Euthanasia of a dog – Begemotas

Putting down a beloved four-legged friend is the most difficult decision a dog owner can make. However, it is important to remember that this is often the most humane decision an owner can make if the pet is suffering from an incurable disease or is in pain.

When can a dog be put to sleep?

Dogs can be euthanized when:

• a veterinarian examines them clinically and determines that the animal is suffering from an incurable disease or serious trauma;
• the dog is aggressive and poses a threat to other animals or people;
• taking into account the regulations of the animal shelter and the decision of the person in charge, if it is impossible to adapt the animal or return it to the owner.

To understand when it is possible to euthanize a dog, it is advisable to consult a veterinarian. After assessing your dog’s condition, your vet will suggest the best way to help him fight this incurable disease.

Is it possible to euthanize a healthy dog?

If the dog does not have an incurable disease, has not suffered serious trauma, is not aggressive and does not pose a danger to itself or the surrounding environment, it cannot be euthanized. Owners of each animal they wish to euthanize must provide written consent, but the final decision on euthanasia rests with a veterinarian.

Putting down an aggressive dog

If you have any such questions, we suggest you contact the appropriate people regarding gaps in dog training to ensure the animal is kept in compliance with animal welfare laws. If the dog is healthy but aggressive, we recommend trying to correct the animal’s behavior with the help of specialists from the training school and only when the specialists assess that there is no help and that the dog is dangerous both for the surrounding environment and for itself can the idea of ​​putting the aggressive dog down be considered.

How is euthanasia performed on dogs?

Putting a dog to sleep is a painless procedure. After signing a consent form, the dog’s owner is given a drug that induces general anesthesia. Once the anesthetic has taken effect, the dog is given a drug that affects its breathing and heart activity, causing it to stop. Pentobarbital is the most commonly used drug to euthanize dogs.

During euthanasia, the animal may move, salivate, urinate or defecate. These are not signs of pain. These are normal actions that occur when all the muscles in the body are completely relaxed. There is no need to be alarmed. Euthanasia for dogs is a painless procedure during which the dog simply falls asleep.

Putting a dog to sleep at home

The Begemotas Veterinary Clinic can come to your home to ensure a peaceful farewell to your four-legged family member. Upon arrival, the veterinarian will provide the owner with all the necessary information about the procedure and will ensure that the sick dog’s suffering is ended humanely in the familiar environment of his home.

The cost of euthanizing a dog

The cost of euthanizing a dog varies depending on the weight of the animal and the amount of medications used. We invite you to consult our specialists so they can accurately determine the cost of euthanizing your dog.

Dog cremation and price

Every dog ​​owner has a different decision about what to do with their dog’s remains after euthanasia. Some bring their four-legged friend with them to bury, others leave him at the clinic. At Begemotas Veterinary Clinic we offer animal cremation services.

Dog cremation it is the process of turning a dog’s body into ash. We offer cremation services in cooperation with our partners (Augintinių krematoriumas in Tauragė). If you decide to cremate your dog, the Begemotas Clinic staff will take care of everything. If you decide to take your pet’s ashes with you, they will be delivered to you in the urn of your choice, together with all the cremation documents.

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

Euthanasia and cremation of dogs at the Begemotas veterinary center

The Begemotas Veterinary Medical Center is a veterinary clinic where you will always find sympathy, comfort and help in making the most important and best decisions regarding the health of your pet. The professionalism of our veterinarians and the wide range of services we offer will help to clearly and quickly determine the causes of the disease and possible methods of treatment. We always try to establish a strong bond with the owner and his four-legged friend so that everyone feels safe and calm.