When to put your cat down checklist

No cat parent imagines that one day they may have to decide to end their own cat’s life. But sadly, it is a reality for many cat parents.

One of the most common grievances that add to the feelings of guilt and grief is the regret that comes with putting your cat to sleep too soon or too late.

Euthanasia is the biggest decision you may have to make in your cat’s lifetime.

So, it is important to know whether euthanasia is the only remaining option, or if is there something else you could do to ease the suffering of your cat.

In this article, we will go through a checklist of factors to consider before jumping to the conclusion of euthanizing your cat.

Key Takeaways

• Euthanasia is the decision to end a cat’s life when its quality of life has deteriorated so much that staying alive is a daily painful struggle
• Two major reasons why the quality of life of a cat may get affected are terminal or incurable illness and aging
• Before making a decision to euthanize a cat, consult a veterinarian and experienced friends and family members
• Use a quality of life chart to de
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