Living With A Sick Pet
Living with and caring for a sick pet can be a difficult task. You want to make sure that your pet is having a good quality of life. This video explains how to take care of your sick pet. Also, it will tell you whether or not the choice to euthanize is right for you. If your pet’s quality of life is sub par it might be the right choice, and you should not harbor any guilt over it.
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Step 1:
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The Situation Today
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Carole Hiering has been with her dog, Scout, for 10 years. Scout suffers from skin problems and hip displasia. Scout has trouble walking and getting up and down stairs. Carol knows she still has quality of life but its difficult for her to see that she can't have the life that she used to have.
Now Carole is not alone. Thousands of people have to care for a sick pet every year. As pets become more a part of people's lives, a serious illness can be emotionally devastating.
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Guilt
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When she watches her it hurts her, and it does make Carole feel a little guilty.
But guilt is often a normal reaction, and its important than to rather experience guilt, to really focus on the value and the gifts that animal brought to your life.
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Step 3:
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Euthanasia
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So how do you know your pet is still having a quality of life? Does your dog still play with her favorite toy? Does your cat still have that enormous appetite? Only you and your pet will know and make the decision together when its time to say goodbye.
Euthanasia is a very difficult decision. The pain that you're feeling, the guilt that you might be experiencing, are all indicators of how much you truly love that animal.
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Living With A Sick Pet
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If you're living with a sick pet, don't isolate yourself. Try to continue doing things that give you pleasure like exercising or socialising. Have a good relationship with a vet. Being able to trust your vet is key. Remind yourself that you are doing the best you can do under difficult circumstances. Pets don't live in the past or the future. They only live in the present. When it comes to dealing with a sick pet, try to live for the present and do what's best for them.
