Euthanasia, What to expect...

Very few pets die of old age. Most suffer from a disease such as cancer or renal failure and slowly degenerate. This process is very painful for the guardians, at this point it is curcial to take the animal to the vet and give rhem the necessary attention to keep the suffering at a minimum. Euthanasia can help your pet die without pain. It is a very personal decision, and feelings of guilt and sorrow are part of the process. The important thing is to consider the pet's quality of life. As they get older, we must be alert to behavioral changes. Signs of suffering - Doesn't want to eat - It's hard for him to stand up - Cannot control bladder or bowel - Medicines no longer give relief - Has more bad days than good Euthanasia Process: Make an appointment with your veterinarian and specify why you are going. It is advisable to seek the last appointment of the day so the vet can take his time Once you are at the office, you can decide if you want to be present. Some people prefer to enter the room once the pet has died, others prefer to remember him or her alive. The veterinarian sedates your pet as if for a surgical procedure. When the pet is completely asleep, he or she is given high doses of barbiturate intravenously to euthanize. Sometimes, involuntary movements can be observed minutes after the pet is euthanized. After Euthanasia: It is advisable to plan ahead what to do with the body of the deceased pet. The vet can dispose of the body or you can decide to cremate the pet. Pet I.D - Revista