Sorry to open this thread with so much other bad news everywhere, asking the hive for help.

DIY yes or definitely no? I've had our vet do this for us before, I'm not happy with their process and would rather our cat not be subjected to the additional stress on top of what he's going through.

Online search seems to show pentobarbital is the way to go, injected (I can't do that) or orally mixed in water. Vet supplier is suggested, I've not gotten that far.

Any better ideas? Am I being a fool taking this on? This is the sweetest cat I've known in a lifetime of cats, he deserves his dignity. We're not taking this well.

I've got a couple days to figure this out, the vet is a last resort. I've found folks that come to the home but they're asking ridiculous money.

I'll be digging a grave this afternoon, at the top of our hill so more than a little work. I might not get back to this thread until this evening. Thanks in advance.

I held my GSD as my vet put her down (Leukemia). It’s a Horrorshow no matter what so if you can handle it mentally by all means. My condolences.

I've paid about $350 to do it in our house the last couple times. This was to make it easy on the dogs. I considered it to be money well spent.

What exactly was the problem with your vet? I had two of my dogs put to sleep by the vet. It was quick both times.

Agree with Vinnybass, find a company that will have the Vet come to your home and do it. It was much better for us and our beloved companions.

Lap of Love.

https://www.lapoflove.com/our-...s/in-home-euthanasia

The pets I've had to let go have always been with the assistance of a vet. Multiple injections, first to let them relax/sleep, then the poison. Apparently, the poison alone is quite painful. Of course, it is always a painful process, even if there is no physical pain apparent, but the vets and their assistants I've dealt with have always tried to ease it as much as possible. I know some vets will make a home visit if the pet is anxious about clinic visits, you might want to call around.

So sorry that you and your little one have come to this end. I am sure you gave him/her the best life possible.

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Originally posted by 12131:
What exactly was the problem with your vet? I had two of my dogs put to sleep by the vet. It was quick both times.

Degenerating kidney disease, no cure.

We put down our last guy in the middle of Covid protocols, no one allowed in the offices. They were putting pets down on their small grass yard, we had to wait as a Lab was ahead of us. So that was a horrible wait. As bad as that was, that yard was regularly used for "visitors" doing their business. Plus the lot was filled with other owners waiting for regular appointments, zero privacy. A terrible day to be sure.

I asked them to come to our home, they won't. Maybe an unrealistic expectation by me, I feel they owe us something.

I'm sorry. I had a vet come to my house when it was time for my golden. I have some peace that he went laying in the grass with me and not in a place he didn't like. It's fucking terrible.

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Originally posted by Ripley:
Online search seems to show pentobarbital is the way to go, injected (I can't do that) or orally mixed in water. Vet supplier is suggested, I've not gotten that far.

Sorry, but you're not going to be able to buy euthanasia drugs without a prescription. They're scheduled controlled substances.

You're going to have to get the assistance of a vet for the euthanasia, either at their office or through one that comes to your home.

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Originally posted by Ripley:

We put down our last guy in the middle of Covid protocols, no one allowed in the offices. They were putting pets down on their small grass yard, we had to wait as a Lab was ahead of us. So that was a horrible wait. As bad as that was, that yard was regularly used for "visitors" doing their business. Plus the lot was filled with other owners waiting for regular appointments, zero privacy. A terrible day to be sure...

Wow! That's disgusting to hear. Do you think, since the scamdemic is over, that their protocols are now better?

We have been able to have our last two dogs euthanized at home. Both times, it was a peaceful event. They were tired and ill, but completely relaxed as they knew the vet and they were surrounded by their family.

Whether you can do it at home, or must have it done at the vet, be there with them. My daughter worked at a vet's office while she was in school and she said it is heartbreaking to see a pet looking around anxiously for their family as they are being put down.

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We are fortunate to have a local vet who specializes in house call end of life care. Best solution to a sad situation - been down this road 3 times and it's a rough ride but knowing that my pal's last memories are of me stroking his head while he gently drifts off to sleep is worth more than money.

https://afriendsfarewell.com/in-home-services

Another thing about doing it in your home is if you have other pets. I may be ascribing anthropomorphic behavior here, but the other dogs knew after one sniff their buddy was gone.

Prior to having a house-call, I took a few to the vet's office. It seemed to confuse the others when I came home without their buddy, and they searched around a painfully long time. Under the circumstances it was hard to watch.

Like VinnyBass said, lap of love makes a really shitty situation slightly less shitty. Our kitties didn't like car rides so it was an easy choice for us. It was about $375 in our area. My heart goes out to your Ripley. This is definitely zero fun.

I can't do it any more. I held many animals while my vet dad administered....

If nothing else, thank you for this thread. I just decided to find a vet to come to my house to do it. Familiar surroundings, with the other dog, and in my arms.

I didn't cry when my dad died. I didn't cry when my mother died. I didn't cry when my older sister died. But I'm starting to tear just thinking about it.

I'm sorry, friend.

FWIW, the two different Lap of Love vets who have been to my house were unquestionably people whose hearts were in the right place for the task at hand. Very compassionate to the dogs, and to us, and very reverent about the situation.

The best thing you can do is in home euthanasia. They come to your home, do what they need to do, and you hold your pet through the process. It takes a lot of the stress out of it.

Another vote for having it done at home. Did that for our first we had to say goodbye too, worlds better for her and us than a clinic. Our second passed at an emergency clinic…we were not allowed to stay with her, left to get gas, was called right after topping off to come back and say goodbyes to the lifeless form. We will find whichever vet can make the house call every time we can.