My elderly dog is suffering. How do I know it's time for euthanasia?

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15 1/2 year old Jack Russell is losing weight, blind and can't hear well... she stands in a corner and just stares. also , now incontinent is it time to put her to sleep? Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Female | spayed | 15 years and 5 months old | 10 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

What a hard decision for you to make! I work for a home euthanasia service, so I do face this question all the time with my clients. You need to look at Holly's quality of life. I typically suggest making a list of five things a dog loved to do; when they no longer do at least two of them, then their quality of life has declined to point where euthanasia should be considered. Given that she is incontinent, blind, can't hear well, stands in a corner and stares, and is losing weight, I would say her quality of life has declined quite a bit and it may be time to let her go peacefully. I would have a discussion with your vet about this, and I'm sorry you are in this position. I hope this helps!

My elderly dog is suffering. How do I know it's time for euthanasia?

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