Self-burial of cats and cats
“With the introduction of these Rules, the destruction of biological waste by burial in the ground is strictly prohibited” (clause 1.7 of the veterinary and sanitary rules for the collection, disposal and destruction of biological waste)
According to the law, owners are required to hand over the corpses of their pets to regional stations for the control of animal diseases. Self-burial does not entail criminal liability, but does involve a fine.
City residents often dig modest graves in their yards, front gardens, and summer cottages. Spontaneous cemeteries arise in the forest zone. And some owners find nothing better than throwing the body in a trash container. It is unacceptable! Dead bodies can serve as sources of dangerous infectious diseases.
Our pets have passed their life's journey with love and care and deserve to end it with the same dignity.
Turning points
The owner of a cat with a serious illness needs to decide what moment is considered a turning point. Even animals with poor health, older cats, as a rule, have good days. Are you not ready to make a serious decision just because your pet sometimes becomes very ill? But prepare for the fact that the moment of need to make a decision may come in the future. If there are many more bad days than good ones, the animal will begin to suffer from severe pain that cannot be relieved by drugs, and the quality of its life will greatly deteriorate - this is the very moment.
It is painful to part with a pet, but attempts to prolong its life are not always appropriate. It is more important that the cat live a full life, and not exist. If the quality of life has greatly decreased, euthanasia becomes the only salvation for the doomed animal. If your cat is suffering greatly and medicine is powerless to help her, you have the right to decide to alleviate her suffering in the only available way.
Natural death
Some owners believe that their cat should die without assistance. This may be for religious or moral reasons, when people feel that they do not have the right to choose death for their cat, or simply cannot decide to take such a step.
In this case, you should understand that the death of a pet can be either peaceful and calm, or terrible and repulsive. Unfortunately, it is difficult to say for sure whether everything will happen quickly and painlessly, or whether the process will be lengthy and accompanied by terrible torment. In the latter case, the owner will have to witness the suffering of his friend, memories of which can remain in the memory for a long time, causing a feeling of guilt.
This is your animal, your choice and responsibility is also yours.
Wouldn't euthanasia be an act against the norms of morality and religion?
No, if this difficult decision is made solely in the best interests of the animal and is based on clear medical indications. Then it will be an act of mercy and humanism.
Cats are not afraid of death. They live in the present moment. Just talk to your pet, tell him how much you love him, how much he means to you and thank him for all the time he spent with you, bringing joy and love into your life. We cannot stop death, but we can make it worthwhile.
Service cost
There is no exact answer to the question of how much it costs to euthanize a cat or dog. The price list differs depending on the weight of the animal, the type of drug and the clinic itself. The price varies from 1000 to 3500 rubles. How much it costs to euthanize a dog or cat at home is more difficult to answer. Most likely, the price will be negotiable.
Sometimes we are powerless to fix things. Then you need to accept the situation and find the strength to be with your beloved friend to the end, not prolonging his torment, but allowing him in a dream to go to the land of a good hunt on the rainbow. Health and long life to you and your pets!
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Let go if you love!
It's hard to decide to take someone's life. And it is very difficult to lose a beloved friend. If everything that can be done has already been done, and the pet has no “taste for life” left, well, perhaps it’s time for a parting gift - to give him the opportunity to fall into a peaceful sleep, leaving pain and suffering behind.
How will I live without him? Of course, pets are a significant part of our lives; a strong emotional connection is established between us, and sometimes it is simply impossible to imagine our existence without them. But this is not a reason to keep your four-legged friend by being selfish. Remember that love is also the ability to let go in time. Let it be a consolation to know that your little friend is no longer suffering.
It's hard to be a god
Euthanasia or “happy death” (from the Greek eữ - good and thanatos - death) is the termination of life in order to get rid of pain and suffering. We all want to give our cat every chance at life, but at the same time we don't want her to suffer. But how can you understand whether your pet has really reached his last hour or whether he still has the opportunity to move away from the “abyss”?
~ unfavorable prognosis (incurable disease with deterioration of condition, which is accompanied by physical suffering), based on the opinion of qualified doctors (!);
~ quality of life As long as the animal does not refuse food, communicates with its owners, and shows at least some interest in what is happening around it, it must live. But if life no longer brings him anything but torment, is it worth prolonging such an existence?
Accepting the inevitable
You can cry! We all experience intense feelings of pain and grief after the passing of our pet. There's no need to hide it. When we experience loss, we go through a mixture of emotions - sadness, loneliness and even anger. This is fine. This is part of the process of coming to terms with loss.
There is no need to blame yourself for the death of your cat - the decision to euthanasia is made as a last resort and an act of kindness and mercy. We will cherish our memories of what we loved most about our pet, the joys he brought us. If possible, it is better to talk about this with your family, with your best friend, with those who have experienced similar things. There are also psychological support services.
Helping Children For children, the loss of a pet can cause special emotions. This may be their first experience with death, and it is very important to be honest with them. Tell them the truth, talk to them about your feelings, let them share theirs. When talking about your pet, try to focus on the good things. Burial rituals can also be helpful in helping children develop adult life skills. It would be nice to make an album with them with photographs and drawings dedicated to their four-legged friend. Walk the path of experiencing loss together.
Life goes on!
I still want to end this difficult topic on an optimistic note. With the departure of a pet, a huge emotional hole is formed around us, not even a hole, but a pit frightening with emptiness, we become sad and lonely...
From personal observations of working in a veterinary clinic. Two types of behavior can be observed in owners who have lost an animal: - Never again! — Can you tell me where I can get a kitten of the same breed?
Personally, I am for the second type. Because it's right. Yes, you loved your pet very much, and it seems to you that no one can replace him. This is true. But there is no need to replace it! The new pet will be different. No worse or better than before, just different. And you will love him no less, maybe a little differently, but you will definitely love him. And he will love you...And this is not a betrayal of an old friend who will forever remain a bright image in your memory.
Cats and people are made for each other. So why deprive yourself of the joy of communicating with a cute creature, and deprive him of the chance to find love and care in your face!
Can't do without them!
PS That's it! The difficult part is behind us. All other articles will be only for health in the truest sense of the word.
How to decide on euthanasia?
Deciding to euthanasia is always difficult, because with his decision the owner ends the life of a pet, and not everyone is capable of taking on such responsibility. You need to make sure that the diagnosis is correct. If there is even the slightest doubt, it is advisable to contact several specialists - the possibility of a medical error always exists. Another veterinarian may be able to suggest a treatment option that offers a chance of recovery or at least improvement.
If experts are unanimous, the pet can no longer be helped and is experiencing terrible suffering, euthanasia is a humane way to alleviate its fate. If a veterinarian advises euthanizing a cat, it means that its death is inevitable, and therefore helping it pass away easily and painlessly is the right decision.
