1) YOU ARE THE EXPERT concerning your animal's care. No knows them better than you. Collect knowledge to the best of your ability to help you in making this decision.
2) Euthanasia may appear unnatural to some. Think about that "nature" is defied every day as sick animals have their lives extended by surgeries, medicines & procedures that are not necessarily "natural."
3) Asking others for input can be helpful, & it can also derail you. Be cautious who you ask & what you ask. In case you are going to ask your vet their view, let them know that you will be making this decision & would like them to give you compassionate feedback, not a lecture or a "you must do this my way" recommendation. Pay particular attention to their knowledge about the signposts that indicate your animal is suffering & what to anticipate in terms of medical management.
4) Ask your animal. So plenty of people are afraid to do this. They say, "I'm no Dr. Doolittle. I cannot talk to them." This is untrue. All of us communicate with our animals much over they know. Much of it may not catch our attention because they are so used to it. They put their thoughts in to our minds, as they do with our thoughts & words to them. All it takes is some quiet & stillness. Take a pen & some paper & sit quietly along with your animal. Do some stretching & deep breathing to relax your body. Shut your eyes & have the purpose or say a short prayer to be connected along with your animal's mind & heart. Say (silently) what you would like to your pet--perhaps something like, "I can see that your body is losing strength & having a hard time. I sense that your time to let go of your physical body is coming closer. I am so mournful about this as I will miss you much. You have brought such joy & love to my life. & I am liking you a lot that I don't need you to suffer in the coursework of this transition. Could you tell me, in some way, whether you would like assistance with this method? Are you prepared to go?"
After you say what is in your heart, you must sit still & keep your mind & heart open. Feel a band of light going from your pet's heart to your own. After a timeframe, at least0 minutes, open your eyes & write down thoughts, images or feelings you had in the coursework of that time. Trust your perceptions as over a vivid imagination.
5) Increasingly people will call an animal communicator or pet psychic to speak with the animal. This can be helpful. Know ahead of time, in case you can, whom you will call & that you can trust their perceptions. Ask your veterinarian or friends for recommendations.
6) In the event you feel you haven't received any useful knowledge, then ask yourself, "Which choice will I have less regrets about when this is over?"
7) Sometimes our pets stay longer because they are worried about us, about whether they will be ok when they are gone. Have a talk with them & let them know that it is ok to go when they are prepared, that you will be ok. Tell them that you will grieve their absence, but that you will reach out to others for support. Sometimes, getting this permission from you lets them die without the help of euthanasia.
8) In the event you do pick to euthanize, don't do it alone. Have a mate or member of the relatives accompany you. In the event you require to be along with your animal at the time of the injection, make sure you do it in a way that minimizes trauma to you both. Dim the lights in the event you can. Have a favourite blanket with you that your pet is cradled in. Speak to them again & tell them of your love & gratitude for being part of your life & that you will always be connected...that you will notice them again...whatever is in your heart in that moment. If s/he is in your arms, you may require to think about holding the animal so that you are not gazing in to their eyes. It is a personal choice, but that can make your grief harder. Lots of people say they are haunted by what they felt were painful "why?" or other critical questions in the pet's eyes as they died. This is most likely projection of the human's confusion & guilt, than the animal's.
9) Pick in advance how to handle the body. Some cities have pet cemeteries that will cremate or bury your pet's body. Having a memorial service for relatives & close friends can assist the natural method of grief.
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