When is the Right Time to Say Goodbye to Your Beloved Pet?
Signs your pet is telling you they are ready to pass
PLEASE NOTE: Your pet may continue to eat and walk even though they are suffering.
If you are wondering when is the right time to say goodbye to your pet; the answer is, you may never feel ready… Your pet is part of your family and if they could live forever that would be amazing!
We understand that it can be really hard to know when to put your dog or cat to sleep. But remember, it shows a massive amount of love and selflessness to make that decision and gift your pet with a pain-free, peaceful passing.
The more we learn about our pets, and their non-verbal communication, we learn to read the subtle signs of pain. Knowing this allows us to help our pets before they really start suffering.
Are they sleeping through the night?
Do they look tired or exhausted when you look in their eyes?
Has their breathing changed recently? (faster, slower, more effort)
Did you know? Majority of dogs and cats we visit that are ready to cross the rainbow bridge may still eat, drinking, go to the toilet in the right spots, greet new people at the door and get excited for walks/food. This display of excitement happens, but doesn’t last as long as it use to. Almost like a burst of energy… they cant keep up as much as they use to… they are exhausted and sometimes in pain.
We used to look for: not eating or drinking, not wanting to play anymore, not being able to get up, and losing control of their wees and poos. Now, in some cases, waiting for all of these can be too late. We want to say goodbye to our beloved pets when they still have a little of ‘them’ left.
How to assess if your pet needs a little extra support?
What are the subtle signs of pain in cats and dogs?
What questions do I need to start asking to see if my pet needs pain relief?
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