What is losing Lulu?

Losing Lulu is a moderated social media group intended to support those grieving the loss of an animal to a behavioural euthanasia.

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Did my dog know he was being put to sleep?

Your dog will hardly know what happened and will simply start to feel pleasantly drowsy. You will notice that I said “Your vet will hopefully prepare an anaesthetic or sedative injection for your dog”. Some do not. Having seen it done both ways, the “two injection” method is definitely my preference.

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What happens to the bodies of euthanized animals?

Remains. Many pet owners choose to have their pets cremated or buried after the pet is euthanized, and there are pet funeral homes that specialize in animal burial or cremation. Otherwise, the animal facility will often freeze the body and subsequently send it to the local landfill.

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What does euthanasia feel like?

As the solution is injected, the animal loses consciousness and within minutes the heart and lungs stop functioning. Since the pet is not conscious, they do not feel anything. Most times, the animal passes away so smoothly, that it is difficult to tell until the veterinarian listens for absence of a heartbeat.

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How do you say goodbye to a dog before euthanasia?

How to Prepare to Say Goodbye to Your Beloved Pet?
  1. Reaching a Decision. This is perhaps the most important thing, and this is where you will start to feel the pain. ...
  2. Meditate. ...
  3. Ask How It is Performed. ...
  4. Handling Aftercare. ...
  5. Provide Emotional Support. ...
  6. Say a Prayer.

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Do dogs wake up after euthanasia?

It may take a minute or two for the heart to stop. The doctor will listen carefully to your pet's heart to ensure it has stopped before pronouncing him or her gone. After that, there is no danger of your pet waking up. This is a very common fear for pet owners.

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Should I stay with my dog during euthanasia?

Should I stay with my dog during euthanasia? This is entirely your choice, but we often hear that it is comforting for owners to know that they were with their pet at the end. Your dog might also find it comforting to have you with them.

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Why did my dog cry when euthanized?

The heart and lungs will stop functioning within minutes after injecting the euthanasia solution, so dogs generally won't feel pain because they are unconscious. They may react to the procedure by having muscle spasms or crying out due to underlying sickness, yet the whole process is quick, simple, and painless.

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Do vets cry during euthanasia?

So, do I cry during a euthanasia? Yes, sometimes this vet cries. I do not apologise for crying and I tell my clients they do not need to apologise for crying. We love our pets.

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Are pets scared when euthanized?

Your vet will always make sure your pet isn't scared, nervous, or unsettled during euthanasia by using as much sedative medication as is necessary to help them relax. Euthanasia is as humane as any medical procedure available to pets today.

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What do vets do with dogs body after euthanasia?

So if you have not chosen to take your pet home for burial the body will be placed inside an individual bag by members of the veterinary team. This can be upsetting for some owners to see. But it is important since it allows your dog to be handled hygienically and safely during storage and transport to the crematorium.

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What to do after being euthanized by a dog?

After euthanizing your pet, you'll have the option of having the vet dispose of their remains, sending your pet to be cremated, or bringing your pet home with you. Most states allow you to bury your pet in your backyard following some guidelines or restrictions.

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What animal survived euthanasia?

Rudolph the puppy was 'euthanized but lived,' pet rescue says. An Iowa pet rescue says it has taken in a puppy that survived attempted euthanasia. King's Harvest Pet Rescue – a self-described no-kill shelter in Davenport, Iowa – posted the story in a Wednesday social media post.

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Did my dog know I loved him before he died?

But does your dog understand the depth of love you have for him or her? According to Dr. Brian Hare, a canine cognition specialist, our dogs do know we love them. Dogs and humans have the ability to form a special neural connection.

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Do dogs know when you're going to put them down?

Answer: Fortunately for us, dogs do not understand they are going to be put down and what happens after they are given the injection that puts them to sleep. I assume that dogs who are put down though feel loved or at least feel reassured by our presence if we are close to them, pet them and talk to them.

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What are the emotions of putting a dog down?

Pet lovers are often overcome with the feeling that they've betrayed a beloved friend with the decision to end his or her life. It can accompany feelings of horror, helplessness and even anger. Choosing to end the life of a suffering pet is a traumatic decision.

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Why do dogs gasp after euthanasia?

After the injection

Your pet may appear to gasp or suddenly have a deep breath. Sometimes this may carry on for several breaths. This is a wholly-natural bodily reflex. Your pet will already have died and is not aware of any of this.

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How long is a dogs brain active after euthanasia?

Results. Loss of cortical electrical activity occurred during or within 52 seconds after the infusion of euthanasia solution. Cessation of brainstem function as evidenced by a lack of brainstem reflexes and disappearance of the BAER happened subsequently.

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Why do dogs sedate before euthanasia?

The benefit is for both pets and their owners

With sedation the transition from a conscious pet to passing is a gradual one. Using sedation means the process of saying good bye is much smoother, and peaceful. For the pet, this means that no one has to restrain them so that a vein can be accessed.

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Do dogs like to be comforted when dying?

Here are four tips about how to comfort a dying dog to make their passing as peaceful as possible. Many dogs will seek comfort during this time and may desire more attention and care. Sit with your dog and pet them as much as you can. Talk to your dog in a soothing voice and tell them everything will be okay.

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Do dogs know they are loved?

Yes, your dog knows how much you love him! Dogs and humans have a very special relationship, where dogs have hijacked the human oxytocin bonding pathway normally reserved for our babies. When you stare at your dog, both your oxytocin levels go up, the same as when you pet them and play with them.

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How long does it take to stop crying after your dog dies?

Acute grief symptoms after the death of a pet can last from one to three months and general symptoms of grief can continue, on average, for six months to a year This grieving period can vary significantly from person to person and can be much longer or shorter.

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Why dogs shouldn't be euthanized?

To be truly humane, the method used must not only be pain-free, but stress-free for the animal. Not only can gas chambers cause physical pain for ill, injured, old and young animals (the majority of animals facing euthanasia in shelters), they cause stress in 100% of animals forced into a chamber.

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When should I say goodbye to my dog?

Quality of life is the key issue. If your dog is unable to function in a way that assures you that he is still enjoying a good quality of life, then it's time to seriously consider releasing him from his body.

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Does my other dog know my other dog died?

“Dogs do form emotional bonds, and hence the loss of a companion animal in their household can be expected to cause behavioural changes, like those we recorded in our study, which overlap what we normally interpret as being grief and mourning,” she said.

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