For cats, is your pet struggling to jump onto higher surfaces?
Do your pet’s bad days outnumber their good days?
Since the purpose of euthanasia is to eliminate prolonged, untreatable, or inevitable suffering, it can be argued that it’s better to euthanize a terminally ill or aged animal a day too early than a day too late. If on average your pet has more difficult and “bad” days, that is a strong indicator that you should speak to your veterinarian about euthanasia.
MOBILITY 2 Good Mobility – No difficulty getting around, enjoys walks and going outside 1 Poor Mobility – Difficulty getting up, hard to get in position to eliminate, short walks only 0 Bare Minimum Mobility – Needs assistance, pain medication/anti-inflammatory medications do not help
NUTRITION 2 Good Appetite 1 Poor Appetite – Hand feeding, needs enticing 0 No Appetite
HYDRATION 2 Adequate Intake 1 Poor Intake or increased in some patients with particular diseases 0 no intake
INTERACTION/ATTITUDE 2 Interacts normally with family and other pets 1 Some interaction with family and other pets 0 Hides away from you or others
ELIMINATION 2 Normal urination and/or defecation 1 Poor Appetite – Hand feeding, needs enticing 0 No Appetite
FAVOURITE THINGS 2 Enjoys doing favourite activities, hobbies, etc. 1 Decrease in enjoyment of their favourite things 0 No interest in their favourite things
DAILY TOTAL 12 – 9 Everything is okay 6 – 8 Requires intervention 5 or less: Speak to your veterinarian about considering euthanasia
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