Advanced end-of-life care for cats integrates palliative medicine, quality of life assessment, and sensitive owner support into a welfare-centred approach to the final weeks and months of life.
End-of-life welfare for cats encompasses not just the moment of death but the entire final period of life. Palliative care that manages pain, nausea, and distress, quality of life assessment that guides euthanasia timing, and compassionate handling of the euthanasia itself all contribute to the welfare of the dying cat. Advance care planning when cats are healthy reduces crisis-driven decisions during the final period.