Comments on: Euthanasia

By: Stepanka

Stepanka — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 22:52:53 +0000

We had our 7.5 years old Ragdoll Deagan euthanized yesterday. He had FIP and his belly was so hard and swollen it was making him uncomfortable. He has lost so much weight and was pooping everywhere and not being able to clean himself.
The vet put a catetra in his vein, she gave him a bit of sedative and then we said good bye, held his head while she over dose him with anestethics. He went to sleep so peacefully, it was fast and painless, he did not struglle.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 20:27:01 +0000

In reply to Kosie. Hi Kosie. Apart from the points mentioned above, I would be asking myself whether the symptoms you have described are caused by the disease or the medicine. If it’s the disease, then euthanasia may be appropriate if he has poor quality of life, often evidenced by a loss of normal routine such as not greeting owners, unwillingness to exercise and general disinterest in life. If on the other hand the symptoms are caused by the medicine, which is quite possible if it is prednisolone, I would be talking to your vets about dose adjustment or alternatives.

By: Kosie

Kosie — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 04:11:55 +0000

We have a,male Labrador and since November he has been diagnosed with auto immune disease. He is on steroids and his stomach has built up with fluid. He is weak. He is young 2 years and 8 months. He is still eating but I feel he has no quality of life. Should I seriously consider euthanasia. Pls can u give me some advice.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 21:34:56 +0000

In reply to Belinda. Hi Belinda. I’m so sorry you’ve had two bad experiences but I promise you these are the exception. Vets have a great responsibility to end a life with dignity and peace, and you can be assured that this will happen the next time. In particular, cats are almost always given a gentle sedation these days before euthanasia to avoid just such events.

By: Belinda

Belinda — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 12:23:33 +0000

My boy who is 15 is nearly ready to go but I am terrified. The reason I am is because the last two euthanisations of my mothers beloved 21 year old cat and my brothers 14 year old dog. Neither were calm or peaceful.
My Mum’s cat cried and struggled and lost her bowels (no sedation). My brother’s dog was heavily sedated but when the injection was given he screamed, stood rigid and collapsed in my arms. It was horrific.
I am so frightened. I couldn’t bare to see my sweet companion go that way. It is overwhelming me.
I need to be able to do the right thing for him without this fear of causing him pain and distress.