Most importantly, take the time to say goodbye. Talk to your dog, touch your pet, and express your love however you can. You and your dog will find comfort in this. In dogs and cats, euthanasia usually involves the intravenous injection of a solution of pharmaceutical agents that will quickly stop the heart. In most cases, this solution is predominantly made up of pentobarbital, though some euthanasia solutions also contain phenytoin.
The solution is usually a pink, purple, or blue tint and may be slightly thick. The most effective way to administer the solution is through a vein. Injection into a body cavity will often work, but not as quickly. Your vet may prefer to have an intravenous catheter placed in your dog. This will allow easier access to the vein and make the injection process quick and painless for your dog. It may also help decrease the chance of complications during the injection.
Your vet might administer a sedative to your dog prior to administering the actual euthanasia solution. This will allow your pet to be extremely relaxed and sleepy before the next step. Finally, the euthanasia solution is injected into your pet's vein, where it rapidly travels throughout the body.
Within seconds, your dog will become unconscious, experiencing no pain or suffering. Breathing will slow down and then stop over the next several seconds.
Cardiac arrest will soon follow, resulting in death. Typically, a peaceful death occurs within 30 seconds of intravenous administration. Once the solution has been administered, your vet will listen to your dog's heart to confirm the death.
Your vet will let you know that your dog has passed on. At this time, your vet will probably step out of the room to give you a few moments alone with your dog. This is an emotional time, and the veterinary staff will provide plenty of tissues and privacy.
You are in a safe environment where everyone understands what you are going through. Stay as short or as long as you are comfortable. If you have already made aftercare and payment arrangements, you can simply slip out when you are ready. Be aware that your dog's body may release urine, feces, and possibly other bodily fluids upon death.
This occurs due to the relaxation of all muscles. Know that your dog's eyes will remain open. Others feel their emotional upset would only upset their pet. Those who choose not to stay may wish to view the pet's body after the procedure is complete. Euthanasia is emotional for veterinarians as well. Sometimes, the veterinarian has known the pet for a long time or has tried very hard to make the animal well again. If you have any questions regarding the process of euthanasia, please contact your local veterinarian.
He or she should be happy to provide the answers for you. Or, please call us at the hotline number. EST, Saturdays from 12 - 2 p. EST and Sundays from 7 -9 p. James Herriot stated the view of most veterinarians in All Things Wise and Wonderful : "Like all vets I hated doing this, painless though it was, but to me there has always been a comfort in the knowledge that the last thing these helpless animals knew was the sound of a friendly voice and the touch of a gentle hand.
Laura Eirmann, DVM. Sometimes this may carry on for several breaths. This is a wholly-natural bodily reflex. Your pet will already have died and is not aware of any of this. Spending time with your pet afterwards is usually possible, but will depend on the individual veterinary practice and the availability of their consulting rooms. Some practices have a specific bereavement room for this reason so that you are not rushed into leaving.
Do not feel obliged to stay with your pet after they have passed. You can sometimes leave by a different door out of the consulting room if one is available, so you can avoid having to go through the reception or waiting area.
Many practices will offer the facility to pay in advance: see our section on Costs and Payments for more information on this. If you have chosen to have your pet cremated, your vet will usually be able to arrange this for you. Read more on After-Life Care to help you plan and prepare for this. You do not have to stay at this point, and most owners will leave when their pet is at peace.
If you have chosen to bury your pet at home, it is advisable to arrange the body into a curled position soon after death. This is because rigor mortis stiffening of the joints and muscles of a body after death will start within 3 hours and can last up to 72 hours, potentially making burial difficult and necessitating a larger grave to be dug. Read more on burial in After-Life Care. Toggle navigation. The euthanasia procedure. Saying Goodbye Making a euthanasia appointment: considerations Arriving at the vet practice The euthanasia procedure When your pet dies at home Saying goodbye suddenly Other pet loss scenarios.
Who will be in the room The vet will often require the help of a veterinary nurse or assistant to carry out the euthanasia procedure. Sedation To enable the euthanasia process to be as peaceful as possible, often the vet will recommend that a sedative injection is given first.
Clipping and cannulas If your pet is to have a euthanasia injection into the leg, an intravenous cannula is often used. The euthanasia injection The euthanasia solution is called pentobarbital which is a barbiturate anaesthetic.
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