How do you know when is the “right” time to euthanize a pet? Â I recently asked this question on Facebook, because my buddy Tiger is struggling a bit. Â He has been sick for quite some time – possibly a brain tumor, but we don’t know for sure because we are unwilling (don’t hate me) to spend the money on a CT scan simply “to know”.
I will spare you the details of his treatments and our struggles. Â Suffice it to say that every time we think it is “the end”, he seems to bounce back and though a little wobbly and crooked, becomes his old self again. Â When he bounces back, we wonder how we could have ever considered putting him down.
The truth is though, that he is 12 years old, and there will be a time that he does not bounce back. Â How will we know? Â I’m still not sure, but the great advice I was given on Facebook will help, as will this article I recently found: Â How to Know When It’s Time to Euthanize Your Pet
Our veterinarian says that Tiger is not in pain. Â And indeed, he had gained weight since our last visit. Â His latest symptoms are being (mostly) successfully controlled with medication. Â For the time being, our buddy will stay with us.
On the advice of our veterinarian, we will take it day by day, and love him while we can.
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Our Tiger in his younger, healthier years |
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Tiger with our other fur baby Lucy |
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Tressie Davis is a blogger and photographer located in Chelsea, MI.