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I wouldn't think so, any more than not "putting down" your own family member. There is a time when it's right, and if you do it too early, the guilt may fall on you because you wanted more time. You do what you can, and when you can do no more, or they tell you that they are done, then you help them to end the suffering.
We have a cat in this situation now. She is old, can't walk well, hyperthyroid etc. She still enjoys food though, so what can you do? When she is done, she will tell us. At that point we'll have to make that hard decision, as we have done before. It's sad, and you always want to try to rationalize keeping them longer, but in your heart you know what has to be done.
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