Coping with the Death of Your Pet & Euthanasia

They’re considered family members, your Fido or feline.  So it’s hard to let them go.  But if you have to put a pet down, there’s some things you should know about the euthanasia process involving sedatives and how it’s done.  And no longer does it have to be such a sterile process, but it can be done in your home.  Dr. Jyl explains mobile euthanasia, what you should know about the process and how to cope with the loss.

1.  If you have to put your pet down, are there things you should be aware of or ask your vet?

2.  How do you know if your pet should be put down?

3.  Who should be present during euthanasia?

4.  Should your pet receive a sedative before the euthanasia process begins?  A lot of vets don’t offer it.

5.  What’s some advice you can give to owners on how to cope with their pet’s death?

 

1. What can I expect to feel? (Guilt, Denial, Anger, Depression)
2. What can I do about my feelings? (Express them, Read resource’s, counseling and bereavement)
3. When is it time to euthanize your pet? (Incontinence, relief pain or suffering, inappetance)
4. The procedure (Examination, Sedation, Euthanasia, Disposal)
5. Grief (Your feelings, Family, Other Pets.)