadily decrease over time. Many of us are forced to make the difficult, but ultimately compassionate decision to put a beloved animal to sleep. But how do you know when it’s the right time to euthanize your pet?
“I always tell people there's no one right or wrong answer. What we do is help assess quality of life, so we teach people about ways to assess quality of life for their pet.” - Dr. Christina Nutter
Choosing the best time to end an animal’s life is difficult. You want to ensure that you get as much quality time with your dog or cat as possible without subjecting them to unnecessary pain and suffering. Here are some key questions that will help you assess your pet’s quality of life:
- Is your pet eating and drinking?
- Is your pet in pain?
- Is your pet able to perform normal activities?
- Is your pet able to remain house-trained?
There is no right or wrong decision when deciding whether or not to put your animal to sleep. At Gentle Journey, we’ve helped over a thousand pet owners in the Phoenix area through this difficult decision. If you ultimately decide it’s time to say goodbye, our at home euthanasia service is the most peaceful, comforting way for you to end your friend’s life journey. If you’re worried that your pet’s quality of life is on the decline give us a call at 602.332.7757 and we’ll guide you through this difficult process.