{"id":24827,"date":"2022-03-25T11:15:39","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:15:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-animal-euthanasia-ethical\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:15:39","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:15:39","slug":"is-animal-euthanasia-ethical","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-animal-euthanasia-ethical\/","title":{"rendered":"Is animal euthanasia ethical?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-animal-euthanasia-ethical\/#Is_animal_euthanasia_ethical\" title=\"Is animal euthanasia ethical?\">Is animal euthanasia ethical?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-animal-euthanasia-ethical\/#Do_animals_feel_pain_when_euthanized\" title=\"Do animals feel pain when euthanized?\">Do animals feel pain when euthanized?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-animal-euthanasia-ethical\/#Should_stray_animals_be_killed_debate\" title=\"Should stray animals be killed debate?\">Should stray animals be killed debate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-animal-euthanasia-ethical\/#Is_it_inhumane_to_euthanize_a_dog\" title=\"Is it inhumane to euthanize a dog?\">Is it inhumane to euthanize a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-animal-euthanasia-ethical\/#Why_shouldnt_dogs_be_euthanized\" title=\"Why shouldnt dogs be euthanized?\">Why shouldnt dogs be euthanized?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-animal-euthanasia-ethical\/#Is_euthanasia_good_for_animals\" title=\"Is euthanasia good for animals?\">Is euthanasia good for animals?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-animal-euthanasia-ethical\/#Is_it_morally_wrong_to_put_your_dog_down\" title=\"Is it morally wrong to put your dog down?\">Is it morally wrong to put your dog down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-animal-euthanasia-ethical\/#Why_is_it_OK_to_put_dogs_down\" title=\"Why is it OK to put dogs down?\">Why is it OK to put dogs down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-animal-euthanasia-ethical\/#Is_animal_euthanasia_necessary\" title=\"Is animal euthanasia necessary?\">Is animal euthanasia necessary?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-animal-euthanasia-ethical\/#Is_it_painful_for_animals_to_be_put_to_sleep\" title=\"Is it painful for animals to be put to sleep?\">Is it painful for animals to be put to sleep?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-animal-euthanasia-ethical\/#Do_animals_feel_anything_when_they_are_euthanized\" title=\"Do animals feel anything when they are euthanized?\">Do animals feel anything when they are euthanized?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-animal-euthanasia-ethical\/#Do_vets_cry_during_euthanasia\" title=\"Do vets cry during euthanasia?\">Do vets cry during euthanasia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-animal-euthanasia-ethical\/#What_do_animals_feel_when_they_are_put_to_sleep\" title=\"What do animals feel when they are put to sleep?\">What do animals feel when they are put to sleep?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-animal-euthanasia-ethical\/#Should_stray_animals_be_killed_discuss\" title=\"Should stray animals be killed discuss?\">Should stray animals be killed discuss?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-animal-euthanasia-ethical\/#Should_we_help_stray_animals_and_why\" title=\"Should we help stray animals and why?\">Should we help stray animals and why?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-animal-euthanasia-ethical\/#Why_should_we_protect_stray_animals\" title=\"Why should we protect stray animals?\">Why should we protect stray animals?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-animal-euthanasia-ethical\/#Why_are_stray_animals_a_problem\" title=\"Why are stray animals a problem?\">Why are stray animals a problem?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-animal-euthanasia-ethical\/#Is_it_cruel_to_put_stray_dogs_to_sleep\" title=\"Is it cruel to put stray dogs to sleep?\">Is it cruel to put stray dogs to sleep?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-animal-euthanasia-ethical\/#Are_stray_animals_dangerous\" title=\"Are stray animals dangerous?\">Are stray animals dangerous?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-animal-euthanasia-ethical\/#How_do_stray_animals_affect_the_community\" title=\"How do stray animals affect the community?\">How do stray animals affect the community?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-animal-euthanasia-ethical\/#Is_killing_stray_dogs_a_crime\" title=\"Is killing stray dogs a crime?\">Is killing stray dogs a crime?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-animal-euthanasia-ethical\/#Is_it_cruel_to_put_your_dog_down\" title=\"Is it cruel to put your dog down?\">Is it cruel to put your dog down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-animal-euthanasia-ethical\/#Is_euthanasia_painful_for_dogs\" title=\"Is euthanasia painful for dogs?\">Is euthanasia painful for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-animal-euthanasia-ethical\/#Is_it_selfish_to_euthanize_a_dog\" title=\"Is it selfish to euthanize a dog?\">Is it selfish to euthanize a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-animal-euthanasia-ethical\/#Do_dogs_cry_when_euthanized\" title=\"Do dogs cry when euthanized?\">Do dogs cry when euthanized?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_animal_euthanasia_ethical\"><\/span>Is animal euthanasia ethical?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>EUTHANASIA IN SMALL COMPANION ANIMALS In the clinical veterinary practice, <b>euthanasia is regarded as an ethical procedure when the vet- erinarian considers inhumane to prolong the extremely pain- ful or poor quality life of a patient that cannot be relieved by treatment.