No matter how much love or care we give our elderly or sickly cat, the time may come when it is obvious that life is intorlerably burdensome for your belvoed pet.Your cat may be in terrible pain, or so diseased that he can no longer funciton.If and when that terrible day comes, you must make the difficult decision of whether or not to put your cat to sleep..a procedure known as euthanasia.
I have always had my veterinarian help me know when it is time to say goodbye.She is able to base the decision on the medical situation rather than on emotional factors.
Your immediate reaction may be grief or revulsion, but the welfare of your beloved cat shoudl be your first consideration. Do you want to prolong your cat's suffering or would you rather let him/her die with dignity?
Euthanasia is a painless procedure in which a veterinarian injects an overdose of an anesthetic into a cat's foreleg.Painful poisons are not used. The only pain your cat will feel is the prick of the needle. The anesthetic causes the cat to go to sleep in a few seconds.A cat anesthetized in this way will die peacefully within thirty seconds.I have been with my dear furbabies when this has had to be done and it really is a very peaceful way to go.It is too bad they won't do it for humans
Losing a pet can be as difficult as losing any other family member. Despite the emotional pain you may be feeling, you may find it difficult to discuss your feelings with friends, family, or neighbors, fearing that they will not understand all the fuss you are making over an animal. This concern should not deter you from seeking companionship and sympathy. Do not ever be ashamed of expressing your grief. It is as healthy to mourn for a beloved pet as it is to mourn the loss of a human friend or relative. Talk about your grief, don't hold it in. Friends and counselors are available and more than willing to listen. If you want to find a grief counselor, call your local Humane Society and ask for a recommendation.
