As does every other living creature, pets age. And with this age comes illness and difficulty. Determining when your pet's life is no longer enjoyable can be difficult and is an important part of deciding when to let him go.Quality of life is a personal judgment and will vary from individual to individual. You know your beloved cat better than anyone. For most pet owners the issue of quality of life greatly influences the decision concerning euthanasia. And while your veterinarian can guide you with objective information about diseases, and even provide a personal perspective of a disease condition, the final decision about euthanasia rests with you.What Aging or Ailing Pets Should Be Able To Do If you are concerned about your pet's quality of life, here are some guidelines.
As your pet ages, taking an active role in grooming becomes even more important. Older pets often groom less, may have trouble cleaning those "hard to reach places," or may develop skin conditions that...
Much as you hate to see it happen, your cat will eventually enter his senior years. Although you can't hold back the clock, there are many things you can do to help keep your cat healthy and active as...
Understanding the aging process and the most common problems that face the geriatric cat is the first step in providing the best possible care to your older animal. The main focus is owner education and...
Like us, cats don't stay young forever - they age. While some aspects of getting old may not be much fun, getting old is not all bad.
Life expectancy in cats depends on many things, but the most important factor is whether he is an indoor-only cat or an outdoor cat. Life expectancy varies significantly between the two.
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