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It is our philosophy at Snug Animal Hospital that our ability as animal companions/animal owners to humanely euthanize our sick or debilitated pets when they reach that stage of life should be viewed as a gift of love. To paraphrase the words of the Veterinarian’s Oath, “…I solemnly swear to use my scientific knowledge for…the relief of animal suffering…”. It is therefore our obligation as veterinarians and paraprofessionals to help you with this most difficult decision process and make your decision making as straightforward and comfortable as possible.
The material provided in this hand-out is intended to make the process as clear as possible and to inform you of all your available options at this most difficult time and the costs of these services. It also is intended to provide information for grieving resources. The loss of a pet is the loss of a loved one. No different than the loss of a family member for many people. Many of your closest friends and family may not understand your loss. Be assured, we here at Snug Animal Hospital realize the pain and difficulty of losing a pet and we want to be here for you if you need anything during this process.
When do I let my pet go?
The answer is a very simple and completely unsatisfying to most people. Only YOU can decide when it is the right time for your pet and you (and your family). The question of “Quality of life” for a pet has many levels of definition. I like to say when they no longer have the energy to keep living (eating, drinking, urinating/defecating normally (in the correct places!), euthanasia needs to be considered. It is ok to let your pet go. It SHOULD be done with sadness, this is a terribly sad thing to go through. It is real grief, it is a real loss. But at some point, it is also our responsibility to our furry friends to do the right thing for them. We believe here at Snug that acting on this responsibility is an act of kindness and love for our pets in their time of need. In our opinion, if you weigh your decision carefully and make your decision with your pet’s best interests in mind, there is no reason to feel guilty about this decision. Sadness and grief have a way of feeling like guilt, but we would urge you to give yourself a break from this guilt, you are truly doing the right thing.
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