Your pet has been a part of your family and life for years. Although watching them grow older is inevitable, you may not know what to do if they become too ill to continue. When caring for a terminally ill pet, you have two choices for their end of life care: in-home pet euthanasia or natural death. Here’s what you need to know when deciding on how best to care for your pet when this time comes.

Natural Death

Some pets only have the common symptoms of old age. These include blindness, deafness, arthritis, and incontinence. When your pet is not exhibiting signs of pain or discomfort beyond those associated with old age, you may want to keep them around for as long as possible. If they’re in relative comfort and still appear happy, natural death may be the right option. Keep in mind that you may end up having to watch them slowly slip away—for some families, this can be just as traumatic as euthanasia.

In-Home Pet Euthanasia

If your pet has an ongoing medical condition like cancer that diminishes their quality of life, in-home pet euthanasia may be the right choice. The last thing any family wants is for their beloved pet to be in chronic pain. Euthanasia lets you end your pet’s pain in minutes rather than forcing them to endure for weeks or months. There’s no time limit on when you can perform this, so you don’t have to rush into the decision. This means you and your family can spend as much time with your pet as possible and only say goodbye when their quality of life is gone.

Saying goodbye to a pet is never easy, but Sweet Dreams In-Home Pet Euthanasia wants to help. Serving the North Metro Atlanta, GA, area, their veterinarian and experienced technician will come to your home and let the family say goodbye without the stress of visiting a veterinary clinic. Their team will also help you create an end of life plan with your pet’s happiness in mind. Visit them online and call (770) 880-1596 for more information about in-home pet euthanasia.