My senior dog is still in pain. When should I consider euthanasia?

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I need help with my older dog. She is having difficulties with her dementia and hip issues, and even though she has pain meds, she still seems to be in pain. Queenie is a Great Pyrenees and is 13 years old. Please help me out, as I am having a hard time coming to terms with the fact that my baby may be deceased soon. Pet's info: Dog | Great Pyrenees | Female | spayed | 12 years and 3 months old | 120 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Queenie is a beautiful girl! It's always a hard decision to make in terms of letting a beloved pet go. It's concerning that she is still in pain despite being on pain medications, and it may be that letting her go peacefully is the best option. I work for a home euthanasia service, so I face these questions with my clients all the time. I recommend looking at her quality life. You need to ask yourself if an animal who is in pain all the time has a good quality of life. Make a list of five things she loved to do, and when she no longer does at least two of them, then her quality of life has decreased to the point when euthanasia should be considered. I'd be glad to talk with you further about this if you'd like, you can request a consult with me online. Otherwise, I hope this helps.

My senior dog is still in pain. When should I consider euthanasia?

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