Have you ever had a pet euthanized?

Question

Has anyone had any experience with this?

Answer 1

Yes. It was a horrible experience but the kindest thing to do in the circumstances, to stop the pet from suffering. She was never going to recover.

In the same circumstances, I wouldn't hesitate to do it again.

I would hope somebody would be as kind to me if it became necessary.

Answer 2

Yes and its tough but I recommend having it cremated because then you have a little cedar box as a reminder.
Over the years one dog, 2 cats; I will not let an animal suffer for 2 reasons. 1) your just making a vet rich by doing extraordinary measures and 2) there are so many animals out there needing a good home so when one goes there is always another needing a home.

Last June we put our Maine Coon to sleep, he was 17 years old, I got him at the pound at 8 weeks old, he had kidney failure.
At least he didn't get into coma state when I had him put down. He knew it was time to go and I had to do this alone the rest of the family was totally grieved. I still weep but we have pictures and good memories.. plus we were able to give a 2 year old rescued Siamese a good home.

So remember you can't replace your loss but you can find room in your heart for another who desperately needs one.

Answer 3

Yes. My last cat contracted feline leukemia (possibly from fighting with other cats), and it got to the stage where he seemed to be in such agony and was only getting skinnier day by day. The vet said he only had days left... and recommended to put him down to end his misery. It was so sad... but there was no cure for feline leukemia. So finally I said ok to the vet to have my cat euthanized, so sad... but that was for the best because my cat was in so much misery. If your pet has no hope, and is in extreme pain, then sadly, euthanisia seems the best way to go, no matter how much we love our pet...
In my case, I researched to find some way to cure him and asked around, but nothing could have really helped, only some things temporary. If there was a cure, I would not have given him up.

Answer 4

We just did this Monday after having our dog 15 years (although she was actually 18... my husband's grandfather had her 3 years before she lived with us). It was such a sad time but she was so old and so sick... we just couldn't see her suffering any longer. She had cancer, was blind, deaf, and had gotten to the point where she couldn't eat anything without throwing up. Although taking her to be euthanized was one of the hardest decisions we had to make, we felt it was better to end her suffering than to allow her to starve to death.

My husband wrote a beautiful poem which we printed out and buried with her. Although it's still so sad to think about her, we know she's in a much better place and not in pain any longer.

Answer 5

Yes, and it was a terrible experience. She went very peacefully though. They warned me that it may not be easy. I didn't care. I wasn't about to let my kitty die alone.

I've had many of my cats die in my arms, but putting her to sleep on purpose was the hardest, knowing I was doing the right thing, but feeling so guilty for having to euthanize her. I'd much rather they die on their own.

I just always hope they know we are doing it for their own good. Something I hope that I never have to do again.

Answer 6

In Memory of Beau

Treat me kindly my beloved friend, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness then the loving heart of me.

Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I might lick your hand between the blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me learn.

Speak to me often, for your voice is the world's sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when your footsteps fall upon my waiting ear.

Please take me inside when it is cold and wet, for I am a domesticated animal, no longer accustomed to bitter elements. I ask no greater glory then privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth.

Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for I can't tell you when I'm thirsty,

Feed me clean food that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side and stand ready, willing and able to protect you with my life.

And, my friend, when I am very old, and no longer enjoy good health, hearing and sight, do not make heroic efforts to keep me going. I am not having any fun. Please see that my trusting life is taken gently. I shall leave this earth knowing with the last breath I draw that my fate was always safest in your hands.

Answer 7

Yes. It was like losing a member of my family. I had adopted a cat from the the shelter and had her for several months. Then I adopted two dogs and the stress was more than she could handle. She quit eating and got very ill. The treatment was more than I could afford at the time and had to put her down. The vet's staff was very supportive and even sent a card after.

Answer 8

I even have not ever placed an animal to sleep yet i artwork on the vet and that i in all probability do it two times a week. that's truly unhappy and the kinfolk is often very disillusioned. it would appear like a harsh selection besides the shown fact that it relatively is extra suitable than having the animal residing in discomfort and not having the flexibility to tell you what's incorrect.

Answer 9

in may of 2005 i had to put down my 2 oldest dogs on the same day. one was 17 and the other was 15 and very sick from diabetes. when i got home i crawled in bed for 2 weeks. when i got their ashes back i also got a poem entitled RAINBOW BRIDGE. if you type that in you can find it on the internet.
i can't express how much comfort that brought me. in Jan. we're probably going to be losing another. pets are a lifetime commitment. unfortunately, we outlive them.

Answer 10

Yes, about 6 weeks ago.

It was heartbreaking, and one of the hardest things I've ever done.

But he became paralyzed and I had little choice.

If you are going through this now, I am truly sorry. My heart is breaking for you right now.