Guest guest Posted February 2, 2004 Report Share Posted February 2, 2004 Hi Marilyn, No, having your vet come to the house is not a new service. I've had it done before. My dogs have never been ones to go the vets for anything and just prance in. I have to carry them in or they dig in with all four paws and refuse to budge. They've always shaken through their whole examination or any procedures so I didn't want the memory of putting them down there with them being afraid. We have a deck overlooking the lake and I sat on one of the stairs and held Rocketman in my arms and he snuggled in and was watching a couple of ducks swim by and the vet gave him a shot of Valium first (I don't know why) and then the other injection. It was so peaceful. I wouldn't have it any other way. My friend here just had her Springer put down and the vet came to her car and she held her in her arms in the back seat and it was just as peaceful. No trauma going into the hospital. We drove home and buried her in the yard. Rocketman and Dickens are both buried in my yard overlooking the lake. I guess it's up to the individual where and how you want this sad thing done. I have another friend who had her dog cremated and she keeps her ashes in a pretty box. Be prepared to pay an extra fee for the vet to come to your house, though. Luckily, our animal hospital is only a few blocks away so the doctor and his assistant were able to come over in just a few minutes. It's a sad situation wherever or however it's performed. I feel for anyone that has gone through it or is contemplating it. (.......Carmen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2004 Report Share Posted February 2, 2004 Hi Marilyn, No, having your vet come to the house is not a new service. I've had it done before. My dogs have never been ones to go the vets for anything and just prance in. I have to carry them in or they dig in with all four paws and refuse to budge. They've always shaken through their whole examination or any procedures so I didn't want the memory of putting them down there with them being afraid. We have a deck overlooking the lake and I sat on one of the stairs and held Rocketman in my arms and he snuggled in and was watching a couple of ducks swim by and the vet gave him a shot of Valium first (I don't know why) and then the other injection. It was so peaceful. I wouldn't have it any other way. My friend here just had her Springer put down and the vet came to her car and she held her in her arms in the back seat and it was just as peaceful. No trauma going into the hospital. We drove home and buried her in the yard. Rocketman and Dickens are both buried in my yard overlooking the lake. I guess it's up to the individual where and how you want this sad thing done. I have another friend who had her dog cremated and she keeps her ashes in a pretty box. Be prepared to pay an extra fee for the vet to come to your house, though. Luckily, our animal hospital is only a few blocks away so the doctor and his assistant were able to come over in just a few minutes. It's a sad situation wherever or however it's performed. I feel for anyone that has gone through it or is contemplating it. (.......Carmen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2004 Report Share Posted February 2, 2004 Hi Carmen, When we had to have our cat Banjo (he had Cancer) put down years ago.(and yes..it still hurts) I asked the vet about giving him something to make him relaxed and sleepy before giving *the* shot. She gave him Valium, and told me she always gives that to a cat or dog first as otherwise *the* shot.. burns in the animal's veins. Sorry, to tell you this, and it really made me sick, as we had to have a couple of dogs put "to sleep," before that, and were unaware that *the* shot could hurt them. The memories don't ever go away when we lose a four footed "member" of our family, but time can help us heal..."somewhat." Wisconsin, Tricia P.S. Some vets will not come to the home..others will..and sometimes charge a little extra. In our area that's how it is. Subject: Re: Carmen/Dogs Hi Marilyn,No, having your vet come to the house is not a new service. I've had it done before. My dogs have never been ones to go the vets for anything and just prance in. I have to carry them in or they dig in with all four paws and refuse to budge. They've always shaken through their whole examination or any procedures so I didn't want the memory of putting them down there with them being afraid. We have a deck overlooking the lake and I sat on one of the stairs and held Rocketman in my arms and he snuggled in and was watching a couple of ducks swim by and the vet gave him a shot of Valium first (I don't know why) and then the other injection. It was so peaceful. (.......Carmen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2004 Report Share Posted February 2, 2004 Thanks Carmen, for your explanation of the vets and their services. I think it is a wonderful idea, who ever it was that came up with it to go to the homes of these animals to put them down instead of doing it in a hospital type setting. Something else new that I just learned .... the valium and when the time comes I will make sure my cat gets whatever she needs to be comfortable and I don't care what the costs are, I will have the vet come to her home (our house) and perform this awful duty, hey and maybe I will put some mice in her view, to leave her with a great memory just before it's time, lol, well maybe not but I will surely give her all the lovin' and attention I can. Thanks so much. Marilyn ----Original Message Follows---- From: pscarmen@... Hi Marilyn, No, having your vet come to the house is not a new service. I've had it done before. My dogs have never been ones to go the vets for anything and just prance in. I have to carry them in or they dig in with all four paws and refuse to budge. They've always shaken through their whole examination or any procedures so I didn't want the memory of putting them down there with them being afraid. We have a deck overlooking the lake and I sat on one of the stairs and held Rocketman in my arms and he snuggled in and was watching a couple of ducks swim by and the vet gave him a shot of Valium first (I don't know why) and then the other injection. It was so peaceful. I wouldn't have it any other way. My friend here just had her Springer put down and the vet came to her car and she held her in her arms in the back seat and it was just as peaceful. No trauma going into the hospital. We drove home and buried her in the yard. Rocketman and Dickens are both buried in my yard overlooking the lake. I guess it's up to the individual where and how you want this sad thing done. MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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