Humane Euthanasia
Are you considering humane euthanasia for your pet?
There are many important decisions to make as a pet owner when it comes to the health and welfare of your pet. The hardest, and most important of these decisions is when it comes time to say goodbye.
Our pets are more than animals, they are important members of our families, our best mates and confidants. We develop special bonds with our pets during their lives and have many happy memories of our times together. When our pet’s quality of life deteriorates due to age, disease or injury it can be difficult, but we can give our beloved pets the ultimate care and respect in humane euthanasia.
There are many decisions to be made, both when determining the appropriate time to say goodbye, as well as at the time or after the procedure is performed, such as considering after care options.
When is it time?
Humane euthanasia is a very personal and emotional decision that is ultimately your responsibility as a pet owner.
If your pet does not appear to be getting enjoyment from day to day life, their bad days outnumber the good days, they appear to be in pain, are no longer eating or drinking, it may be that their quality of life is poor and humane euthanasia may be the right option.
Veterinarians are medical professionals who can provide you with any information you may need with regards to your pet’s medical condition and quality of life and can help discuss this with you.
What to expect?
The process of euthanasia for your pet is a peaceful and painless one.
Your pet will have an intravenous catheter placed, usually in a vein on their front leg.
One of our emergency clinicians will administer a painless injection of anaesthetic agent, which will anaesthetise your pet and make them sleepy.
Next, an injection of concentrated dose of anaesthetic agent will be administered, which will cause instantaneous respiratory and cardiac arrest. Your pet will pass quickly and painlessly.
Can I be present during the procedure?
This is a completely individual choice and our clinicians will support whatever decision you make.
Some people feel it is important to be there for their pet at this time. Others choose to say goodbye, but not be present and have the procedure immediately performed by our team of professionals.
You may choose not to see your pet after the procedure has been performed. Our team perform this procedure with no judgement and only care for you and your pet.
How can Pet Emergency help?
If your pet has a condition that deteriorates rapidly and your usual vet is closed, or your pet experiences an emergency situation that results in the need for euthanasia, our team can help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our team of highly skilled emergency veterinarians can assist you with humane euthanasia of your pet and we can also help with after care or cremation services depending on your personal choice.
Humane euthanasia with consultation
You can discuss your pet’s needs and quality of life with one of our emergency vets. They can discuss in detail both your pet’s condition and long term quality of life with you, including other treatments available and prognosis.
Humane euthanasia without consultation
You may have already made your decision regarding your pet’s quality of life and may elect to have the procedure performed by one of our emergency veterinarians without consultation.
Professional cremation services
Following your pet’s euthanasia, there are several options to consider for the handling of your pet’s body.
Pet Emergency can arrange on your behalf for one of Brisbane’s professional pet cremation companies to contact you regarding their services. These companies offer private and group cremation services depending on your individual needs.
Once you have decided on your preferred option, Pet Emergency can help you by organising your chosen service. We will look after your pet’s body and will arrange for collection by the company you have selected. If you do not want to make the selection, we can handle this for you.
Alternatively, you may elect to take your pet’s body home and handle your own arrangements.
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QVS North Lakes
53 Flinders Parade
North Lakes
Brisbane 4509
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38 Production Avenue
Warana
Sunshine Coast 4575
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