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Putting your beloved four-legged dog to sleep is the most difficult decision for a dog owner. However, it should be remembered that this is usually the most humane decision that the owner can make if the animal has an incurable disease or is suffering.

When can a dog be put down?

Dogs can be euthanized when:

• the veterinarian examines them clinically and ascertains that the animal has an incurable disease, in case of serious injuries;
• the dog is aggressive, represents a danger to other animals, people;
• taking into account the rules of the animal care home and the responsible person who decides whether the animal cannot be adapted or returned to the keeper.

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

Is it possible to euthanize a healthy dog?

If the dog does not suffer from an incurable disease, has not suffered serious injuries, is not aggressive and does not pose a danger to itself or the environment, the dog cannot be euthanized. Owners must provide written consent for each pet to be euthanized, but the final decision to euthanize the pet rests with the veterinarian

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Putting an aggressive dog to sleep

When you receive such questions, we suggest that you contact the relevant people regarding the gaps in dog training, to ensure that the animal is kept in compliance with the Animal Protection Act. If the dog is healthy but aggressive, we advise you to try to correct the animal’s behavior with specialists from training schools and only when the specialists assess that there is no help and the dog is dangerous both for the environment and for itself, think about putting the aggressive dog to sleep.

How is a dog put down?

Putting a dog to sleep is a painless procedure. After signing the consent form, the dog’s owner is injected with drugs that cause general anesthesia (anesthesia). When the anesthetic works, the dog is injected with drugs that affect its breathing and heart activity and stops. Most often, pentobarbital drugs are used to put the dog to sleep.

During euthanasia, the animal may move, release saliva, urine or feces. These are not signs of pain. These are normal actions when all the muscles of the body are completely relaxed. You shouldn’t be afraid. Euthanasia for dogs is a painless procedure in which the dog is simply put to sleep.

Put the dog to sleep at home

The Begemoto 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 ensure a humane end to the suffering of the sick dog in the environment so familiar to him: at home.

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The cost of dog euthanasia

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

Dog cremation and price

Every dog ​​owner’s decision on how to handle their dog’s remains after euthanasia is different. One is to take the quadruped with you and bury it, the other is to leave it at the clinic. At the Begemoto veterinary clinic we offer a pet cremation service.

dog cremation – this is turning the dog’s body into ash. We offer the cremation service together with our partners («Pet Crematorium» in Taurage). If you have decided to cremate your dog, the Begemoto clinic staff will take care of everything. If you choose to collect your pet’s ashes, they will be delivered to you in an urn of your choice with all cremation documents.

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

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Euthanasia and cremation of dogs at the Begemots veterinary center

Begemoto Veterinary Medical Center is a veterinary clinic where you will always be supported, comforted and helped to make the most important and best decisions related to your pet’s health. The professionalism of veterinary doctors and a wide range of services 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 the four-legged friend so that everyone feels safe and calm