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New Blackmore Vale, 24 June 2022
blackmorevale.net
Pets
Letting your best friend go… PHOTO: PicsbyFran from Pixabay
by Lynn Broom Longmead Veterinary Practice
often find this decision extremely difficult, particularly with an old pet because they have grown up AS PET OWNERS we will, with them from childhood and unfortunately, have to face losing they haven’t known life without our pet at some point. This may them. Younger children should be taken out of our hands but we also be consulted for their often have to decide when to opinion so their concerns can be make this decision. addressed. Ensure their views are Many pets are as important to heard and try to get agreement us as the human members of our from the whole family on the families and any final decisions decision being made. are never taken lightly. As a pet Once the decision has been owners we have the responsibility made please advise your vet if for their care and it is our job to you have any specific prevent suffering. requirements related to the Your vet will be able to help procedure. The individual you decide when to make this temperament of the pet, their decision, or you can use online health status, your previous Quality of Life scales to help experiences and timing you assess your pet’s overall constraints are all factors to quality of life. consider so that everything can Losing your pet can be a difficult experience for the whole family Vets understand this is a go as smoothly as possible. difficult conversation and we will do our sleep cannot be done too early if it is for the Whether tour beloved pet is a Great best to help you come to the right decision. right reasons. If you have discussed all the Dane or a hamster, we all have different We can usually advise you from a more options weighed up the pros and cons of reasons for the attachment to our animals practical viewpoint and can offer treatment, and we know your pet is only and the feeling of loss is real and should alternatives where feasible such as going to get worse, allowing them to go not be underestimated. Lots of experiences medication, surgery or re-homing when while still having some enjoyment from life are associated with our pets over the years behavioural, financial or practical issues is often kindest. and this may bring back memories of exist. Just because treatment is available, it difficult times. Your vet will not judge you for your doesn’t mean it must be taken.We often Feelings of loss are very real after losing choices – they want to act in the best consider euthanasia as a last resort, but it is a much-loved family member and grief can interests of your pet. We often feel guilty also a treatment option and ensures no be as significant as if a human family for making the decision to euthanase a pet, ongoing suffering, particularly where the member had died. The Blue Cross (www. but not taking action may cause more animal’s response to treatment may be poor. bluecross.org.uk) provides a pet suffering for your pet. Involve the whole family with the bereavement helpline service which can In my view a decision to put your pet to discussions. Teenagers and young adults provide extra support if needed.
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