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Euthanasia & Pet Loss terms
Dying and grieving: euthanasia decisions, pet cremation and aftercare, grief support and memorials.
Euthanasia The humane, painless ending of a dog's life by a veterinarian, chosen to prevent suffering when quality of life can no longer be maintained. Pet hospice Comfort-focused care for a dog with a terminal or very advanced illness, aiming at good days and little pain until the end. Quality of life scale A scoring tool owners and vets use to judge an ill or elderly dog's comfort and decide when to consider euthanasia.