Information and knowledge protect against uncertainty and repentance
Eschborn. We humans are responsible for our pets, until the last breath. This important principle shapes the responsible animal husbandry, for which the animal welfare organization Tasso, which operates Europe's largest free pet register, is strong. Tasso informs about this important last phase of animal husbandry so that well -considered and well -informed decisions can be made, especially at the end of the life of the four -legged friends.
The end of animal life is part of animal husbandry. It is the good right of dogs, cats and small pets that their owners do the best for them. This means ensuring the best possible supply even in old age or illness. When the end is approaching, it is sometimes difficult to make well -founded decisions in view of concern and grief. In retrospect, pet owners often plague a feeling of remorse because they are not sure whether their actions were correct. Tasso therefore motivates pet owners not to avoid death and grief, but also to think of the end at an early stage.
Unlike in human medicine, there is the opportunity in veterinary medicine to gently and painlessly redeem animals through euthanasia. However, the decision to let an animal are sleepy is often difficult for many people to make. Some hang so much on their animal that they don't want to separate even though their four -legged friend suffers. Others are concerned about “giving up” too early, and still others do not know how long they can still manage the expensive medical care of their old animal. “It is important to know that animal owners are not alone with this decision,” says Heike Weber, head of animal welfare at Tasso. “In the end you have to say yes or no, but at your side are veterinarians who can honestly and professionally assess the situation and support to keep a clear look when the feelings are overpowering. They bring their expertise, experience and a certain emotional distance.”
The Animal Welfare Act offers an important basis: animals must not be suffered, but their life must not be ended for personal or financial reasons. When deciding for or against euthanasia, it must be weighed up whether a continued life still has a quality of life ready for the animal or whether it mainly means suffering.
Animal owners can help the following questions:
- Does the animal still show joie de vivre?
- Still predominate the good days?
- Does the animal still like to eat and still drink enough?
- Does the animal still show normal behavior, such as sniffing, cleaning, eating, resting?
- Will the animal continue to have pain despite the best possible treatment?
It is important that animal owners think early about what they want for the end of animal life. Will you stay alongside your animal with possible euthanasia? How could other family members (also animal) say goodbye? What should happen with its remains after the animal's death? Any decision that is made outside the acute situation can help to concentrate on the best possible farewell to the beloved four -legged friend in an emergency.