jeudi 22 mai 2014

How To Perform At Home Pet Euthanasia

By Marci Glover


When it comes to that point when you can longer take care of your pet because it has become too old or too sick, you can to think of several options including euthanasia. This is not an easy thing to imagine doing but sometimes it is the only way out. Performing at home pet euthanasia is one of the things that can help you bring the suffering to end.

When considering this option, there are a lot of considerations you have to bear in mind. First of all you need a vet to visit your home so that they can assess the condition of a pet at least for some few days before you finally decide to euthanize it. This is important as you will be able to psyche yourself and adjust to the news of losing a pet.

You also have to discuss this decision with the rest of your family members just to hear their opinion. As mentioned above, this is not easy and getting the support of those you love can help make the situation much easier for you. You will need each other support once the procedure is over in order to get over the loss of your companion.

It is also important to carry out the procedure in a good environment where the pet will feel comfortable. If you have kids in the house, you have to ensure that they do not witness what is going on as it will always disturb them psychologically. You can identify a place in the home where you will perform the euthanasia and if possible bury your pet at the same place.

You should treat this loss with the same magnitude you would with death of a human being; the pain is equally the same especially if the pet has stayed with you for long. You are allowed to cry and take time to mourn and eulogize the pet if that will make you feel better. This is important in ensuring that you mourn and heal from the loss without any guilt.

Another important thing you should consider is finding a trained, experienced and competent vet who has done this in the past. Someone with experience will know what to do to make the situation light and not cause you more suffering due to their inexperience. For that reason, look at their performance record and see if they have a good reputation.

You also must ensure that the vet is licensed to carry out such procedures; they should if possible also have insurance just to cover your back should anything go wrong in the process. It is important that you look at copies of all the relevant documents just to be sure that they are authentic. If possible they can give you references of their past and current clients just to hear their opinion.

It is important to have a positive attitude when planning to carry out pet euthanasia in Phoenix, AZ as you pet can feel your emotions too. You will make things easier for yourself by being happy and positive so that the pet does not feel uncomfortable. If you feel your pet is suffering, then you are allowed to take this step and help in ending the suffering.




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