This article discusses the difficult decision pet owners face when their animals are suffering from a chronic illness. It explores the ethical dilemma surrounding euthanasia and highlights the importance of prioritizing the well-being of the pet.
A veterinarian is always a good resource for pet owners, but when the tough decision to euthanize rolls around, the owner has to make the call. My daughter has a dog that has been suffering with Cushing’s disease for several years now. She cannot get up on her own, cries when she wants to go out, wants to endlessly drink water and seriously can’t do anything. If she is not careful going down the step to the yard, she falls and needs to be helped up again.
Her body is deteriorating in front of us, and yet my daughter and her vet say, if (the dog) looks happy, leave her be. Just because a dog wags its tail when people enter a room, doesn’t mean she is happy. She is up on her feet for maybe 10 minutes a day on her yard excursions and can’t walk very far if taken for a walk. It is very sad to watch her struggle. Is my daughter being irresponsible to this dog? Seems like the dog’s life is miserable and filled with sadness. Why won’t vets these days tell owners when it is time to put an animal out of its misery? Knowing when it’s time to say goodbye to a beloved pet is, without question, the most difficult decision for any pet owner. The key has always been to put aside our own feelings and focus on what’s best for the pet. A decision to euthanize is always easier – but not easy – when we know the pet is suffering. When it’s not clear, then the decision becomes cloudier. Cushing’s is not a fatal disease, and a pet usually is in no pain. The disease, especially if untreated, can lead to kidney disease and infections, which can lead to death, but the risks are greatly reduced when the disease is diagnosed early and treated. The average lifespan of a dog with Cushing’s is only two years, so if your daughter’s dog has had the diagnosis for many years, that’s a sign she is being well cared for. So the debate becomes over quality of life, and while her life is definitely different, it seems she still is happ
PET CARE CUSHING's DISEASE EUTHANASIA QUALITY OF LIFE ANIMAL WELFARE
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