Questions tagged [euthanasia]

Refers to the act of putting a pet "to sleep" (to death), likely due to old age and inability to function properly.

Refers to the act of putting a pet "to sleep" (to death), likely due to old age and inability to function properly due to pain, wounds or other illness. Typically performed by a veterinarian through chemical injection. Consider the appropriate species tag and .

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What should I do if I encounter a mortally wounded cat or dog on the side of the road?

While riding my bicycle I encountered cats and dogs who were hit by cars, were barely alive, and were obviously beyond saving. They were just laying at the side of the road, and visibly suffering. I have no training or experience in dealing with…
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What are the options for euthanasia in countries like India?

We have a number of questions about stray dogs in India, and it appears that Stray Dogs in India Are a Menace. In the United States, stray dogs are mostly captured, assessed, cared for in a humane way and either found homes or euthanized. The same…
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