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My pet has untreatable IBD. What are the end-of-life options?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | spayed | 12 years old | 10 lbs

Can IBD be untreatable or get to a point of that? If so, what do you do?

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Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on January 30th, 2018

Yes, IBD can become refractory to therapy. If all measures have been exhausted including steroids, Immunosuppressive therapies, Vit B12 injections, special diets, metronidazole, and sometimes even chemotherapy, then sometimes (although rarely), making a quality of life decision and choosing euthanasia is often the most humane choice. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.

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