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_animals_feel_pain_when_euthanized\"><\/span>Do animals feel pain when euthanized?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The euthanasia process itself does not hurt, but is similar to going under anesthesia, so your pet may feel odd as they lose consciousness, leading to odd noises or movements. With prior sedation, we can often minimize unusual mannerisms caused by the unconsciousness-inducing effect of the euthanasia solution.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_stray_animals_be_killed_debate\"><\/span>Should stray animals be killed debate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If stray dogs are <b>not killed, their population will keep on increasing causing more danger to humans, especially to children. Stray dogs are often carriers of diseases because of the lack of care. Stray dogs&#8217; feces and barks are decreasing the qualify of life for people in cities.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_inhumane_to_euthanize_a_dog\"><\/span>Is it inhumane to euthanize a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A veterinarian may recommend euthanasia, which is a humane death, when other options to reduce pain and distress are no longer helpful. Euthanasia may be recommended when you least expect it, such as if your pet is diagnosed with a terminal illness or if they&#8217;ve been in a debilitating accident.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_shouldnt_dogs_be_euthanized\"><\/span>Why shouldnt dogs be euthanized?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not only can gas chambers cause physical pain for ill, injured, old and young animals (the majority of animals facing euthanasia in shelters), they cause <b>stress in 100 percent of animals forced into a chamber.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_euthanasia_good_for_animals\"><\/span>Is euthanasia good for animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When an owner and veterinarian decide that a pet is suffering or unlikely to make a recovery, <b>euthanasia offers a way to end a pet&#8217;s pain. The decision is difficult for both the owner and the veterinarian, but we should recognize that sometimes this is the kindest thing we can do in the final stage of a pet&#8217;s life.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_morally_wrong_to_put_your_dog_down\"><\/span>Is it morally wrong to put your dog down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>There&#8217;s no right or wrong answer. It&#8217;s a personal matter for each pet owner. The goal is to keep your friend with you for as long as they are comfortable, but let them go if they are in pain.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_it_OK_to_put_dogs_down\"><\/span>Why is it OK to put dogs down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The euthanasia process itself does not hurt, but is similar to going under anesthesia, so your pet may feel odd as they lose consciousness, leading to odd noises or movements. With prior sedation, we can often minimize unusual mannerisms caused by the unconsciousness-inducing effect of the euthanasia solution.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_animal_euthanasia_necessary\"><\/span>Is animal euthanasia necessary?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Euthanasia is a method of humanely and quietly inducing the death of a pet. While <b>euthanasia can help end your pet&#8217;s pain and suffering, deciding when your pet is ready to be put to sleep may be one of the hardest decisions you will make.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_painful_for_animals_to_be_put_to_sleep\"><\/span>Is it painful for animals to be put to sleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Our vets want you to know that the <b>euthanasia process is almost completely painless. Putting a pet to sleep is a two part process: A vet will start by giving your pet an IV which is usually painless or nearly painless, depending on your pet&#8217;s tolerance for shots. If there is any pain, it will be very short-lived.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_animals_feel_anything_when_they_are_euthanized\"><\/span>Do animals feel anything when they are euthanized?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since the pet is not conscious, <b>they do not feel anything. Most times, the animal passes away so smoothly, that it is difficult to tell until the veterinarian listens for absence of a heartbeat. The eyes remain open in most cases.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_vets_cry_during_euthanasia\"><\/span>Do vets cry during euthanasia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Veterinarians are like everyone else. We cry.  <b>We cry when we euthanize beloved patients. We cry when we&#8217;re frustrated at our often vain attempts to heal our sickest patients.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_animals_feel_when_they_are_put_to_sleep\"><\/span>What do animals feel when they are put to sleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They may react a little bit to the feelings of loss of control and may even try to get off the table or struggle a bit. Just help them to feel as calm and comfortable as possible. After a few minutes they will become incredibly drowsy and you may like to hold them in your arms.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_stray_animals_be_killed_discuss\"><\/span>Should stray animals be killed discuss?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Roughly 36% of the world&#8217;s rabies deaths occur in India each year, according to World Health Organization (WHO). If stray dogs are not killed, their population will keep on increasing causing more danger to humans, especially to children. Stray dogs are often carriers of diseases because of the lack of care.