When is the right time to think about euthanasia for my horse?

normal horse behaviours? E g. interacting with other horses Is heshe eating well? Are they interested in foods and maintaining their weight?Are they moving around comfortably? Or are they spending most of their time lying down? Are they limping or not seen to be putting weight on all 4 limbs? Are they seen to be struggling when trying to stand up?Does your horse generally seem sad and dull? Are they displaying differences in behaviour e g. aggression?
If any of the above questions are relatable and trigger a red flag then it could be coming to the right time to either consider Veterinary assessment for your equine friend and potentially think about end of life care or euthanasia. Of course there may be many other factors to consider first but these questionsanswers may highlight that your horse could be struggling. I highly recommend seeking advice from your Vet to discuss further. 
Situations where euthanasia needs to be considered
The following list will discuss some scenarios where euthanasia may need to be considered this list is not exhaustive
Sudden severe illness or injury
As mentioned earlier there are some situations that can arise where the decision of euthanasia is very much decided for you. Horses are magnificent beings but they are quite injury prone too. A horrid scenario is one where a horse has a broken leg and often the only humane and kindest option is to euthanize them.
Chronic disease
Like people horses can develop illnesses and diseases and some conditions are lifelong. This means that they are likely to require continued management and treatment throughout their lives. This can incur high costs and can involve a high level of commitment from their owners. For many reasons euthanasia may be discussed in horses with chronic health conditions and whether the time is right. For example if their condition starts to worsen and deteriorate despite good and optimum management this may indicate euthanasia is the right decision to make.
Uncontrolled pain
There is nothing worse than seeing an animal in pain and not being able to manage this. As a Vet and a horse owner myself pain control is something that I care deeply about. This may link to the earlier discussion point about sudden injury or severe illness. For example severe laminitis can be excruciating and sometimes euthanasia is the kindest decision to make to alleviate their uncontrolled pain.
If Ive made my decision what happens next?
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