Will Putting My Animal to Sleep Cause Pain?

Witnessing a beloved pet struggle with the agony of ageing or a painful disease is a living nightmare for many pet owners. When deciding whether or not to give your cherished friend a peaceful ending, it’s comforting to understand what your pet will experience as he or she is put to sleep.One of the most common fears pet owners express is that the euthanasia procedure will be painful or unpleasant for the animal. If your pet is already experiencing pain, the process will offer a brief respite before the euthanasia serum is administered. Your pet won’t experience any discomfort more potent than the poke of a needle. We heavily sedate each animal with pain medication to make sure the animal is completely comfortable (we do not put all animals completely out) before the euthanasia injection is administered. The drug affects the brain and is essentially an overdose of anesthesia. As soon as the drug penetrates the bloodstream your pet loses consciousness. The sensation that your dog or cat will feel is akin to what most people feel just before going under prior to surgery.The use of pre-euthanasia anesthesia is a relatively new practice. In prior decades, pet euthanasia was carried out almost exclusively in veterinarian's offices without the aid of sedatives. Gentle Journey is at the forefront of animal care services taking a less clinical approach to-end-of-life animal care. We prioritize your pet’s comfort in his/her final hours and cater to your emotional needs during this mournful time. Call us at 602.332.7757 to schedule a consultation or visit us online to learn more about us: