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is it legal to euthanasia youre own dog in the uk


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I nearly did this a couple of dogs back purely because I couldn't face taking the dog to the vets, I was too upset. Fortunately with the help of my partner I did end up at the vets, she went ahead and dealt with the formalities and I went straight thru to where the deed was done. A much better prospect, I shan't consider shooting a dog again.

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My neighbour did it for his old Staffie.

 

He cared for it well all its life can't fault him and when the time come the vet said it was £120, so he took it out for a walk with his shotgun. Not something most would do but quick etc I'd imagine.

 

Know one of the lads done it for a bloke who's lab went proper nasty , he was too upset to do it himself but knew the dog was a liability so this fella did it for him.

 

Legally I think it's unacceptable to cause pain and suffering.

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If you think it will be less traumatic for the dog than taking it to the vets then crack on. It takes a strong bloke to do it but if you think you can then good on you. A shot to the back of the head with a shotgun will be as humane as it gets as long as it's placed properly.

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Plenty do , and after having to watch the multiple attempts the vet made on the last one I lost I wish I had the stomach to do it.

Same here, my girl has to go in tomorrow as she has suddenly gone real ill.

 

If it comes to it I may do it myself this time to save us both the grief.

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Shooting a dog, while effective, seems too brutal for what many consider a pet or companion. It's a pity that you cannot self administer a chemical solution at home.If it came to it, with my old lurcher, I'd happily pay the premium of a home visit from a vet, I'd even do the injection myself. She has earned the right to leave us with the minimum of stress. It's a real pity I can't elect myself for the same treatment.

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