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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2015 13:48:37 GMT -5
I have to put my baby Kalinka to sleep as soon as possible I've read that it's best to find a vet that does it in the tissue of the butt versus the heart, which can be really painful. Unfortunately i just found out her vet does it in the heart "so it happens as quickly as possible and they dont get as scared and confused" has anyone actually witnessed either of these methods and have first hand experience regarding whether or not the "heart stab" is really that bad? thanks in advance
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Post by sherik on Jul 6, 2015 14:19:44 GMT -5
My vet usually sedated them to make them calm and sleepy. The. She shaves a front leg and goes through a vein there. It's very fast and no pain for the ferret. I hate the heart method. I remember when I had a different vet do my ferret, Roo. She cried out in pain when he poked her heart, and it wasn't as fast as how my current vet does it.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2015 14:42:20 GMT -5
I am so sorry about Kalinka. Gentle Journey little one.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2015 15:11:32 GMT -5
Maybe you can ask if she will sedate her first---I am so sorry. It breaks my heart when the little ones have to say goodbye.
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Post by Sherry on Jul 6, 2015 15:13:05 GMT -5
Mine gases them with a tiny ferret sized mask and then does a heart stick once fully unconscious. We stay with them the entire time. It is quick and painless. Best bet is to talk to your vet about the method they prefer.
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Post by Heather on Jul 6, 2015 15:13:56 GMT -5
My vet sedates first. Sometimes, they actually pass at this time. She then performs the heart stick when she knows they're under very deep. I will not allow any vet to perform just the heartstick. I've seen it go bad and I've had nightmares about it ciao
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Post by Heather on Jul 6, 2015 15:19:39 GMT -5
My vet used to use the gas method too....but after having a couple of heart kids in late stage we discovered they can't get enough of the drug to sedate them quickly enough. They then panic. That's why we now use a sedation poke and then the heart stick. I do know why vets hate doing the pre-sedation because the veins in a very sick ferret often are compressed (I don't think that's the word I want) but they're tougher and roll easier. A ferret is a difficult enough poke without the added issues. ciao
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Post by lyles on Jul 6, 2015 18:49:06 GMT -5
I don't know where you live, but in the states it is common practice to Euthanize by giving a large amount of anesthesia injection under the skin. It's a painless procedure as it first numbs the body then the animal slowly looses consciousness then the heart stops.
I had to put two to sleep and I was present for the first one, it was very sad to hold her as she died but I saw she was in no longer any pain as she fell asleep to never wake again.
My condolences to you, it is a very hard choice to make as no one wants to lose their loved ones.
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Post by FerretsnFalcons on Jul 6, 2015 19:16:32 GMT -5
I'm so sorry you have to put your fuzzy down. From the little bit of research I did on this subject, I learned that performing a heart stick on a conscious animal is highly controversial. Apparently the sodium pentobarbital they use actually burns the insides like acid, so it is very painful if the animal is awake (of course, it's not a problem if they are unconscious). Unfortunately, this method is used in kill shelters across America. Anyway, whatever method is used will probably be humane as long as she is sedated first. Then it just feels like falling asleep. Again, I'm so sorry you have to go through this.
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Post by unclejoe on Jul 6, 2015 19:44:21 GMT -5
I don't know where you live, but in the states it is common practice to Euthanize by giving a large amount of anesthesia injection under the skin. It's a painless procedure as it first numbs the body then the animal slowly looses consciousness then the heart stops. I had to put two to sleep and I was present for the first one, it was very sad to hold her as she died but I saw she was in no longer any pain as she fell asleep to never wake again. My condolences to you, it is a very hard choice to make as no one wants to lose their loved ones. I agree with every word. I'm sorry.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2015 20:00:54 GMT -5
Thank u so much for all the comments. I was only talking to receptionists and not getting good answers, but when the lady actually ASKED the vet, she said it was inhumane to do it in the heart. She has a large tumor in her abdomen and thats where they "always" do it, so we will see. But as long as she can be put under first i am ok with anything, as long as shes not hurting. I was a wreck at work trying to get info! Sounds like a lot of you were with urs when they did it? I would like to be but im not sure i want that image in my head. Uhh i have to do it tomorrow and this is the vet that had to prick her ear 5+ times just to get proper blood for a blood glucose reading...
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2015 20:12:09 GMT -5
Id love to be there with her for the whole thing if only i knew for sure it would go smoothly.. but if it doesnt.. i dont even want to think about it. Aaah I cant wait until this is over
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Post by FireAngel on Jul 6, 2015 20:30:15 GMT -5
I'm so sorry to hear about Kalinka, may she pass easily with you by her side, knowing how much she is loved.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2015 20:40:34 GMT -5
I do not go in when mine are put to sleep . I let papa do that. It bothers me so much, and I do not want to have that particular memory . But i definitely understand how some people want to be there in that moment.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2015 20:48:37 GMT -5
sherik---glad you relayed that info, definitely will not let some one stick my baby in the heart without her being asleep. I do not mind paying the extra cost for drugs.
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