Anyone have an old dog die while on the road?
I have an old dog-- 14 year old hound. He's trucking along but is old; sounds like he may have CHF though he has no diagnosis yet. We're planning to go to Colorado next summer and meet my sister t...
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Definitely bring your vet records with you. If the vet gives you a thumb drive, etc. with them, get a set printed out.
For me, the bigger issue would be if the pet was experiencing a painful and lengthy death. Many vets won't euthanize an animal if the animal hasn't been seen by them before (emergency vets will, but on a week day, you won't necessarily be able to find one). Having the paper records could speed up a human euthanasia if needed.
I do hope this conversation is simply a "best to be prepared" discussion and does not need to be acted on.
For me, the bigger issue would be if the pet was experiencing a painful and lengthy death. Many vets won't euthanize an animal if the animal hasn't been seen by them before (emergency vets will, but on a week day, you won't necessarily be able to find one). Having the paper records could speed up a human euthanasia if needed.
I do hope this conversation is simply a "best to be prepared" discussion and does not need to be acted on.
