[Andywear]

Originally Posted by Cooneys01TJ

I have had to put 3 dogs down now in my life, all at different vets. We never had to muzzle them. Weird...

It was a old huge pit. Maybe it was just the vet was scared of that breed. they get crazy when they get old.

[vadslram]

Originally Posted by happymudder10

What is the difference between shooting him and taking him to the vet? Whenever I've had to put down a dog, I take him out back and shoot him. It is not cruelty. A properly placed shot is quicker than a lethal injection.

It is not something that is pleasant -- neither is driving him to the vet that last time.

For the record, I do not make a habit out of shooting my dogs. The 2 times I've had to do it have been extremely difficult.

But an improperly placed shot is excrutiatingly painful for the dog and traumatic to the shooter. Don't be a cheap *** and pay the vet to let the dog peacefully fall asleep while you are scratching it's head.
I wouldn't do that for a feral animal but one that met me at the door, tail wagging just insanely happy to see me EVERY time I come home....no question.

[Cooneys08JK]

Originally Posted by Andywear

It was a old huge pit. Maybe it was just the vet was scared of that breed. they get crazy when they get old.

Yea gotcha. Makes sense. We put down 2 goldens and a lab. All old, dumb, and sweet.

[Siva283]

I couldn't shoot my dog. I would rather take him to the vet and euthanize him so I can hold him and pet him and try to keep him as happy and comfortable as possible while he passes

[Andywear]

Originally Posted by MIjeep86

Also I agree with Andy. Cats can all die for all I care. Just my opinion.

I like this guy. sig revised

[MIjeep86]

It's 50/50 on here. Does it make someone a bad person for putting their own animal down? Is it almost a sign of loyalty to put him down? I guess if one can live with it then go ahead. How long has euthanizing a dog been around? It would be hard for me but at the en of the day I could do it.

[SuperSam]

If that was the only option I had, I would do it. But I would rather OD them on benadryl or something similar. My dogs are pets, not work animals, so they mean a bit more to me. I think it is ok to shoot them if you do it correctly (fast) but I really don't want to have to blow my puppies brains out.

[MIjeep86]

Originally Posted by Andywear

I like this guy. sig revised

Haha thanks Andy.

[Budke]

Originally Posted by jeepinhokie

while it may be quick, it still could be considered animal cruelty. and by no means humane.

here is a link i found from the american veterinary medical association

the term euthanasia literally meand good death. there are multiple ways of accomplishing this in todays world.

Taking fido out back and putting a round into his head just doesnt seem right. dogs are part of our family, would you take gramps out back if he started going down hill?

I don't think it means good death. When I had my dog put down a couple months ago I was there when they did it. He had a terrified look in his eyes, one I have never seen before, not even from previous times when he was at the vet and he's been through some traumatic events at the vet. It was a look of "why are you letting them do this to me". The look on his face still haunts me.

[TRYoung]

Originally Posted by Andywear

It was a old huge pit. Maybe it was just the vet was scared of that breed. they get crazy when they get old.

When I had to have my Rottweiler euthanized last May, my vet didn't muzzle him. Pits don't "get crazy" when they get old, either. It all has to do with training and socialization.

[MLJeeper]

Originally Posted by Budke

I don't think it means good death. When I had my dog put down a couple months ago I was there when they did it. He had a terrified look in his eyes, one I have never seen before, not even from previous times when he was at the vet and he's been through some traumatic events at the vet. It was a look of "why are you letting them do this to me". The look on his face still haunts me.

And burying the carcass and cleaning up the mess wouldnt haunt you?

[Bannedone]

I have had to put down 2... a .22 at the base of the neck is the quickest and most effective way to do it. Was not pleasant, but they were both suffering at the time.

And by the way Andy, cats make great chew toys for the over zealous dog... IMO.

[Indy]

Ops example doesn't actually cross into being humane or not. Feeding your dog rear legs first into a wood chipper would be inhumane. Providing a quick death to a suffering animal would be humane.

The method used falls more into personal feelings. Regardless of the method, you're the one pulling the triger. It only varies the number of people involved.

[Budke]

Originally Posted by MLJeeper

And burying the carcass and cleaning up the mess wouldnt haunt you?

That's why I had the vet do it. I thought it would be quick and painless, I was wrong.
Like it was said before, if you can deal with putting your pet down yourself and cleaning up the mess, go for it. Personally, I couldn't. I had that dog since I was 4, I grew up with him, it was like putting down my own brother. Had he died naturally, I could bury him knowing he was taken care of when it was done. But putting a round in his head, I couldn't.

[Andywear]

Originally Posted by TRYoung

When I had to have my Rottweiler euthanized last May, my vet didn't muzzle him. Pits don't "get crazy" when they get old, either. It all has to do with training and socialization.

Not sure what you’re getting at here but I guess since your older you must know everything, even why a vet hundreds of miles away from you would ask us to put a muzzle on a dog they were going to euthanize.

Would you like me to call them and ask for a notarized letter explaining why they requested the muzzle and send it to you via Certified mail?
Let me know, Kthanks.