re: When do you know it’s time to put a pet down?

Went through this recently. My cat was 2.5 years old with a deteriorating disease so it was really hard making the decision. I kept thinking that I was giving up on her since she was so young. She had 3 crashes over a year and the last one really took a lot out of her. The vet told us that when she would no longer eat, it was time. Until that time I did all I could, but eventually she stopped eating and continued to lose weight.

You will no doubt have some type of regret either way. I do feel at peace knowing I didn’t let her final days escalate to a point where she was suffering in pain or having seizures. I scheduled an in home euthanasia and asked God to just let her not suffer until the tech could make it to my house and put her away peacefully. The tech gave her a sedative before the euthanasia that is supposed to feel like a big glass of wine. I got to hold her while she peacefully passed.

If you have other pets, I’d suggest an in home euthensia. Pet companions should have closure just like us.