Euthanasia of a hippopotamus cat

Putting a cat to sleep or otherwise euthanizing it is one of the most difficult decisions for any pet owner. It’s a humane and completely painless way to say goodbye to a beloved pet and make their life easier if they suffer from an incurable illness or injury.

When can a cat be put down?

Veterinarians usually offer cat euthanasia to owners when the cat is no longer adequately cared for, is elderly, has a serious and incurable disease, is incompatible with life, or has suffered a serious injury.

Euthanasia of a cat should 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 familiarizes owners with all possible treatment methods and the sequence of procedures.

Euthanasia of a cat is performed when the animal is seriously or incurably ill, injured and causes great physical suffering.

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Is it possible to euthanize a healthy cat?

A healthy cat cannot be euthanized. According to animal welfare laws, only seriously ill and terminal cats and aggressive cats that pose a danger to themselves and the environment can be euthanized.

Furthermore, cat euthanasia can be applied to cats carrying serious and incurable infectious diseases, which pose a risk to healthy cats or even humans.

How is a cat put down?

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

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1. First of all, the cat is given drugs to calm him down. This phase can be skipped if the veterinarian decides to do so, after considering all the circumstances and the general discomfort of the animal.
2. Subsequently, in the second phase, drugs (usually pentobarbital) are injected which further stun the animal, stopping its breathing and heartbeat.

When the animal dies, its body may contract, take its last breath, or even release urine or feces. This is completely normal and common, but it has been observed that this happens less often with the use of sedatives.

Although this process may seem rather unpleasant to owners, we assure you that it does not cause any pain or discomfort to the animal. This is the most common way to alleviate the fate of a pet if he has been suffering from a serious, incurable disease for a long time, he felt in pain.

The cost of cat euthanasia

The cost of putting a cat to sleep usually depends on the weight of the animal and the amount of medications consumed. In addition, the price of euthanizing a cat can vary depending on the desired farewell method: leaving the animal’s body in the clinic, burial or cremation. Contact our specialists who will advise you and provide a more accurate price.

Cat euthanasia at home

The Begemots veterinary clinic and the specialists who work there always want to take care of the peace of mind of your beloved four-legged animal as much as possible and reduce the stress experienced. For these reasons we can carry out the cat euthanasia procedure even after it arrives home.

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Upon arrival, the veterinarian will inform the cat’s owner about the procedure, possible side effects and ensure a humane end to the suffering of the sick cat without causing additional stress in his home.

Cat cremation

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

Cat cremation is the process of turning the body of a dead cat into ashes. If you have decided to cremate your cat, for an additional fee the Begemoto Veterinary Clinic can organize the cremation of your pet, after which the cat’s remains or the cat’s body are returned in the chosen urn, with all the cremation documents. We offer the cremation service together with our partners («Pet Crematorium» in Taurage).

The price of cat cremation depends on the weight of your dog, the desired urn.

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Euthanasia and cremation of cats at the Begemots veterinary center

Behemoth Veterinary Medicine Center is ready to help in all periods of a pet’s life. We are here because we care about your pet’s health and good quality of life. The Begemoto Veterinary Clinic employs only professionals who respect and love their work. The widest range of services and research offered ensures high-quality, targeted treatment of your pet when it becomes incapacitated