Euthanasia for cats – Begemotas

Putting a cat to sleep, or euthanizing it, is one of the most difficult decisions any pet owner will ever have to make. It is a humane and completely painless way to say goodbye to a beloved pet and ease its suffering if it suffers from an incurable illness or injury.

When can a cat be put to sleep?

Veterinarians usually suggest euthanasia to owners when there is no longer any adequate treatment for the cat, it is elderly, suffering from a serious and incurable disease incompatible with life, or has suffered a serious injury.

Putting a cat to sleep must be a well-considered decision, but it is unavoidable if the animal is suffering or in agony. The veterinarian responsibly evaluates each situation, advises and informs owners about all possible treatment methods and the sequence of procedures.

Euthanasia of a cat is performed when the animal is severely or terminally injured and in severe physical pain.

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Is it possible to put a healthy cat to sleep?

Healthy cats are not permitted to be euthanized. According to animal welfare laws, only seriously ill and terminal cats and aggressive cats that pose a danger to themselves and their surroundings may be euthanized.

Euthanasia can also be performed on cats that are carriers of serious and incurable infectious diseases and that pose a danger to healthy cats or even humans.

How is euthanasia performed on cats?

Putting a cat to sleep is a fairly simple and painless procedure for the animal. It is usually performed in two phases:

1. First, the cat is given medications to calm him down. After evaluating all the circumstances, this phase can be skipped if the animal is generally unwell, as decided by the veterinarian.
2. Then, in the second phase, drugs (usually pentobarbital) are administered to further sedate the animal and stop its breathing and heartbeat.

When an animal dies, its body may contract, take a final breath, or even release urine or feces. This is completely normal and common, but it has been observed that this happens less often when sedatives are used.

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Although this process may seem unpleasant to owners, we assure you that it does not cause any pain or discomfort to the animal. In fact, it often facilitates the fate of a pet that has been suffering from a serious and incurable disease for some time.

The cost of euthanasia for cats

The cost of euthanizing a cat usually depends on the weight of the animal and the amount of medications used. The cost of euthanizing a cat can also vary depending on the desired farewell method: leaving the animal’s body in a clinic, burial or cremation. Contact our specialists for advice and a more accurate quote.

Euthanasia of cats at home

Begemotas Veterinary Clinic and its specialists always strive to ensure the comfort of your beloved four-legged pet and to minimize the stress it may experience. For these reasons we can perform the euthanasia procedure in your home.

The veterinarian will explain the procedure and possible side effects to the cat’s owner and ensure that the sick cat is euthanized humanely without causing additional stress at home.

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Cremation of a cat

It takes time to accept the loss, but it is very important to understand that no one is responsible for the death of a cat: euthanasia is performed only to protect the animal from greater suffering. It is completely understandable and normal to feel pain, sadness, loneliness and other unpleasant emotions when saying goodbye to your beloved pet. Respecting the owner’s wishes, we can offer several ways to say goodbye: burial or cremation of the cat.

Cremation is the process of turning a deceased cat’s body into ashes. If you decide to cremate your cat, Begemotas Veterinary Clinic can take care of the cremation for an additional fee, after which your cat’s remains will be returned to you in an urn of your choice, along with all cremation documents. We offer cremation services in cooperation with our partners (Augintinių krematoriumas in Tauragė).

The cost to cremate a cat depends on your dog’s weight and the type of urn you want.

Euthanasia and cremation of cats at the Begemotas veterinary center

The Begemotas Veterinary Medical Center is ready to help you in all stages of your pet’s life. We are here because we care about your pet’s health and quality of life. The Begemotas Veterinary Clinic employs only professionals who respect and love their work. The widest range of services and tests ensures high-quality, targeted treatment for your pet when it becomes ill.

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