End of Life Archives

November 13, 2025

⎯ Merry Smith, MA, VetMB, PhD, DipECVS, AECVDI, MRCVS

Check out these tips for assessing quality of life in older horses and determining when it might be time to say goodbye.

November 7, 2025

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

Researchers asked owners of horses that lost a companion about changes in the animals' behaviors and activities.

August 27, 2025

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

Equine euthanasia is a difficult decision for horse owners. Understand these things before the time comes to euthanize your horse.

March 5, 2025

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

Euthanasia of a beloved horse is undoubtedly one of the most challenging decisions that a horse owner has to make.

January 7, 2025

⎯ Merry Smith, MA, VetMB, PhD, DipECVS, AECVDI, MRCVS

Planning the logistics for the end of your horse's life will make it easier on you, your horse, and those around you.

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