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My dog is suffering from organ failure. Is euthanasia the best option?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | 13 years and 8 months old | 88 lbs

My dog is in last stage of kidney and liver failure,he stopped eating nd drinking.Is euthanasia better option?I dont want him to suffer anymore.

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Answered By Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner

Published on October 18th, 2017

I'm so sorry that you are dealing with this difficult decision with Whisky. If your vet has said that we are out of treatment options for Whisky's liver and kidney disease and he has stopped eating and drinking, then I think it would be the kindest to euthanize him at this point since we do not have any hope of him getting better, and we do not want him to suffer. Again, I am so sorry.

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