Sometime ago, I read an article about lethal injections and how prisoners suffer horribly before dying. Their suffering is not visible.
Prior to the programme, I put 2 of my mothers cats to sleep because of illness. I'm having this agonizing thought that the same chemicals are used to put animals to sleep. It's driving me nuts and I end up crying every time I think about the possibility.
Does anyone know if the animals die peacefully or do they suffer?
2007-10-10 01:46:49 · 7 answers · asked by Fellina 5 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
pet euthanasia is an over dose of anaesthetic the animal falls into a deep sleep and does not wake up again ,the over dose stops the heart and they feel nothing and its peaceful
2007-10-10 01:56:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, don't worry - the same chemicals are not used. The vet will shave the pet's leg and inject a thin hypodermic needle. As soon as the medication reaches the heart you will see and/or feel your pet relax and then it will be over within seconds of the injection - it's just that simple and absolutely painless. Far better to experience the prick of a needle (if the pet is really sick they don't even react) than to have a pet suffer endlessly in terrible pain. Would we were so humane to humans who are suffering from incurable illnesses. If your pet(s) is/are suffering, you and your mother have the power to end it in a gentle, loving way. I'm nearly 70 and I've had to put many pets to sleep over the years - I stayed there holding them until it was over. That gave me closure! Death is a natural part of living - it somes to every living thing at some point time.
2007-10-10 02:34:23 · answer #2 · answered by grandmad 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vets use an overdose of anesthesia.
I've been there for two of our cats who were given injections. One just went to sleep but his tail fuzzed out completely. He was very calm the whole time. They put a catheter in his leg, then injected the syringe full into the catheter so it went into his blood. I think the anesthetic in the syringe was a little cool, making that be a reaction with him. They warm everything first so it's not felt.
The second cat was dying of cardiomyopathy (fluid in his chest pressing on his lungs, very low blood pressure as his heart walls were too thick to pump enough blood). What should have taken 15 seconds took 45 because of his low blood pressure, and he did spasm just before fading off. I think he felt it putting him under, like a blanket, but not in a dangerous way (his toes didn't spread, which they would have if he'd tried to fend it off physically). He relaxed and was gone soon after. I don't think he felt pain from that at all.
Both times the vets listened with a stethescope to verify that the heart stopped beating. Then they left us to say goodbye to our pets.
2007-10-10 14:58:24 · answer #3 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The veterinarian usually injects a tranquilizer first, then leaves the room for awhile, and comes back when the cat is pretty sedated, with the euth shot.
It is a non-violent and humane act of kindness and caring.
2007-10-10 02:03:52 · answer #4 · answered by Mimi B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Euthanasia is just an overdose of anesthesia. It would be like the doctor or dentist putting you under for an operation. Then giving you another dose of anesthesia, and another, until your body stopped functioning.
The animals just feel like they're going to sleep. Hence the term "put to sleep."
2007-10-10 01:53:48 · answer #5 · answered by KityKity 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pet euthanasia is very humane, just like going to sleep with anesthesia just not waking up.
2007-10-10 01:50:48 · answer #6 · answered by isleofskye 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont worry its humane. they do not suffer at all!
2007-10-10 01:54:29 · answer #7 · answered by ♥M♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