Sooner or later the time comes when you have to say goodbye to your beloved four-legged friend. I will talk about the medical and moral aspects associated with the euthanasia of dogs, whether it is possible to euthanize a dog at home, and ways to maintain psychological balance after the loss of a dog.
Indications for euthanasia
Today's legislation does not regulate this issue in any way, so the decision to euthanize is made by the owner, and it remains on his conscience. Anything can happen. Sometimes people ask for euthanasia when the dog has not lived up to expectations, has grown unfriendly, disobedient, simply bothers its owners, or eats too much. In practice, one hears different arguments. But you need to resort to the procedure not when you want, but when there is no other way out.
Among the main indications:
- incurable diseases that cause long and painful death. Basically, these are oncological diseases at the stage when metastases have grown into several organs. At this stage, treatment is no longer possible, and the tumors become the cause of constant pain. The pet hardly eats, loses a lot of weight, and experiences suffering. In veterinary medicine there are only ordinary painkillers; there are no strong narcotic drugs for animals, so it is impossible to completely relieve pain and completely alleviate suffering. Chronic renal failure in the final stages may also be the cause. The kidneys do not work, the body does not cleanse itself, slowly being poisoned by the products of its own vital activity. The pet will experience constant pain, convulsions and coma;
- aggressive behavior. Of course, in the vast majority of situations, aggression is the responsibility of the owner. But there are situations when a pet can no longer be controlled, and its behavior becomes dangerous to others;
- injuries incompatible with life. Typically, these can occur as a result of an accident. If the animal cannot be cured, but the suffering can only be prolonged, then it is better to euthanize it;
- old age. True, it’s not just age, but the diseases that arise at this age.
Modern medicine can prolong the life of almost all animals, even if they are in serious condition. But, if the pet cannot get up, it develops bedsores, it begins to require care as a bedridden patient, which means that the owner will not be able to move away from it. You will have to provide constant round-the-clock care, and perhaps give up work. If the owner cannot provide such care, and the animal's suffering only worsens, euthanasia may be the most humane method of ending this life. Sometimes it is better to let go than to prolong the torment.
Sleeping pills for cats
The article provides general information to familiarize yourself with the optimal solution in choosing a cat sleeping pill, which makes it possible to better understand what is worth choosing and what a first aid kit should be for a cat on any trip.
Sleeping pills for cats on the go
Transportation is stressful for the animal, so it is better to give it a sleeping pill. Its effect should be short-term. The following drugs are suitable for this: Nalbuphine, administered 0.2 milliliters subcutaneously, Relanium, administered 0.3 milliliters intramuscularly.
Where can I buy a sedative for a cat on a plane trip, its price and what is the most effective remedy?
The most effective remedy is Stop-stress or Fitex. They should be given a few days before the intended trip. Thus, the components will be able to accumulate in the body and begin to act. You can buy it at a specialized veterinary pharmacy. The cost ranges from two hundred to five hundred rubles.
Sleeping pills for cats at home, drops, dosage and how to give
Barbamil is an effective drop, which should be given strictly according to the instructions. Usually a few drops drip. The positive effect occurs approximately an hour after administration. The achieved effect lasts for eight hours, maybe a little less.
Long-acting sleeping pill for cats for grooming and washing, not injections
In order to calmly wash the animal or trim it, you can give etaminal sodium. This is an absolutely harmless, non-toxic product. However, you should not abuse it, as it may become addictive.
Calming for a cat from a home first aid kit when he is aggressive
If an animal suddenly begins to behave aggressively, then you can calm it down with the help of motherwort or valerian tincture. You can buy it at a regular pharmacy; you almost always have this product in your medicine cabinet at home.
Sleeping pills for cats that can be given through food
Trinorm - the drug is available in tablets and has a shooting composition. After eating, it works within half an hour. It is given in some stressful situations, when the pet is afraid of noise.
Calming for cats when walking, stress
Perhaps the best harmless remedy for pets under stress or during a walk is a regular collar. It contains pheromones, acting on the cat’s body; they begin to behave more calmly. In addition, it is recommended to wear it during sexual activity. Its shelf life is one month.
