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What are the signs it's time to let go of my struggling senior dog?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 13 years and 3 months old | 65 lbs

When do you know it's time to let go? Have a 13 yo black lab that won't go outside anymore and she's stumbling around. Blind in 1 eye and can't hear.

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 11th, 2019

You need to assess Trudy's quality of life. If her quality of life is decreased from what is "normal" for her then I would say it is time. These articles may help you better. ( https://www.petcoach.co/article/the-decision-of-euthanizing-your-pet/ ) ( https://journeyspet.com/pet-quality-of-life-scale-calculator/ ) Hope this helps. So sorry you are having to make this decision. Best wishes.

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