{"id":1368,"date":"2023-01-19T08:41:30","date_gmt":"2023-01-19T08:41:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sbahvet.com\/?p=1368"},"modified":"2023-01-19T08:41:30","modified_gmt":"2023-01-19T08:41:30","slug":"pet-euthanasia-how-to-know-when-it-is-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sbahvet.com\/blog\/pet-euthanasia-how-to-know-when-it-is-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Pet Euthanasia: How to Know When It is Time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your pet is your best friend, and for better or worse, you owe it to them to give them the best life possible. Sometimes, though, that means saying goodbye when their quality of life declines too much. Pet euthanasia can be a very difficult decision. Thankfully, the pet professionals at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sbahvet.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunrise Boulevard Animal Hospital<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are here to help you determine when it is time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What You Need to Know Pet Euthanasia\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our pets need us most in their final days. While this is a difficult time for many of us, we must understand our responsibility to make our furry family members as happy and comfortable as possible as the end nears.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes pet euthanasia is the best answer to help a pet pass peacefully and with dignity. It is not a decision that is taken lightly, but it is a very important one.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When It is Time<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pets are not always the best at telling us when they are in pain or no longer enjoying life. Many pet owners have a hard time knowing when the time to say goodbye is drawing near. So what should you be watching out for? A pet who is enjoying life is:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Able to move around comfortably<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating and drinking adequately<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Able to relieve themself without lying in a mess<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still excited about their favorite activities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleeping comfortably\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A pet who is not doing one or more of these things may have a decreased quality of life. Sometimes it is possible to improve quality of life to an acceptable level with things like pain management, a change in nutrition, mobility assistance, and socialization. Always <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sbahvet.com\/contact\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">let us know<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you feel that your pet could benefit from our help. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At some point, though, despite our best efforts, many pets reach a point where no matter what we do, we cannot help them to check all the boxes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saying Goodbye<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sbahvet.com\/team\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our team<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will work closely with you to decide when it is time for your pet. While we all wish that they would pass peacefully in their sleep, it is unfortunately not often the case.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pet euthanasia is a very personal experience and it can vary depending on what your family wants and needs. It is painless and peaceful, however. We encourage you to bring a blanket or other familiar object for your pet to use. An IV is typically placed to ensure easy and stress-free access to your pet\u2019s vein. Through this we are able to deliver a high dose of an anesthetic agent to help your pet cross <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/petloss.com\/rainbowbridge.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the rainbow bridge<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They really do just \u201cgo to sleep.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people choose to take their pet home with them for home burial while others utilize our cremation service. Pet urns, lockets, and other memorabilia are available to help you remember your special friend.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saying goodbye to a pet is not the most glamorous part of pet ownership, but it is very important. Our animals are such integral pieces of our lives, and they deserve a pain-free and peaceful departure from this Earth. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your pet is your best friend, and for better or worse, you owe it to them to give them the best life possible. Sometimes, though, that means saying goodbye when their quality of life declines too much. Pet euthanasia can be a very difficult decision. 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