Calming for cats feliway, xylanite, fospasim reviews, price, where to buy and instructions for use
Feliway is a pheromone that can be used to normalize the condition and behavior of a cat. It should be sprayed at a distance of twenty centimeters from the floor. You can buy it at a veterinary pharmacy, the cost of a bottle is 1,500 thousand rubles, and a diffuser costs a thousand more.
Xylanite - prescribed for the purpose of calming, helps to immobilize an aggressive animal. Used as general anesthesia. It is administered intramuscularly. The cost is about five hundred rubles.
Fospasim - has an antipsychotic effect on the cat, aggressiveness, fear, and anxiety are reduced. It is administered intramuscularly twice a day. Can be purchased in drops. Its cost is about a thousand rubles.
Each product listed above can be purchased at a veterinary pharmacy. Reviews: we needed to reduce our animal’s fear a little; for some reason the cat was afraid to walk outside, and sometimes hid from us at home. They advised xylanite and phospasim, we chose the second. The result really justified itself.
How does the procedure work?
Euthanasia of dogs is a procedure that allows you to quickly and painlessly kill an animal. The humane method is death without fear, anxiety, or suffering.
The procedure can be carried out in two ways:
- blackout and rapid death. To do this, a large dose of anesthetics is administered intravenously, intramuscularly, subcutaneously;
- two-stage euthanasia. At the first stage, the animal is immersed in anesthesia; at the second, drugs are administered to stop the heart and breathing.
All other methods cannot be called humane, therefore their use is prohibited.
PRICES
The cost of euthanizing animals is WITHOUT ADDITIONAL PAYMENT!!! Call: 925-23-19.
Euthanasia of an animal without removal
Fixed price (outcall, anesthesia, etc.)
| Birds and small rodents | 1000 rub. |
| Cats and cats, large rodents | 1600 rub. |
| up to 10 kg. | 1600 rub. |
| 10-20 kg. | 2500 rub. |
| 20-30 kg. | 3000 rub. |
| 30-40 kg. | 3500 rub. |
| from 40 kg. | 4000 rub. |
Cremation of a deceased animal
Fixed price (outcall, anesthesia, etc.)
| up to 10 kg. | 1600 rub. |
| 10-20 kg. | 2000 rub. |
| 20-30 kg. | 2500 rub. |
| 30-40 kg. | 3000 rub. |
| more than 40 kg. | 3500 rub. |
How dogs are euthanized in the clinic
If the owner understands that he will not be able to cope with the pet during the procedure, then he can contact a veterinary clinic. The doctor will do everything possible to ensure that the owner has the opportunity to say goodbye to the animal in order to alleviate the pet’s suffering.
In most situations, two-stage euthanasia is used. The owner may be present while the veterinarian administers anesthesia. At this stage the animal is simply sleeping. Then the owner is asked to go out into the corridor. Then drugs are administered that stop the dog’s heart and breathing. The doctor checks the absence of reflexes and declares death.
Next, the animal’s body may be given to the owner for burial or cremation may be offered.
Changes in character and behavior
In addition, the reasons for euthanizing dogs may be that the animal poses a danger to both the owners and the people around them. Often, improper upbringing and restriction of a dog’s mobility lead to the fact that it becomes so aggressive that it rushes at its owners and can cause serious injury to them. If this behavior cannot be corrected, then the only option is to euthanize the dog.
The character of an animal may change if a child appears in the family. If a dog or cat that has lost the attention of its owners becomes jealous, this can be dangerous for the child. In addition, as the baby grows up, he will play with the pet, pulling its tail and whiskers. Of course, there are good-natured creatures who are ready to endure even such unceremonious treatment, but it happens that even in the most affectionate and patient animals aggression awakens. In addition, often a child develops an allergy to wool, and parents have to get rid of their furry friend. Of course, in this situation it is not at all necessary to resort to euthanasia. The easiest way is to give the dog or cat to new owners.
Euthanasia at home
If the owner wishes, the dog can be euthanized at home. Typically, the procedure is carried out under such conditions in several situations:
- the dog is too old to be transported;
- the dog is heavy and it is difficult for the owner to transport it to the clinic;
- the animal is in very serious condition;
- They don’t want to create a stressful situation for the pet.
