Be honest with yourself and resist the temptation to prolong the life of a suffering pet for your own self gratification. Other cases involve not such an immediate choice. This could involve a aging pet that is on the decline health wise and doesn t require an immediate decision. In this case you must ask yourself if your pet is having quality life. Don t rely on recognizing pain.
Animals are very good at hiding it.
They are programmed not to show vulnerability or they would fall prey to another animal if they were in the wild. They may cry out with immediate pain but not long term pain. Once you have made the decision, you probably have questions about the procedure itself. Most clients want to know if it is painful. There is virtually no pain involved with euthanasia if it is administered under qualified veterinary supervision.