When to Euthanize a Dog with Kidney Failure: The Last Days
Choosing the right time to euthanize a dog because of kidney failure is without a doubt the hardest decision any owner will have to make. As a veterinarian, I often have to talk through these [...] The...
View ArticleWhen to Euthanize Dog with Tracheal Collapse [Vet Advice]
From giving us companionship and unconditional love to providing us with endless entertainment, the connection you have with your dog is a special one and every owner only wants what’s best for their...
View ArticleDog Euthanasia Costs: $75 to $350 [By Provider & Weight]
Facing the difficult decision to say a final goodbye to a beloved family pet is made even more difficult when finances must be considered. Our dogs are there when we wake up every morning, eagerly...
View ArticleSigns that Your Dog is Dying from Cushing’s Disease
Making the decision to euthanize a dog with Cushing’s disease is not easy;. Due to the slow progression of the disease, we, as vets, often build strong bonds with the pets through the many years [...]...
View Article11 Tips from a Therapist for Grieving the Loss of a Dog After Euthanasia
Losing a pet is not easy. In my life, I have lost three great pets. They lived well beyond their life’s expectations. That did not make me deal with it any easier. The space they [...] The post 11 Tips...
View ArticleOur Vet Explains When to Euthanize a Diabetic Dog
It can be excruciatingly difficult for owners to accept that their diabetic dog might be suffering. Unfortunately, there may come a point where nothing more can be done to control the disease. It is at...
View ArticleShould You Euthanize A Dog With Vestibular Disease?
After 14 years of working as a vet, I can diagnose some client concerns in an instant. When a client calls and says their dog is choking, the dog probably has kennel cough. When a [...] The post Should...
View ArticleA Vet Explains When to Euthanize A Dog With a Spleen Tumor
There can be nothing quite as devastating as finding out your dog has a spleen tumor. There are many questions that follow, including what can we do to treat, how long will your dog live, [...] The...
View ArticleBucket List: 18 Things to Do Before Putting Your Dog to Sleep
At Senior Tail Waggers, we talk a lot about the difficult process of putting your dog to sleep and saying goodbye. Even though your dog has hopefully lived a full and happy, losing your four-legged...
View ArticleMy Dog Stopped Eating: Should I Consider Putting Him Down?
Sometimes I get a call from an owner asking: “Doc, my dog won’t eat anything. What should I do?” I explain there are various reasons for dogs to lose their appetite and recommend they bring [...] The...
View Article6 Signs It Is Time to Euthanize a Dog with Congestive Heart Failure
When dealing with congestive heart failure (CHF), the decision to euthanize is complex due to the progressive nature of the disease and its impact on the dog’s quality of life. As a veterinarian, I...
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