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Euthanasia and Grief
When is it time?
Quality of life vs. quantity of life. More bad days than good
Lack of appetiteLack of recognition of family membersUnable to do things once enjoyed
The process
Owners in room vs. not Children present? Decision for after care Last moments
Special treats, making comfortable, other pets in room?
Sedation.IV catheter or not
Solution Euthasol most common:
Sodium Pentobarbitol1 ml per 10 lbs of body weightCauses cerebral death prior to circulatory
collapse and cardiac arrestNo pain due to fact that cerebral cortex is
paralyzed first.Cessation of brain activity within 30 seconds
of injection.IV solution
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LY_aeYbL9g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqyF4E019uI&feature=related
Grief
Several support groups and websites available.
http://www.pet-loss.net/ http://www.petloss.com/ http://www.petloss.com/
Role of Technician Educate client on euthanasia procedure Never tell client what to do Be supportive prior, during and after
procedure. May provide some sort of memento of
petClay paw printUrns with engraved plaquePoems, etc.
Rainbow Bridge Poem
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies
that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run
and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed
are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times
gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very
special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one
suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers.
Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster
and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be
parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the
beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your
heart. Then you cross Rainbow Bridge
together.... Author unknown...
Some people are ready for another dog right after a loss, but many need some time to grieve
Stages of Grief Denial and Isolation Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance
Denial and Isolation At first, we tend to
deny the loss has taken place, and may withdraw from our usual social contacts. This stage may last a few moments, or longer.
Anger The grieving person may
then be furious at the person who inflicted the hurt (even if she's dead), or at the world, for letting it happen. He may be angry with himself for letting the event take place, even if, realistically, nothing could have stopped it.
Bargaining Now the grieving
person may make bargains with God, asking, "If I do this, will you take away the loss?"
Depression The person feels
numb, although anger and sadness may remain underneath.
Acceptance This is when the
anger, sadness and mourning have tapered off. The person simply accepts the reality of the loss.
In Loving Memory
“Skye” 1998-2010