Pet Euthanasia at Home
It's always so hard to make the call on when to let a pet go. We actually had an appointment for this service last year, but before the time came, Rosie's CHF became acute and we had to take her to p...
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I I can appreciate your POV, Dr Doug, but it is good that patients have a choice. Years ago, when vets first started asking if owners wanted to be with the pet during euthanasia, I was present at one that went a little bit scary. My favorite cat, Romeo, had contracted feline leukemia, before there was a vaccine for it. Romeo seized during administration of the euth meds. I think it was harder on me than him, but our vet told me it sometimes happens. I assume meds are better today? Also, it probably is harder for some vets to deal with emotional family members than the pet. That has to be very tough, at times.
