11-08-2010, 02:51 PM
(11-08-2010, 02:34 PM)@ndy Wrote:I understand. I can't be certain as I was not there.
That's fine. Thanks! My new vet says they sedate the animal first, with a mild sedative, before administering the actual drug, to avoid it. I will gladly pay extra for that, in the future.
@ndy, the animals at your clinic are fortunate that you are there to help them with love during this transition. They will experience it anyway, so having a loving person there must be better than someone who is cold and just doing it as a job.
My suggestion is to be very honest with the animal. Mentally tell them what is going to happen. They will understand your thoughts and intentions. This would erase any question of betrayal. Be honest about what is happening, tell them to let go and move on, and escort them with Love. This will make it easier on them. This is difficult, but since it is happening anyway with or without you, by you offering your love, support and compassion, you are doing a good thing.