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_we_help_stray_animals_and_why\"><\/span>Should we help stray animals and why?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Diseases, such as rabies, pose a huge threat to humans. The disease is fatal to humans, as well as to the animals who carry it. Infected animals become aggressive and bite without provocation. <b>Rescuing animals helps prevent the spread of rabies by reducing the population of potential carriers in the wild.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_should_we_protect_stray_animals\"><\/span>Why should we protect stray animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Large populations of stray dogs and cats are public health concerns.  It is important to reduce the stray animal population to <b>control the spread of dangerous diseases and stop dog bites and attacks. It also is the cause of a lot of painful deaths for animals as well as humans.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_stray_animals_a_problem\"><\/span>Why are stray animals a problem?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Stray dogs also present <b>safety issues when they roam in packs, causing traffic accidents, attacking residents and spreading disease. WHO estimates nearly 55,000 people die from rabies every year.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_cruel_to_put_stray_dogs_to_sleep\"><\/span>Is it cruel to put stray dogs to sleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs are very faithful and loyal by nature. If we take care of them, they respond very lovingly in their own manner. <b>Putting them to sleep, either out of fear or out of joy, is not a sensible thing<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_stray_animals_dangerous\"><\/span>Are stray animals dangerous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When stray pets roam our neighborhoods, <b>it&#8217;s not only dangerous for the pets but for the people who live there, too. Stray pets may suffer from starvation as well as injuries or death from encounters with animals, people or traffic.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_stray_animals_affect_the_community\"><\/span>How do stray animals affect the community?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When a non-native species overtakes an area, it can negatively impact delicate ecosystems through <b>pollution and the spreading of disease. Stray animals usually aren&#8217;t vaccinated, leading to the transmission of rabies and other life-threatening diseases to other animal populations.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_killing_stray_dogs_a_crime\"><\/span>Is killing stray dogs a crime?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Punishment for animal cruelty in India <b>Killing, poisoning, maiming or torturing an animal is a cognizable offence under Section 428 and Section 429 of the Indian Penal Code. The punishment for such an act is rigorous imprison for which may extend for up to 2 years or a fine or both.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_cruel_to_put_your_dog_down\"><\/span>Is it cruel to put your dog down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s one of the hardest calls animal lovers have to make: Is it time to put your pet down? <b>There&#8217;s no right or wrong answer. It&#8217;s a personal matter for each pet owner. The goal is to keep your friend with you for as long as they are comfortable, but let them go if they are in pain.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_euthanasia_painful_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is euthanasia painful for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The euthanasia process itself does not hurt, but is similar to going under anesthesia, so your pet may feel odd as they lose consciousness, leading to odd noises or movements. With prior sedation, we can often minimize unusual mannerisms caused by the unconsciousness-inducing effect of the euthanasia solution.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_selfish_to_euthanize_a_dog\"><\/span>Is it selfish to euthanize a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Euthanasia is selfish.<\/b> worries so much about not having done enough is usually the person who has already gone to great lengths to care for their pet. A far more dangerous form of selfishness is to prolong a pet&#8217;s suffering simply to postpone one&#8217;s own.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_cry_when_euthanized\"><\/span>Do dogs cry when euthanized?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just Answer veterinarian alhdvm theorizes that a vet may be injecting the solution and then the dog moves (but not necessarily has to) and soon there&#8217;s a hole causing the solution to go around the vein instead of inside. This <b>may cause the dog to cry out in pain<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is animal euthanasia ethical?Do animals feel pain when euthanized?Should stray animals be killed debate?Is it inhumane to euthanize a dog?Why shouldnt dogs be euthanized?Is euthanasia good for animals?Is it morally wrong to put your dog down?Why is it OK to put dogs down?Is animal euthanasia necessary?Is it painful for animals to be&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24827","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24827"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24827"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24827\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24827"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24827"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24827"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}