Euthanasia Question

[Jesse's pigs]

Hi guys bit of a sad topic here but it's been bugging me. I realise that with different species obviously vets will have to administer the drug in different places according to the animal- like cats in the scruff, dogs in the leg etc...but I just felt that a piggies was a bit harsh? When Vinnie was pts I held her (being her pigmum it was my duty in my opinion to make her know I had her no matter how sad it was) but I wasn't prepared for the vet to inject it in her stomach! I've never felt so cruel because surely that hurt? I realise it helped in the long run and she was in no pain afterward but still...and it took so long for her to pass (though the vet did warn us).

I apologise for all those reading who have also had to have a guinea pig put to sleep but it's really been driving me crazy since it happened and I feel I might as well just say it.

 

[Swissgreys]

My only experience of this method of euthanasia was with one of my dogs.
It was the first time I had seen it used, and I was initially skeptical.
I have always been with all of my animals when they were put to sleep, and I can safely say that although I thought injecting into the stomach took a lot longer, it was also very peaceful for the dog.
I imagine it is the same for any animal, and in hindsight I quite liked the gentle slipping away, and the chance to be present and cherish the last moments and gentle passing.

 

[Beans&Toast]

My girl was helped on her way recently and the way my vet done it was very peaceful.
She was given a whiff of gas first so she wouldn't feel the needle afterwards. After minute or so of gas she was asleep. She was then given the injection into her heart. My vets reason for this is that it's much quicker and they just slip away.

Regardless of how it was done your piggy knew you where there with her which would have brought her comfort x

 

[pig in the city]

Usually the vet gives some gas to anaesthetise the piggy before giving the fatal injection. I wouldn't be happy with the pig having the injection while conscious

 

[DM030819]

You're always entitled to ask for them to be given gas first.

One of my boys years ago needed to be euthanised pretty quickly by an emergency vet and he wanted to just give the injection but I asked for him to be gassed first.

 

[Jesse's pigs]

Usually the vet gives some gas to anaesthetise the piggy before giving the fatal injection. I wouldn't be happy with the pig having the injection while conscious

I've just been reading that and feel even worse.The vet didn't give gas or even offer any kind of sedative. Vinnie was ill yes very ill or I wouldn't have opted for euthanasia- but she was conscious! I now feel horrified as according to the website I was just on its normal for vets to sedate a small animal like guinea pig or hamster before putting them to sleep.

 

[Beans&Toast]

I've just been reading that and feel even worse.The vet didn't give gas or even offer any kind of sedative. Vinnie was ill yes very ill or I wouldn't have opted for euthanasia- but she was conscious! I now feel horrified as according to the website I was just on its normal for vets to sedate a small animal like guinea pig or hamster before putting them to sleep.

Try not to think like that. You didn't know, and Vinnie was helped on her way with you by her side. She's pain free and happy at the Bridge now that's all that matters x

 

[Jesse's pigs]

You're always entitled to ask for them to be given gas first.

One of my boys years ago needed to be euthanised pretty quickly by an emergency vet and he wanted to just give the injection but I asked for him to be gassed first.

She was my first piggy and the vet visit was very sudden and kind of out of the blue- I didn't actually go into the vets expecting to have her put to sleep and never realised (stupid I know now) how the drug would be adminstered- though the vet didn't explain what would happen either. I've only ever had to have cats put to sleep before and I suppose I expected it to work like that.

 

[Jesse's pigs]

Try not to think like that. You didn't know, and Vinnie was helped on her way with you by her side. She's pain free and happy at the Bridge now that's all that matters x

Thank you- means a lot ❤ and condolences for the loss of your little girl I just read through your thread and I'm very sorry- She was a piggy I loved following her on the forum and I know you loved her very much. Xx

 

[Deleted member 114675]

Try not to think like that. You didn't know, and Vinnie was helped on her way with you by her side. She's pain free and happy at the Bridge now that's all that matters x

Vinnie's at peace now . Please try to put the experience of her passing behind you .

 

[DM030819]

You did what you needed to for her. She left whilst she was in your arms so she knew she was loved.

We all have a few what if moments when we have to say Goodbye to our best friends but we always do what we do with love in our hearts.

 

[pig in the city]

I've just been reading that and feel even worse.The vet didn't give gas or even offer any kind of sedative. Vinnie was ill yes very ill or I wouldn't have opted for euthanasia- but she was conscious! I now feel horrified as according to the website I was just on its normal for vets to sedate a small animal like guinea pig or hamster before putting them to sleep.

