End of Life Care for Dogs: Keeping Your Dog Comfortable

Knowing how to support a dog in their final weeks is one of the most loving things an owner can do.

Recognising the End Stage

• Significant weight loss and muscle wasting
• Loss of interest in food, water, and activities
• Incontinence
• Laboured breathing
• Withdrawal and more time sleeping

Palliative Care

• Pain management from your vet
• Orthopaedic bedding with easy access
• Assisted mobility harnesses and non-slip surfaces
• Soft food, elevated bowls

The Euthanasia Decision

Euthanasia is a gift when quality of life cannot be maintained. Ask yourself: are there more bad days than good? Is your dog in unmanageable pain? Your vet will guide you.