In today’s episode we are talking about a subject that nobody wants to talk about but that all pet owners will eventually have to face. We all want our pets to live forever but the reality is that at some point most of us will have to make the difficult decision as to when to let our pets go. In today's episode Dr Paul Manktelow is joined by Annie Clark, a veterinary nurse with over 15 years of experience in emergency critical care. Annie also works with Paul at Home Goodbye, a home euthanasia service in London where she also offers support and compassion to pet owners facing end of life decisions for their pets. Just a heads up this episode contains discussions around grief and pet bereavement which some listeners may find upsetting Topics in this episode:  What it is about this decision that pet owners struggle with. Why, we as pet owners, feel such responsibility and guilt. Is it harder for first time pet owners to make this decision vs those that have had pets before? How vets face the decision for their own pets. Facing loss and death for what it is. The different types of grief experienced in pet loss. How grief differs for pet loss after an accident vs a long term illness. How to identify and assess changes to your pets quality of life. The role personal circumstances can play when making that difficult decision. The benefits of home euthanasia.   The Consult Room is a space that celebrates pets and people.  Join us at www.theconsultroom.co.uk or reach out at [email protected]