They may be present with
the pet during the euthanasia.
We allow family members to be with their beloved
pet during the euthanasia and allow for private visiting time following.
If you wish to be present with
your pet during the euthanasia procedure, we recommend contacting your pet's primary veterinarian to inquire about this service.
Although there are no hard and fast rules, in general it is recommended to stay with
your pet during euthanasia.
Not exact matches
During the
euthanasia, your
pet is given a medication in their IV catheter.
Whether it is
during a consultation or the humane
euthanasia procedure, our doctors will work with you to ensure both your
pet's and your own needs are met.
As a vet tech, I assisted in the
euthanasia of hundreds of
pets; I've also supported friends, family, and clients
during the
euthanasia of their
pets, and was present when all of my own animals passed.
If the
pet experiences significant discomfort, distress or decreased quality of life
during this time, your veterinarian may recommend
euthanasia as the most compassionate way to relieve pain and suffering.
If you choose
euthanasia at home, we usually need notice so we can give you and your
pet the comfort and time required
during such a precious moment.
Making the decision to say goodbye to a beloved
pet is stressful, and your anxiety can often be exacerbated if you do not know what to expect
during the
euthanasia procedure.
During the 2012 Michigan Humane Lobby Day, more than 75 citizens from across Michigan met with lawmakers at the Capitol and urged them to pass legislation to ban the
euthanasia of shelter animals by gas chamber, increase protections for dogs at large scale breeding operations, and to increase protections for consumers who purchase sick animals from
pet stores and puppy mills.
If
euthanasia is to be performed at your practice, consider taking your
pet's favourite bed or blanket with you for him / her to lie on
during the procedure.
Furthermore being present
during euthanasia will allow you to witness that it was quick and peaceful and therefore eliminate any worry about how distressing your
pet's final moments were.
Philadelphia shelters have a very high
euthanasia rate due to overcrowding —
during spring / summer, about 70 % of surrendered cats and kittens never leave the shelter, including
pets surrendered by former owners.
Your
pet's comfort is the primary concern
during the
euthanasia process.
Animal shelter at capacity, offering fee - waived adoptions for all
pets The Animal Foundation facing
euthanasia decisions if adopters are not quickly found
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