Losing a beloved pet can be incredibly hard to deal with. For some pet owners, the experience is so difficult and emotional that they struggle to be present with their pets until the end. However, veterinarians strongly advise that owners should be there for their furry friends in their final moments. A tweet from Jessi Dietrich on this topic gained widespread attention.

She shared, “I talked to my vet about the toughest part of his job, and he mentioned that 90% of owners don’t want to be present when he euthanizes their pets. It’s heartbreaking to think about animals searching for their owners in their final moments.”

The Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, echoed this sentiment in response to Jessi Dietrich’s tweet. Despite the difficulty, the clinic advised pet owners to stay with their animals until the end to provide comfort and support.

Even though the vet was clearly heartbroken and exhausted, he urged pet owners bringing their animals to the clinic for a peaceful end not to abandon them in their time of need.

I urge you to be there for your pets when they need you. Instead of forcing them to pass away in an unfamiliar place they don’t like, give them the comfort of being by their side. The clinic’s article explains how pets search for their owners when they are left behind, desperately looking for familiar faces. When they are sick, scared, or aging, they rely on your reassurance and presence. Even though they may not understand why you have to leave them, don’t abandon them out of fear or difficulty. Stay with them and provide the love and support they need.

Dr. Lauren Bugeja, a veterinarian based in Melbourne, suggests that euthanizing elderly pets at home can be a challenging experience. She explains that while some people may find it difficult to stay in the room during the process, most animals are calm and comfortable during this time.

To ensure the animals feel calm and comforted during their last moments, Dr. Bugeja emphasizes the importance of having a chat and offering reassurance with the help of her nurse.

According to Dr. Bugeja, pets tend to feel anxious when left alone in unfamiliar environments like a veterinarian’s office. To ease their worry, it’s best to stay with your furry friend if you choose to have them checked at a clinic.