It is important that even at home a professional should work. Only he can carry out the correct preparation, calculate the dose and administer the drug correctly.
Otherwise, the procedure is exactly the same as in the clinic. Afterwards, the body can be left for burial or given for cremation.
Results
It is impossible to accurately answer how much it costs to euthanize a dog, since the price of the procedure depends on the weight of the dog, its condition, the price of the chosen drug and whether you invite a doctor to your home. On average, for dogs up to 20 kilograms, euthanasia in a clinic costs from 1,500 rubles, and calling a specialist to your home costs from 700 rubles. Only the veterinarian who will perform the procedure will tell you the exact price.
Be strong, do not put the cost of your soul as a priority, when the question is about alleviating the suffering of your four-legged friend, it is better to let him go without pain than to see him suffer every day.
How does the dog feel?
If you decide to carry out the procedure, it is very important not to begin to attribute your own mental anguish to the animal. It does not know about the upcoming procedure, so you should not think that it should experience anything special about this. Animals are not capable of reflection. So you can rest easy.
A sick animal does not think about the issues of the near future, does not experience an imminent separation from its owner, and especially is not afraid of death. What it really feels is pain that it wants to stop.
If an animal suffers for a long time, then of course it is stressed. Of course, it may feel afraid of doctors or clinics. That’s why the owner’s support at the moment of falling asleep is so important for him. It should feel the love and peace coming from you.
If we talk about how the animal feels directly during the procedure, then it is worth mentioning right away that euthanasia is intended to interrupt the pain, and not to cause it, so first the pet is given anesthesia. It turns off pain receptors and puts the dog into deep sleep. These are the animal’s last sensations – relief and relaxation.
Before carrying out the second stage, the veterinarian makes sure that the dog has ceased to feel and is sleeping deeply.
How to cope with the loss of a pet
If it was difficult for you to decide on the procedure, if this is a truly beloved pet and even a friend, then you will worry in any case. It is impossible to remain indifferent in such a situation.
How can you help ease your own suffering? First of all, don't be shy about your feelings. Crying is natural and normal, expressing your emotions is possible and necessary. But you can’t isolate yourself. If someone tells you that this is a small loss, since “it’s just a dog,” you shouldn’t listen to them, they haven’t experienced this themselves and cannot understand you.
Secondly, don't blame yourself. You did everything possible, and made such a decision to alleviate the suffering of the animal. There is no need to torment yourself and prevent yourself from moving on with your life.
Thirdly, you don’t need to get a new pet right away. First you need to fully recover from the loss of your old one, and take on a new one only with complete psychological readiness.
Euthanasia of dogs is a responsible and painful procedure for the owner. Therefore, it is very important to be confident in your choice and your decision. To do this, you need to enlist the support of doctors who will definitely assure you that there is no chance of recovery or any relief for your pet. To avoid making the wrong choice and making the wrong decision, it is best to consult with different specialists.
In what cases is it permissible to temporarily euthanize animals?
The bill deals with the transportation of animals as a separate article (Article 17). It is performed in such a way as to avoid injury and eliminate the possibility of escape. Dogs sometimes get nervous when traveling in transport, and owners have questions about what pills can be used to euthanize their pet during transportation. Specially designed drugs are sold in pet stores. They are homeopathic, contain components of plant origin, and will not harm the animal.
Sometimes situations arise when you need to quickly euthanize your dog. For example, an animal has fallen into a sewer well, and the rescue service is unable to get there quickly due to traffic jams. In the situation described, before being released, the animal is given a sleeping pill along with the food, correctly calculating the amount so as not to cause harm to health. It is permissible to consult with a doctor by phone and find out how to euthanize the dog from the available drugs.
Another non-standard situation is when an animal urgently needs first aid, but the animal behaves restlessly and does not allow people near it. It is possible to euthanize a dog at home, using sleeping pills in quantities proportional to its weight, treating the animal’s wounds, or fixing the site of a broken limb.
There are many similar situations, the bill is not able to take into account every one, but before deciding how to euthanize a dog yourself for assistance, try to consult with a veterinarian.
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