I had the unpleasant experience of euthanizing a client’s cat recently – even though I’ve done this thousands of times.
The cat had a terminal disease, and a secondary lung infection, making it difficult to breathe.
I tried treating him with IV Fluids, antibiotics, and force feeding – but he didn’t respond at all – getting even weaker and more uncomfortable.
In conjunction with his owner we decided that the kindest thing was to put him to sleep.
Even though he was incredibly ill, he still was trying to purr when I took him out of his cage to euthanize him.
Now at that point, I would rather not be the person injecting the needle -but there was nothing else that could be done.
I reluctantly injected the euthanyl into his IV and he died within a minute.
Life sometimes sucks.
If your pet is healthy – then appreciate them now, for you really don’t know what will happen.
But if your pet is terminally ill, are you ready to consider euthanasia?
It’s not easy – and every case is different – but I am thankful that we have this option in Veterinary Medicine.
P.S. I would love to hear your thoughts.
P.S. I have had some great feedback on my Step by Step Video on Dog and Cat Therapeutic Massage.
Massage can CALM your pet, EASE aching muscles, INCREASE your pet’s immune system, IMPROVE circulation, PLUS help your pet LIVE LONGER.
Makes sense to be incorporating it.
You can see it by going here:
