How Do I Know It's Time? - How to judge your old or sick cat or dog's quality of life, what to ask your vet, what the euthanasia appointment involves, and how to live with the guilt of the decision #1012428

Your cat or dog is old or sick, the good days are getting harder to count, and the question you cannot say out loud is there every night: how do I know it's time? You are afraid of acting too soon, afraid of waiting too long, and afraid that you will get it wrong either way. How Do I Know It's Time? is a calm, practical companion for the quality-of-life decision. It does not tell you what to choose, and it does not pretend there is a single sign that makes it obvious. It gives you ways to see your pet's days clearly, questions to bring to your veterinarian, and a plan for the appointment and aftercare, with room for the guilt and doubt that come with loving an animal this much. It is different from books about grieving after a loss, which begin when the decision is already made, from books about euthanasia for aggressive dogs, and from care manuals for a single condition. This one is for the weeks, days or hours when you are still deciding. Inside, you'll learn: Whatever you decide, you are not doing this alone. Read it slowly, in the order that helps, and take what you need.