Euthanasia

(Continued from last week)

Last week, I advised that you involve your veterinarian in that debate as to whether to put the pet to sleep permanently, or to try to keep it alive as long as possible, in spite of the agony being experienced by all.

Today I would like to share with you some criteria that you can pull into the equation to help you reach a decision, less on an emotional base and more on practical/technical considerations.

Firstly, you at home can keep a ‘pet diary.’ This could help you to gauge the progress your pet is making – if any at all, or if the condition is