Comments on: Euthanasia and dogs

By: Lindsay Stordahl

Lindsay Stordahl — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 03:06:27 +0000

I don’t have that info. Thanks for visiting my site, though.

By: Elaine

Elaine — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 20:34:08 +0000

I am writing a paper on euthanasia of dogs due to behavioral problems and am having trouble finding any numerical data. CAn anyone recommend a source? Thanks.

By: Open Source

Open Source — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 01:03:03 +0000

Bob Barker said it and I believe it…Spay and neuter your pets. Also if you ever get another dog or cat…You have to adopt. that’s pretty much all there is to it

By: Mayra Calvani

Mayra Calvani — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:07:26 +0000

This is a wonderful post and one that both saddens and compels me to think.
Thanks for sharing it.

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By: vee

vee — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:29:47 +0000

I was there when my parents dog was put to sleep- she was an oldie- and her quality of life was very dismal… It was very hard to see the pain it caused my stepdad- Everyone at the clinic was very very kind and handled us with the utmost care.

This is a very useful entry Thank you

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By: Tammy

Tammy — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:09:19 +0000

Well written.

I have been involved in many euthanasias (I’ve worked in a “pet loss” related field since 2001.) While working at a veterinary teaching hospital, I was witness to numerous euthanasias. Helping clients deal with the emotion was our chief responsibility while the vet handled the medicine.

While euthanasia is the hardest decision I have ever had to make for my own pets, it is also one of the kindest gifts you can give to an ailing pet in my opinion. When I euthanized my Bear cat, it was the right time. He seemed to know that what we were doing helped him.

The euthanasia protocol that was used included a first shot of a sedative before the euthanasia solution was administered. This is a kinder way to proceed. The animal is quiet and very sleepy before the drug that actually takes their life is injected. There is much less trauma and the whole procedure is more peaceful.

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By: Apryl DeLancey

Apryl DeLancey — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:30:53 +0000

Great post – this is such a tough topic and you have really covered many issues. This is a hard thing any pet parent has to face.

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