[alexav]

I am so sorry to hear of your bad experience. There is simply NO excuse for botching a "humane euthanasia". Even if we have a very sick animal with collapsed veins, we make adjustments to the treatment of that animal to make sure there is no pain and no fear. 250cc's of thick liquid! Are they still in the stone age?

At our clinic we give all euthanasia pets a very strong pain reliever and sedative first (quick injection in the muscle, they usually don't even feel it) and let the animal relax and fall asleep. Then we place an IV catheder (in a front leg, NEVER a rear leg) and flush it with heparin to make sure the vein will not clot. Then, when the owner is ready, we administer the euthanasia drug through the cath. The drug we use is quite expensive but it doesn't take a huge syringe even for the largest of dogs. The thick stuff is cheap, that's why some shelters are forced to use it.

I hope that you are able to get the clinic to wise up so that no animal or owner has to go through what you and your precious girl were made to go through.

I think it's a great suggestion that owners should do research when selecting a Veterinarian to help thier best friends get to the bridge before the need ever arises. No, it's not fun to think about but sooner or later, all of us may have to face that horrible day.

Have you ever heard the expression, "You have to pay the piper."? Well, that's what we have to do in exchange for all the unconditional love and companionship that our pets provide day in and day out, seemingly for free. We need to be there for them when they need us most, just like Jean was there for Pandora.

Bless you Jean, and may your heart heal soon.
Christy