Euthanasia of a Beloved Pet Review

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jessicatimp
Sioux Falls, SD

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It is the hardest thing a person can do.

a pet owner

APR

2008

I had kitties that were poisoned with antifreeze. I came home to find my kitties couldn't walk. Every time they tried to walk, their legs would flail out and they'ld land on their belly. They also puked up a white foamy substance. After taking to the vet, it was found they had gotten antifreeze poisoning. It became a waiting game. Their kidneys would inevitably shut down and cause their death. We did try to give Lasix thru an IV to flush the antifreeze out. It just didn't work so after two of my kitties died at the vet, I took the others home. I thought the remaining kitties were fine because they hadn't shown signs. But, they must not have gotten as much antifreeze because they all began showing signs that they had poisoning, too. One by one, I watched my babies die. The first to die in my home cried continuously from all the pain. After watching her suffer, I asked the vet for some pain medication to ease the pain of death for the others. One of my older cats and one of those most loved also showed signs, but she ended up surviving, maybe because of her size or the amount of antifreeze she received. Either way, I am very grateful! More than words can say. Many thought I should euthanize my pets. I am someone that just has a horrible time letting go. I ended up paying $1,000 for vet services to no avail. However, I do not regret that decision because I would always wonder if we would have done more if they would have survived. I had a dog that we ended up putting down due to disease associated with old age. Maybe that was a better decision. Either way, I do not wish the pain of losing a beloved pet on anyone. I will always remember the painful cries of my kitty as she struggled to fight for her life. I do not wish that experience on anyone. So, as you see, they are pros and cons of euthanization. Please spay or neuter your pets so there does not have to be any more euthanization from the excess population than necessary. It breaks my heart to think of the death of pets just because they were born at the hands of an irresponsible parent.