The decision to euthanize a pet is among the toughest decisions a person can make; they are, after all, not just pets but family. The notion of putting an animal down is no doubt troubling, but I maintain, in most cases, it is the best thing people can do for their incurably suffering dogs and cats.
Working in an animal hospital for several years afforded me A LOT of experience with animals – some good and some bad. Euthanasia is always the saddest and most difficult endeavor for both owners and medical staff alike. But I have seen the degree to which medication can help treat the ailing, and to be sure, there is a limit to its abilities. When all the options have been tried (i.e. therapy, surgery, medication), and there is no end in sight of the animal’s suffering, then euthanasia is the only means of relief one can provide for his or her beloved pet.
