Title: Pet Euthanasia: When It's Time for Your Pet to Go
Author: Tracy Hargraves
Pet Euthanasia: When It's Time for Your Pet to Go
One of the most troubling things in life is having to deal
with a seriously ill pet, a pet that literally is on its
last legs. As a corollary of that trauma, one of the most
difficult decisions that a person can face in life is
making the determination as to whether or not the time has
come to euthanize a beloved companion animal.
There are some factors that you can weigh and balance to
assist you in your own decision making process when it
comes to dealing with end of life issues of a much loved
pet.
The Issue is About Your Pet -- Not You
Oftentimes when a person has a very ill pet, you hear that
person make statements to the effect of:
"I am really going to Miss Rover" or "I don't know what I
will do without Fluffy" or (worst of all) "I am going to
keep Boxer until the bitter end."
In other words, these men and women are putting their own
feelings and interests before those of their pet. They
seem to be overlooking the fact that it is the pet that is
in dire pain.
When it comes to making these life or death decisions
involving your pet, it is important to keep in mind that
while you might have feelings, it is the feelings of your
pet -- particularly the pain your pet is suffering -- that
must be your paramount concern.
Consult with a Vet Early and Often
It is very important that you keep your vet closely
involved in the process of determining when the time is
right to euthanize your pet. Your vet will have been down
this road many times. You vet will be able to five you
unbiased and coolheaded advice about whether or not the
time has come to bring about your pet's final passing.
It also is very important that you take your vet's advice
seriously. There really will be no reason for you not to
follow the advice of your vet if he or she finally
concludes that the time has arrived to euthanize your
companion animal. As mentioned, your vet will be unbiased
and objective and will be better able to gauge what level
of pain your pet is going through.
Should You be There for the End?
One question that may be haunting you is whether or not you
should be present in the room when the time comes to
euthanize your pet. In fact, some vet clinics have rules
against having owners in the room during that procedure.
Therefore the question actually may be resolved for you
from the start. You may not even have the option of being
present in the procedure room for the procedure.
However, if the vet or clinic does give you the option to
be present at the time your pet actually is euthanized, you
need to be very thoughtful about the decision you make.
The ultimate question needs to be whether or not you can
really provide your pet with any true comfort during those
final moments and how painful the procedure will be for
you. This is the juncture in the whole process when you
can think of your own feelings and emotions. Moreover, you
will not want to have the memory of your pet's death be the
final memory that is etched into your mind.
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