My 14 y/o dog has a degenerative nerve problem that will lead to his hind section becoming parylized. His legs are getting worse litlle by little. He was also diagnosed with cancer. All this will lead to him being euthanized when the time seems right. I started thinking about how people can donate their bodies to science and am now wondering if animals can be donated to help vet/researchers better understand certain problems so that in the future dogs like mine might not have to suffer these problems. If my dog can help others in the future then I would like to whatever I can.
2007-06-04 07:14:16 · 13 answers · asked by scott c 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
This website indicates a need for such donor pets.
http://www.educationalmemorial.org/viewpoints.html
I imagine your vet, or any local school of veterinary medicine would be able to provide you the details.
2007-06-04 07:24:17 · answer #1 · answered by margecutter 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I am really sorry to hear about your pets health. This is a very interesting question but I don't think that I could do that. There are animals in the shelters that unfortunately are put down if they are not adopted. I would hope they do research on these animals and not someones pet. Sorry, I really don't have a good answer for you. Do what you think is right. Good luck!
2007-06-04 07:22:41 · answer #2 · answered by tn2vegas 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry, I dont have an answer, but I do think that this is a very good question. I think it is great that you would be willing to do somthing like this in hopes of helping other pets with your dogs condition. I just lost a pet myself to a rare condition called necrotizing pancreatitis and I would have jumped at an oppurtunity to have his death not be in vain, and to possibly help other pets in the future.
2007-06-04 07:30:12 · answer #3 · answered by ktnunna 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can in fact donate your pet. You should be able to get information about that at the vet's office.
Many blessings to you, Scott. That is not an easy thing to think about.
2007-06-04 07:27:03 · answer #4 · answered by Tigger 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well if you put your dog to sleep at the vet and they take him. Basically, if you do not get a private or group cremation, most dogs go on to be science projects.
2007-06-04 07:35:41 · answer #5 · answered by Louise 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Teddy was a Catholic, and Catholics have hang-ups about donating their organs. They are afraid they won't be able to rise from the dead when Jesus comes again if their bodies aren't all in the same place.
2016-05-21 02:20:52 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest that you ask your vet. It's a thoughtful thing to consider.
I do know that veterinarians and vet techs practice surgical procedures on live animals from shelters, after which they are adopted out if they are alive and healthy. (I know a vet tech who adopted the cat used in one of her classes.)
2007-06-04 07:46:25 · answer #7 · answered by Behaviorist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it cant hurt to ask your local vet or veterinary school. even ask at the colleges. i think its very thoughtful of you to make this decision. if it can be done then hopefully it will help find a cure for what ails your dog now.
2007-06-04 07:23:21 · answer #8 · answered by g g 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scott, while I do not have an answer to your question, I am interested in finding what answers you do get.
As a pet "owner"/animal lover, I feel that these creatures bring so much unconditional love and joy into our lives that it is our responsibility to find ways to give back... Kudos to you for trying to find this out! :)
2007-06-04 07:17:47 · answer #9 · answered by ivy9toes 6 · 8⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can. But, why would you want to?? I couldn't live knowing my beloved dog has been cut up (necropsy: animal autopsy) and not treated respectively. I could NEVER ever do this to any of my animals.
2007-06-04 07:26:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