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re: There can't be many things worse than standing in line to pay after euthanizing your dog
Posted on 3/24/25 at 9:54 pm to onelochevy
Posted on 3/24/25 at 9:54 pm to onelochevy
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We have our dogs cremated, so arrangements are made with Heavens Pets in Metairie to pick them up from the vet office. We pay up front, have everything done in a private room and the vet leaves us with them so say our goodbyes. Once we leave they take them in the back and store them until they're picked up by Heavens Pets.
This plus exiting through the side door to avoid walking through the lobby. Much appreciated
Edit: My vet actually offered to come to the house which I would’ve preferred. Unfortunately, when the time came my usual vet wasn’t working that day but I still appreciated it being an option if it worked out
This post was edited on 3/24/25 at 9:57 pm
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Posted on 3/24/25 at 10:05 pm to TDsngumbo
God bless you. That would have upset me too. I hope your family is doing alright
Posted on 3/25/25 at 7:29 am to TDsngumbo
Sorry for your loss he was a good boy
Posted on 3/25/25 at 8:19 am to TDsngumbo
I am sorry for your loss
Posted on 3/25/25 at 8:22 am to jizzle6609
quote:could’ve fit perfectly into the episode where they got Oscar pinkberry because he was dying and it was his favorite food. Then Larry and Jeff ate it on the way back to the vet
Wouldve been a phenomenal Curb Your Enthusiasm epidsode.
Posted on 3/25/25 at 8:23 am to LRB1967
Thank y'all, but this was more of a "do I need a new vet" post than a sympathy post. Of course we were and are still upset but the more I think about it, the more pissed I get that this is my vet's procedure with euthanasia. It was kinda fricked up.
Posted on 3/25/25 at 8:23 am to TDsngumbo
Was a vet tech back in the day. We never made existing customers pay for euthanasia.
Posted on 3/25/25 at 8:30 am to TDsngumbo
We had to put ours down maybe 2 months ago. We didn't take the body or ashes though so we just paid and left. I'm not sure what we'd do with them.
Posted on 3/25/25 at 8:36 am to TDsngumbo
The world is becoming more intelligent, sophisticated, and efficient. Meanwhile, the humans populating that world are regressing at a rapid pace, unable to solve basic problems, even creating more problems as a result of their failure to operate effectively.
This post was edited on 3/25/25 at 8:37 am
Posted on 3/25/25 at 9:52 am to Old Character
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Was a vet tech back in the day. We never made existing customers pay for euthanasia.
When is "back in the day"?
Posted on 3/25/25 at 10:53 am to TDsngumbo
I would think it would be much better to take care of all the payments upfront, or if you are a known regular to allow a billing to take place. That just doesn't seem right at all what happened with you. At the very least handle your payment privately ahead of those standing in line. I agree your privacy and dignity of the moment was breached.
Posted on 3/25/25 at 10:59 am to amgslg
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Do anybody’s dogs just die naturally at home?
It depends, we have had the discussion that if we are holding onto our suffering pet to make ourselves feel better, than we will use the euthanized route. We owe it to our pets to let them pass and not remain in a state of suffering for our benefit and because euthanizing is difficult on us.
If your aged dog is doing well and functional and just happens to pass at home then all the better.
Posted on 3/25/25 at 12:26 pm to amgslg
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Do anybody’s dogs just die naturally at home? We have an 18 year old dog and I’m hoping she just dies naturally. I can’t imagine euthanizing her, and reading this thread is making me want to throw up.
i dont want to say its rare but its certainly uncommon with modern vet practices.
As tough as it is on you the owner, it is much more humane for your pet to euthanize in a veterinary office or at home via medical means than to allow them to suffer from terminal illness. Remember that you are ending suffering for them when it comes time. It alleviates the sting a little.
Human medicine can learn something from this. I just watched my grandmother whither and fade away miserably over weeks. I'd never let that happen to one of my patients.
Posted on 3/25/25 at 12:32 pm to Who_Dat_Tiger
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could’ve fit perfectly into the episode where they got Oscar pinkberry because he was dying and it was his favorite food. Then Larry and Jeff ate it on the way back to the vet
Just imagining Larry in a busy vets office after Oscar was put down and he owes money and stand in line.
I immediately think of the Larry fainting gif lol.
Its the perfect storm
Posted on 3/25/25 at 12:47 pm to TDsngumbo
Were you at Metairie Small Animal Hospital?
Posted on 3/25/25 at 1:03 pm to JellyRoll
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We owe it to our pets to let them pass and not remain in a state of suffering for our benefit and because euthanizing is difficult on us.
Why? How do you feel about humans?
My last lab passed on the back porch while we’re at work. She was old and arthritic, but was getting by without appearing too uncomfortable. Came home and was laying on her bed. Peaced out.
Posted on 3/25/25 at 1:04 pm to More beer please
95-2000
The vet I worked for was a terrible business man but an excellent vet.
The vet I worked for was a terrible business man but an excellent vet.
This post was edited on 3/25/25 at 1:05 pm
Posted on 3/25/25 at 1:42 pm to Old Character
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getting by without appearing too uncomfortable
OK, how is that different than what I said? Comfortable is not suffering now is it?
An animal is not a human and cannot make a decision for themselves. Do you think it is humane to keep a blind dog, heavily arthritic, and going deaf for your feelings? By the way. you even have to sometimes make a choice for a human not able to communicate for themselves as well. or will you keep them on life support so you can watch them die "peacefully"?
Posted on 3/25/25 at 1:59 pm to JellyRoll
Nah….i may or may not agree with you. Just asking how you feel about human euthanasia…..or suicide since you brought up choice. I think it’s a fair question.
Posted on 3/25/25 at 2:01 pm to JellyRoll
And she went through periods when I would have to sling walk her outside to the grass and back to her bed. Lot of people would have put her down sooner, but she was still eating well and was always excited when we were around.
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