I am sorry to have made you feel worse. You could ask to talk to the practice manager at the vets and try and get the vet to change his practice. That way you could help other animals in the memory of your piggy x

 

[Claire W]

Whenever my piggies have been helped on their way, like @pig in the city experience, they have always been given a whiff of gas first.

Please don't feel bad, Vinnie is at peace now and she knew how much she was loved.

But as already mentioned, you are in your rights to ask for them to be sedated beforehand

(((Hugs))) xx

 

[Lady Kelly]

oh bless you, if I am honest. I have had 2 piggies euthanised and I have never been in the room when it happened. I didn't realise it was an option but also even if it was I think I would prefer to have a last goodbye and cuddle and let them go and do it. The vets I have used have always been loving towards my pets so its not like I've left them in a horrible unknown hands.

 

[Member AR6]

oh bless you, if I am honest. I have had 2 piggies euthanised and I have never been in the room when it happened. I didn't realise it was an option but also even if it was I think I would prefer to have a last goodbye and cuddle and let them go and do it. The vets I have used have always been loving towards my pets so its not like I've left them in a horrible unknown hands.

Hi guys bit of a sad topic here but it's been bugging me. I realise that with different species obviously vets will have to administer the drug in different places according to the animal- like cats in the scruff, dogs in the leg etc...but I just felt that a piggies was a bit harsh? When Vinnie was pts I held her (being her pigmum it was my duty in my opinion to make her know I had her no matter how sad it was) but I wasn't prepared for the vet to inject it in her stomach! I've never felt so cruel because surely that hurt? I realise it helped in the long run and she was in no pain afterward but still...and it took so long for her to pass (though the vet did warn us).

I apologise for all those reading who have also had to have a guinea pig put to sleep but it's really been driving me crazy since it happened and I feel I might as well just say it.

 

[Member AR6]

Hi,

I think you were very grave being with your guineapig when it was pts. I couldn't and felt bad that I wasn't with them but I think the fact we are the best guinea owners we can be to them is the thing we have to remember. Mine were taken into another room when they were pts on two separate occasions. The decision is a really hard thing to do as we are dealing with them being poorly before it as well, it's a really emotional time and loads of grief is involved when we lose them. They are wonderful little things guineas. X

 

[Jesse's pigs]

I am sorry to have made you feel worse. You could ask to talk to the practice manager at the vets and try and get the vet to change his practice. That way you could help other animals in the memory of your piggy x

No don't apologise! I made the thread to hear your responses and I'm glad I know now so that if in the future I have to do this again I can ask for a sedative. And yes to be honest in general I wasn't happy with the vet at all - let alone how he handled the actual euthanasia X

 

[Jesse's pigs]

oh bless you, if I am honest. I have had 2 piggies euthanised and I have never been in the room when it happened. I didn't realise it was an option but also even if it was I think I would prefer to have a last goodbye and cuddle and let them go and do it. The vets I have used have always been loving towards my pets so its not like I've left them in a horrible unknown hands.

Hi,

I think you were very grave being with your guineapig when it was pts. I couldn't and felt bad that I wasn't with them but I think the fact we are the best guinea owners we can be to them is the thing we have to remember. Mine were taken into another room when they were pts on two separate occasions. The decision is a really hard thing to do as we are dealing with them being poorly before it as well, it's a really emotional time and loads of grief is involved when we lose them. They are wonderful little things guineas. X

Thank you both Xx and please don't feel bad about not being present when they were euthanised- it is difficult to watch and I totally agree with the fact that they knew you loved them and were present even if not physically. X

 

[DM030819]

Whichever way it happens it never feels right to me. I want more time or I want to be somewhere else, it's always so hard.

I've given them a kiss and a cuddle and then let the vet take them away and then their ashes are ready for collection.

Or I've been there with them and then taken their body to the crematorium so I've been with them after they have gone.

I did that for Anselmo in January. It's really hard and upsetting to think about but in a way I feel like I have to do it when the option is there.

 

[Member AR6]

Thank you both Xx and please don't feel bad about not being present when they were euthanised- it is difficult to watch and I totally agree with the fact that they knew you loved them and were present even if not physically. X

Thank you both Xx and please don't feel bad about not being present when they were euthanised- it is difficult to watch and I totally agree with the fact that they knew you loved them and were present even if not physically. X

Hi Jessie,

I've been away and just read it back I meant brave I'm sure you twigged though x