Dying pets...?

Question

Does anyone know how to tell if your pet is dying?

Answer 1

Over the years we have had several dogs and cats. When it gets to the point that nothing more can be done to help their illness and you have them at home with you, you will know when the time comes. They too know when the time will come. They will not want to be with you, they will turn away to be by themselves. I know how hard and upsetting it is to put a dog/cat down. But you do not want to wait until they are in so much pain. It is NOT FAIR TO THEM. I know it is upsetting to the human but believe me, after, you will have a sense of relief that they are no longer in any pain and at peace.

Answer 2

Sorry, but I think your question is just a little to vague. It would help if the question mentioned what kind of pet and if illness is involved.

Some pets will display a listlessness. They show no interest in eating and will not interact with their human friend. Some will coward in a corner or hidden spot.
Others will display an obvious sign from being ill, such as a cold, being ruffled and again, no eating or not enough. Shivering.
There are those who will show no sign at all, but simply to pass without reason.

I am a bird owner of several birds. I had an 11 year old lovebird that passed last year. There were no signs at all that he was about to die. As a matter of fact I was standing about 6 inches from the cage when this little bird dropped of it's perch. I jumped to open the cage door and help but the little lovebird died in my hands moments later.

Answer 3

I have never considered it, but it is usually done to Poodles that are white. But you have to be carfull because some dogs have sensitive skin. The same with humans, some people cannot dye there hair, well they can but its not a good idea because your skin might not be able to hold it. Then what happens?.... your hair starts to fall out a little. Like my hair did when I tried to dye it. And I dont think that you want a bald puppy lol.

Answer 4

Age
Mobility or lack of.
Eating/drinking habits changed.

Diagnosed by your vet.

Answer 5

They have no life in them, they look drained, don't want to eat, weak, whine and wimper - take you pet to the vet, maybe it is just sick.

Answer 6

HOW TO KNOW IF A BIRD IS SICK OR DYING?

Signs that Your Bird Needs Medical Attention
Is your bird feeling a bit "under the weather?" Would you really even know if he was? As bird owners, we bear the responsibility of making sure our pets stay healthy. In order to fulfill this obligation, we must learn to identify common signs and symptoms of illness. Protect your bird by learning to recognize when it's time to go to the vet.


What to Look For
When a bird gets sick, it is often very serious. Although birds can be very effective at hiding signs of illness from their owners, there are a few tell-tale symptoms that owners should be on the lookout for in order to have the best chance of saving their pet. If your bird exhibits any of these symptoms, he needs to be transported to a vet immediately.

Unusual Droppings: The color of your bird's droppings will vary slightly depending on what you feed him. Nonetheless, you should watch out for droppings that are yellow, rusty brown, or tarry black. These can be indicators of internal bleeding, amongst other serious problems. You should also notice if there is a major change in the consistency of your bird's droppings. If they are too runny or too firm, it can cause complications for your pet.


Ruffled Feathers: Birds that sit with their feathers fluffed out for prolonged periods of time are often affected by respiratory problems or other disorders. Ruffled feathers are also good at concealing weight loss, which can be life threatening for a bird. If you observe this behavior in your pet for more than a day or so, you should contact your vet as soon as possible.


Red, Inflamed, or Runny Cere: Your bird's cere is what we perceive as his nose -- the little patch above his beak that holds his nostrils. Pay close attention to your bird's cere. If you observe any redness, inflammation, or discharge, there is a very good chance that you pet could be seriously ill. Make sure to keep your bird wrapped up and warm on the way to the vet.


Cloudy Eyes: If your bird's eyes look cloudy or have a discharge coming from them, he may be affected by a respiratory, nervous, or muscular disorder. You should rush to the vet as soon as possible as your bird needs immediate treatment.


Reduced Appetite: Birds have extremely high metabolisms, so it is vital that they receive adequate nutrition every day. If your bird stops eating and begins to lose weight, it may be a sign of an intestinal blockage or impaction, in which case he could die very quickly without medical attention. Make sure to clean out the bottom of your bird's cage every day before you feed him. This provides an easy way to monitor food consumption, not to mention changes in droppings.

HOW TO KNOW IF A CAT IS DYING:

let me start by saying, i own a cat, love my pet, and wouldn't ever do anything to hurt it. With that said....

My friend was watching a mutual friend's cat while he was on vacation. Before he left, he warned that the cat was old (21 years old), and not doing so hot. He suspected that he was ready to die. Sure enough, the cat died on the last day of vacation. My friend asked me how he should tell him. I gave him these options to break the news.

1) "i've got good news and i've got bad news. bad news is, your cat's dead. the good news is that i saved a lot on my car insurance."

2) "hey, you're out of milk, the chips are stale, your cats dead, and the light bulb in the bathroom needs to be changed."

3) (when they walk into the apartment) *sniff* *sniff* "you smell dead cat??"

4) Leave a suicide note next to the cat with a finished bag of catnip mentioning how boring the sitter was.

5) "Are you still interested in those taxidermy classes?"

6) Get rid of the cat, draw a chalk out line, put up police tape all over the place, and act stupid.

7) "Will everyone with a live cat please step forward.....not so fast buddy."

8) "you have a couple messages: your mom called, she wants you to call her back; your landlord said the rent is late; your cat said 'bye'."

9) (when he picks him up from the airport)
sitter: Let's play a game....Dead or human?
owner: huh? ok.
sitter: you ?
owner: human
sitter: me ?
owner: human
sitter: your cat?
owner: huh ?!?!?

10) owner: thanks for watching the place. where are my keys ?
sitter: oh, they're under your dead cat.

Answer 7

If you think it is take it to the Vet. Is it old? Just make it happy if it is.

Answer 8

usually when they are having a hard time breathing :(

Answer 9

The vet can tell you!