After the animal is immersed in deep anesthesia, it has no reaction to external stimuli, the muscles relax, breathing becomes deep and little noticeable. In such an unconscious state, the administration of drugs becomes painless.
What is the best way to put a sick cat to sleep?
I had 2 cats, 2 years ago I buried one, she had terrible cancer, had to put to sleep, but the vet (the only one in our town) assured me that it was painless, but I was present, held and stroked at the last moment my favorite cat, and she twitched for 2 minutes, I was shocked and angry then that I was cheated. Now the second cat has the same thing and may have to be put to sleep as well. I want to buy all the injections I need so she can just go to sleep peacefully to begin with, no suffering, what is the best medication for this? Can you advise me please?
No one will sell them to you, they are strictly prescription drugs.
First they anesthetize her to make her sleepy. Then a drug is given to paralyze the muscles. This causes respiratory arrest.
In an American prison they also inject potassium, which causes cardiac arrest and immediate death. And a muscle relaxant is injected into people during execution so that they just don't twitch and shock the audience who came to watch the execution through the window.
This is the "Sing Sing cocktail."
All animals, when they are put to sleep, feel terrible pain, just a prick that paralyzes them. They also feel betrayed by their owner.
No way. This is not sold for nothing, vets prescribe drugs that stop cardiac activity. And who told you to watch? You can't do that.
The heart doesn't stop in a second, you should know that.
I'm very sorry, but you can't be present.
What's gotten under your skin? Read on the internet "How animals feel when they're put to sleep". I feel sorry for the cat. Let's kill her so she won't suffer.
I put my dog to sleep with homeopathic medicine. I wanted to cure him, but he died after the injection. And then I read that in India homeopathy is used for euthanasia. But of course it would have to be the ante-mortem stage, then he would die quickly.
We put the animal to sleep with magnesia. First the animal is given anesthesia, like an operation, it goes to sleep. Then they give magnesia.
It's a painless way to put an animal to sleep.
We're together. Check it out. Back in high school.
What do I care? I treat cats and I don't betray them, they don't bore me. I let them die of their own accord. You are tired of your sick cat, you want to put her to sleep.
What would be my advice on the treatment of a cat with kidney failure, which has been in a urological coma for many years and is screaming in pain?
Let her scream in pain for 24 hours and then bury her anyway because death is inevitable? Or put an end to her suffering?
My husband and I ran in the middle of the night to put the cat to sleep in a 24-hour clinic, so as not to suffer even a few extra minutes.
What do I care, I treat cats and do not betray them, they do not bore me. I let them die of their own accord. You are tired of your sick kitty, you want to put it to sleep, or kill it.
I'm not betraying anyone. Do you want details about the first cat? I love my cats and animals in general and can not see the suffering. So the first cat could not die, it was left almost a skeleton and on it a huge festering bump with a foul odor and pain, where it had to be washed every day. The flies in the house found a loophole and deposited their larvae on the lump, and one day I saw worms there. I roared every day and didn't understand why my kitty wouldn't die sooner so she wouldn't suffer so much. She must have wanted to live with me a lot, we had a strong love or it was just unreal survivability. I was already tired of seeing her suffer, so I put her to sleep. I am afraid of a repeat, I will not bring the second one to this, so if I see that she suffers a lot, with tears, but I will decide. But I don't want her to suffer when put to sleep. I'll have to talk to the vet. Because the first time she only gave one shot. I do not know why I was allowed to be present, although I did not even ask, just brought and hugged her all the time.
How can you write such a thing? When I was a teenager, my dog died in terrible agony from cancer! Painkillers didn't help. Burned literally in a month because everything failed, it was a very aggressive form of cancer. It's inhumane to make a beloved creature suffer like that. If there is not the slightest chance, if there is hell in agony, you must put it to sleep by stepping on your throat
Euthanasia – what is it?
Euthanasia is a painless, medically unnecessary way to end a life and relieve death. So far the term is legalized only for human beings. In medicine, euthanasia can be performed only with the personal consent of the patient. But in Russia, this procedure is forbidden for humans.
As for animals, everything is a bit more complicated. Legally, to date, the animal for its owner is property, which he disposes of at his discretion. Thus, the decision to terminate the life of their pet should only be made by the owner.
This issue is addressed in more depth in the draft Animal Welfare Act, which is not yet in force.
Veterinarians also use the term "euthanasia" for this procedure and adhere to the same principle of painless care. Any other action towards an animal, either causing it pain or causing its death, already falls under the definition of "cruel treatment".
Warning. In veterinary medicine, the term "euthanasia" is similar in lexical meaning to the term "slaughter".
When euthanasia is necessary
Sometimes euthanasia is the only option for the owner and the dog, but in some cases it is inappropriate.
- Numerous injuries that are incompatible with life, such as after a car accident.
- Inoperable illnesses – malignant neoplasms (cancer with metastases of various localizations), inoperable formations of various etiologies (cysts, polyps that cannot be removed or treated conservatively, i.e. with negative dynamics), massive internal bleeding that cannot be controlled, systemic non-contagious diseases that cannot be treated and have an unfavorable prognosis.
- Congenital abnormalities that preclude normal functioning of the body.
- Intoxication by poisons, which have no antidote.
- Infections with highly contagious infections dangerous to humans (zooanthroponosis), such as flesh-eating rabies virus.
- An animal that has a disability but is in stable good health.
- An animal with a malignancy, but with a high probability of a favorable outcome.
- An animal with an infectious disease and a favorable prognosis for it, unless the infection is dangerous to humans.
- An animal with any disease that has a favorable prognosis.
When the question of euthanasia for veterinary reasons comes up, the owner should fully examine the dog, consult with a veterinarian, and find out the future prognosis of the disease outcome.
If there is a realistic likelihood of death, the veterinarian will confirm that euthanasia is indicated.
- The deep old age of the dog and the associated need for specific care. Sometimes a dog has a host of chronic diseases associated with age-related changes. These may not cause true suffering to the animal, but require a large financial outlay or the constant presence of the owner. Few average owners can afford this kind of care for an old dog. When that option is not available, people make the decision to euthanize.
- Excessive aggression, lack of control, mental disturbances that are dangerous to humans. If a dog consistently exhibits pronounced active aggression toward people or other animals, does not respond to training, behavioral adjustments – this is an indication for euthanasia.
