This is the most common question we hear for the simple reason that our emotional pain when facing the loss of our loved one can be extreme, and we desperately want to make the "right" decision. We cannot bear the thought of our pet suffering…but we also feel we cannot handle saying goodbye. If this is what you are currently facing, you are not alone.
Often by the time a family calls us, they have been told by the vet or a well-intentioned friend: "You will just know". This is confusing and misleading. While we certainly have a unique relationship with our pets, one in which we truly feel understood by them and that we understand them as well, this does not always translate to a clear understanding of when your pet is ready to leave us.
What is more difficult/painful for YOU: the thought of saying goodbye to your pet, or the thought of watching your pet continue to struggle?
If the struggle and the roller coaster ride of good days and bad days and that realization that your pet is no longer able to enjoy themselves is becoming too hard…then it might be time to give us a call. You are not alone.
There is so much more that goes into this decision. Please visit our blog page to see the full article regarding this particular topic. Also, just reach out to us anytime, we offer no-cost phone consults as well to get a better understanding of the specific conditions of your pet to help you make this decision.