Canine & Feline Diseases : How to Know When It Is Time to Put My Dog to Sleep

To determine when it is time to put a dog to sleep, assess the animal's attitude and appetite, as decline in either or both of these as they age can indicate that dogs are genuinely unhappy or ill. Recognize when it is time to euthanize a pet with helpful information from an experienced veterinarian in this free video on pet health.

Expert: James Talbott
Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn.
Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• feline diseases
• canine diseases
• cats
• dogs
• pet care
• pet health
• flea prevention
• animal care
• veterinarians

[ruthlessattitude17]

Put My sweet Lucy to sleep last month she was 13 years and Katie who had cancer in October one of the toughest things in life is saying goodbye to a pet

[TheKmankman4321]

Just sent Duke,14.5 yr old Shep Lab on his way. Had him since May 98. Ive had 4 dogs, he was the best ever. Everyone loved Duke, even dog haters couldn't help but love Duke.18 months ago he started having joint probs which got worse over time. We did everything we could but it got to point where he would get stuck on his bed, fall down or poop/pee on himself in his sleep it just wasnt fun for him anymore. Our vet came to our house and we sent him on his way with as much dignity as possible.

[TheLaura21774]

We just put our sweet boy Murphy down on Friday b/c of cancer that had spread thru his body. He was only 6. I miss him so much.

[KrisRoseTeenyBFF]

This would probably be the hardest things I'll ever have to do in my life, when the time comes..

[Maurice419]

Why make them suffer because we are selfish and will miss them. I am right in the middle of deciding if my dog needs to be put down and thru the tears and hear ache I have to make that decision. Even worst I have to explain it to my 9 year old daughter....... I know it seems heartless, but believe me it takes more heart to make the call then any of us want!

[Maurice419]

You negative people out there talk a good talk, and I know it is because you love you pets! We all love our pets. No one wants to put the dog or cat down, but the cold harsh reality is that they are going to die.

[liverpool5917]

@whatyouknowabouthat its this persons pet dont make it feel like they have to explain themself to you

[BIGGESTxxEMINEMxxFAN]

when a person gets very ill you do everything you can to try to get them better ..

this is guy is acting like when your pet gets then it needs "putting down" ..

this guys stupid

[whatyouknowabouthat]

@shatterdwing wtf u how is that being insensitive and so if i didnt want my die to do ima troll now?

[AerialRcoet]

had to watch my dog be put to sleep in the same room cant stop crying r.i.p ruby 2005-2010