[Summerz]

Originally Posted by centre

The two different medications is how our little one passed over the rainbow bridge. I stayed with her, my husband just could not he was so torn up....afterward he felt soooo guilty. I think everyone deals with it differently and whatever way that is ..... it's ok. No right or wrong.
(((Hugs)))

Exactly. I worked at an Animal Hospital and do know how it is. (quick, painless, and they just go to sleep)
With my own Pets, part of me wants to be with them till the last breath, part of me just wants to say goodbye and remember the perky eyes.
It IS very difficult and up to each individual.
Years later...and
4 Pets later I just want to say goodbye..and remember them as they were.
I think comes down to what a person is comfortable with. Kind of darned of ya do darned if ya don't....

And I think sometimes people forget Vets also have Pets. They are only human.Thus I often ask how their Pets are doing.

[AllAboutEve]

Originally Posted by latetotheparty

what an absolutely HORRIBLE thing to say.... my god...... i am speechless.....

I know! If I would have been there I would not have let her get away with saying something so heartless. But I think my brother was in shock. He is still very defensive about it, and it has stayed with him. I think he blames himself and really believes he caused his cat to go through extreme pain.

[Va-Cat]

Originally Posted by LizCab44

I know! If I would have been there I would not have let her get away with saying something so heartless. But I think my brother was in shock. He is still very defensive about it, and it has stayed with him. I think he blames himself and really believes he caused his cat to go through extreme pain.

Print this out and show it to him. The tech was an idiot and was WRONG.

[Pawporri]

You're giving me a special gift,

So sorrowfully endowed,

And through these last few cherished days,

Your courage makes me proud.

But really, love is knowing

When your best friend is in pain,

And understanding earthly acts

Will only be in vain.

So looking deep into your eyes,

Beyond, into your soul,

I see in you the magic, that will

Once more make me whole.

The strength that you possess,

Is why I look to you today,

To do this thing that must be done,

For it's the only way.

That strength is why I've followed you,

And chose you as my friend,

And why I've loved you all these years...

My partner till the end.

Please, understand just what this gift

You're giving, means to me,

It gives me back the strength I've lost,

And all my dignity.

You take a stand on my behalf,

For that is what friends do.

And know that what you do is right,

For I believe it too.

So one last time, I breathe your scent,

And through your hand I feel,

The courage that's within you,

To now grant me this appeal.

Cut the leash that holds me here,

Dear friend, and let me run,

Once more a strong and steady dog,

My pain and struggle done.

And don't despair my passing,

For I won't be far away,

Forever here, within your heart,

And memory I'll stay.

I'll be there watching over you,

Your ever faithful friend,

And in your memories I'll run,

... a young dog once again.

[Florida15]

Originally Posted by Pawporri

You're giving me a special gift,

So sorrowfully endowed,

And through these last few cherished days,

Your courage makes me proud.

But really, love is knowing

When your best friend is in pain,

And understanding earthly acts

Will only be in vain.

So looking deep into your eyes,

Beyond, into your soul,

I see in you the magic, that will

Once more make me whole.

The strength that you possess,

Is why I look to you today,

To do this thing that must be done,

For it's the only way.

That strength is why I've followed you,

And chose you as my friend,

And why I've loved you all these years...

My partner till the end.

Please, understand just what this gift

You're giving, means to me,

It gives me back the strength I've lost,

And all my dignity.

You take a stand on my behalf,

For that is what friends do.

And know that what you do is right,

For I believe it too.

So one last time, I breathe your scent,

And through your hand I feel,

The courage that's within you,

To now grant me this appeal.

Cut the leash that holds me here,

Dear friend, and let me run,

Once more a strong and steady dog,

My pain and struggle done.

And don't despair my passing,

For I won't be far away,

Forever here, within your heart,

And memory I'll stay.

I'll be there watching over you,

Your ever faithful friend,

And in your memories I'll run,

... a young dog once again.

That was beautiful and so true and needless to say,made me cry.....again.

[the minx]

I have a couple of suggestions:

1. Ask for a sedative that will take the edge off. You can give it to your pet orally before you take her in. Most vets I know will do this for you.

2. Or find a mobile vet that will come to your place or go to a neutral place that your pet will be comfortable in.

Doing a PTS on your own is not a good idea for many reasons. I have assisted in many euthanasias that did not go as planned and it was terribly traumatic. I can not imagine what the owner was going through. Each animal reacts differently and if you are not familiar with the process, you can prolong suffering for you and your baby. Euthanasia is meant to be humane.

[marylee54]

Originally Posted by Pawporri

You're giving me a special gift,

So sorrowfully endowed,

And through these last few cherished days,

Your courage makes me proud.

But really, love is knowing

When your best friend is in pain,

And understanding earthly acts

Will only be in vain.

So looking deep into your eyes,

Beyond, into your soul,

I see in you the magic, that will

Once more make me whole.

The strength that you possess,

Is why I look to you today,

To do this thing that must be done,

For it's the only way.

That strength is why I've followed you,

And chose you as my friend,

And why I've loved you all these years...

My partner till the end.

Please, understand just what this gift

You're giving, means to me,

It gives me back the strength I've lost,

And all my dignity.

You take a stand on my behalf,

For that is what friends do.

And know that what you do is right,

For I believe it too.

So one last time, I breathe your scent,

And through your hand I feel,

The courage that's within you,

To now grant me this appeal.

Cut the leash that holds me here,

Dear friend, and let me run,

Once more a strong and steady dog,

My pain and struggle done.

And don't despair my passing,

For I won't be far away,

Forever here, within your heart,

And memory I'll stay.

I'll be there watching over you,

Your ever faithful friend,

And in your memories I'll run,

... a young dog once again.

Tears flowing now!

I had to have a cat PTS with cancer, it still hurts 3 years later.

[marylee54]

I found a vet to come to the house, I wanted to make sure his last minutes were filled with love

[Florida15]

Originally Posted by marylee54

I found a vet to come to the house, I wanted to make sure his last minutes were filled with love

We have found one that will come to our home as well. That's a lot less stressful for everyone and a lot better environment for them to spend their last minutes.

[guppyelf1998]

most vets that treat horses make house calls. it costs more but at least they come to you.