Illness/Sickness: 30+ year old newt is dying

[flyingSquirrel]

I have had a Cynops pyrrhogaster for around 30 years, so I think it's approaching the upper limits of natural lifespan.
It has always been very healthy and happy, but some months ago it started getting skinnier, however it was still active and eating food.
Now it appears to not be eating, is not very responsive (it still moves but not much) and the skin looks bad.
I think this is just the natural life cycle coming to an end, considering I kept it healthy for three decades, which I've read is pretty long for a captive specimen.
My biggest worry is that it might be suffering, however I feel very uncomfortable taking any sort of actions to try to end it sooner.
I'm just really sad and not sure what to do.
Thanks

 

[Salamanderguy27]

An exotics veterinarian will help euthanize it. If however a exotic vet. Is not nearby or available there are a few ways to do it yourself mentioned Caudata Culture Articles - Euthanasia for Amphibians

 

[flyingSquirrel]

An exotics veterinarian will help euthanize it. If however a exotic vet. Is not nearby or available there are a few ways to do it yourself mentioned Caudata Culture Articles - Euthanasia for Amphibians

Thanks. I noticed in the URL on that page, it said "old" so I checked and there is a newer version:

Caudata Culture Articles - Euthanasia

 

[Autistic Catholic]

Euthanasia with clove oil is the general recommendation. The other option is to let nature run its course. I wouldn't feel bad about whether it is suffering or not. It's entirely your decision regarding what's best for the animal. As long as it has its essential needs being met.

 

[MnGuy]

I'm so sorry. It's impressive that you've given it such a long, good life.