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Nia Dalton & Mike Kelly

Vet explains when to put your dog down and the signs it's time to say goodbye

It's an awful time for an owner as their pet dog begins to show signs it is nearing the end of its life. They have to face up to something which nobody wants to do, consider when euthanasia would be best for their pet.

In an attempt to make this difficult time more bearable, Dr Sean McCormack, head vet at tails.com, shared his thoughts and experiences on the matter, from the actual physical signs that your dog displays, to the steps of euthanasia.

Explaining the signs your dog is coming to the end of its life, he told The Mirror : "Often things are put down to 'just old age' when in fact they can be indicators your dog is beginning to suffer or experience a poorer quality of life that we'd like them to have.

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