Euthanasia - Easing the Final Transition
EUTHANASIA: Easing the Final Transition Whether your horse is in perfect health or facing the challenges of age, illness or injury, the reality is that any horse owner can be forced to confront the heart-wrenching issue of euthanasia at any time. Making the decision to end a beloved horse’s life is never easy, but if you haven’t prepared yourself for this eventuality before it actually happens, the experience can be even more difficult. For this reason, it is worthwhile to become educated about the process of euthanasia so that if and when the time comes, you will be as ready as possible to help your horse – and yourself – through that final transition. MAKING THE DECISION For many people, the most difficult aspect of euthanizing a horse is deciding whether or not to do it. Veterinarians can tell us if a horse is suffering and recovery is unlikely, but they can’t make the decision for us. If there is even a slight chance at recovery, we may feel compelled to keep trying – despite the f...