Pets quickly become part of the family from the moment they are introduced and the bond you form with them is something that is pure and can endure for a very long time. You are your pet’s carer and it is up to you to seek medical help when they get sick or experience a health emergency.
Sometimes, despite all efforts, a veterinarian will not be able to help your vet. And the only option left at this time will be euthanasia. You have to think about it as a way of ending your pet’s suffering. This is not something that will ever be considered when they have a good quality of life. But when their quality of life starts deteriorating and they start spending their life in pain all the time, you can do something to alleviate it, heartbreaking though it will be. Grieving the loss of your pet and dealing with this situation is individual to everyone. There is no right or wrong way to grieve a pet. Your veterinarian will let you know if there is nothing that can be done for your pet and in this situation, a veterinarian will recommend euthanasia considering the issue from the side of the pet. Once you have decided to proceed with euthanasia, you can either visit the veterinarian with your pet or have in-home euthanasia.
If you feel your pet will feel more comfortable in their familiar environment with the faces they love, you can select the in-home option. Sometimes your pet will be in the animal clinic as a result of their condition and on this occasion, you may be able to have the procedure done on the premises. All you can do is stay with them until their final moments so they feel your love and compassion to the last. You can discuss with the veterinarian team how to proceed with euthanasia. Some of the decisions you will have to make will be when the procedure will take place and how you will handle the final arrangement; cremation and burial are the two options considered. To get more information on the subject, you can actually meet with the veterinarian before the procedure. You can ask how it will be carried out and clarify any queries you have.
You need to make a decision whether you are cremating or burying the pet once you have made the decision to go ahead with euthanasia. You can check if burying the pet on your premises is approved in your area. Otherwise, there are dedicated pet burial grounds. When it comes to cremation, there is communal and private cremation. The former option is the least expensive but you will not be able to get your pet’s ashes back. That will be possible with the more expensive private cremation option. This stage of the decision making process will take your comfort into consideration. Consider which option is more suitable for you. Sometimes the veterinarian can handle the final arrangements whether burial or cremation.
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