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Ruthler · 26-30, F
@Soramarie That's harsh, I sorry that happened.
I can understand wanting to prevent suffering, but at the same time I feel that euthanasia for humans could be abused in so many ways by hospital staff and/or family.
I think we should try to improve the quality of palliative care instead of resorting to euthanasia.
I can understand wanting to prevent suffering, but at the same time I feel that euthanasia for humans could be abused in so many ways by hospital staff and/or family.
I think we should try to improve the quality of palliative care instead of resorting to euthanasia.
EmilyEdith · 56-60, F
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Repete · 61-69, M
I’m not completely sure about that either but a vet can give good advice about if an animal is in pain and if it’s only going to get worse. We had a dog actually the one in my profile picture he got hit by a truck hurt his back he had days he couldn’t get around very easy and others he could. He was like two dogs in one a pup full of energy front with an old lame back end . Vet said nothing he could do . The dog was a good dog for 3 more years as long as we kept the pup end a little bit quieter his hind end was ok. Walks was fine jumping around was not.
We had to put him down in the end . @EmilyEdith
We had to put him down in the end . @EmilyEdith
EmilyEdith · 56-60, F
@Repete awww💕
My oldest dog had a stroke last Fall. The regular vet was out of town so we had to do the emergency clinic. They definitely recommended I put her down due to the stroke/age (13)combo, but I have met many dogs who have done well after a stroke. I decided to give her the week until the regular vet returned and then reevaluate our situation. She improved so much during that week at home, all we needed was advice going forward by the time we saw the vet. She is a spicy little thing, and still enjoying life. I know I don't have much more time with her, but each day is a little gift, we are satisfied.😌
It's hard to know when to hold on, and when to let go. I try to avoid being selfish when and if I must decide these things for them.
My oldest dog had a stroke last Fall. The regular vet was out of town so we had to do the emergency clinic. They definitely recommended I put her down due to the stroke/age (13)combo, but I have met many dogs who have done well after a stroke. I decided to give her the week until the regular vet returned and then reevaluate our situation. She improved so much during that week at home, all we needed was advice going forward by the time we saw the vet. She is a spicy little thing, and still enjoying life. I know I don't have much more time with her, but each day is a little gift, we are satisfied.😌
It's hard to know when to hold on, and when to let go. I try to avoid being selfish when and if I must decide these things for them.
Repete · 61-69, M
A lot of times you can tell when they start losing the will to go on they know
Every minute or day you can spend with your special furry friend is indeed a blessing in many ways. Enjoy every one of them@EmilyEdith
Every minute or day you can spend with your special furry friend is indeed a blessing in many ways. Enjoy every one of them@EmilyEdith
SatanBurger · 36-40, F
I don't have a problem with it but it can't be used too loosely because it's kind of a final thing that shouldn't be taken lightly. I think in Sweden or Switzerland, I don't remember which, people who want to die are there for about a month before they make their final decision. I think there could be exceptions like if the person is terminal and doesn't want to go painfully, there shouldn't be a waiting period but for the rest of the people there should.
I do believe though that people have a right to die as much of a right to live.
But I have no issues as long as it's carefully planned out in such a way that doesn't involve corruption also. I could imagine that people can use euthanasia to kill someone who didn't want to die, angels of death come to mind 😂
All in all, I think it's a lot better than trying it yourself and failing because if a person is that determined, they'll do it anyways and that would cause them more pain.
Part of the reason why people have a strong opinion about euthanasia is that we are too attached to our physical ego to admit that sometimes it's the moral thing to do. They mean well in their hearts but it ends up being selfish since those people have no solutions that could make the person's life better from my observation.
I do believe though that people have a right to die as much of a right to live.
But I have no issues as long as it's carefully planned out in such a way that doesn't involve corruption also. I could imagine that people can use euthanasia to kill someone who didn't want to die, angels of death come to mind 😂
All in all, I think it's a lot better than trying it yourself and failing because if a person is that determined, they'll do it anyways and that would cause them more pain.
Part of the reason why people have a strong opinion about euthanasia is that we are too attached to our physical ego to admit that sometimes it's the moral thing to do. They mean well in their hearts but it ends up being selfish since those people have no solutions that could make the person's life better from my observation.
Repete · 61-69, M
A very good question . Personally in certain cases I can see it as a possibility. But I believe you cant make that decision for someone else. Just because someone is old or has problems ( mental or physical) doesn’t mean it’s time to end their lives. ( same for animals in my opinion)
If I had cancer and was suffering with little or no hope of having a useful life I would think hard on this question.
Actually I have thought hard and I know what I would do if I could.
If I had cancer and was suffering with little or no hope of having a useful life I would think hard on this question.
Actually I have thought hard and I know what I would do if I could.
WindTherapy · 56-60, M
HannibalAteMeOut · 22-25, F
It is as the word says itself, a good death. I think it's a person's right to die with dignity, considering that euthanasia is not suicide, because it's for people who suffer chronically and are most likely going to die soon.
It only gets tricky when the person cannot choose for themselves and relatives are the ones who decide to proceed to that without knowing what the person in question would have chosen for themselves.
To be honest I never understood why it's so common to do that to animals.
It only gets tricky when the person cannot choose for themselves and relatives are the ones who decide to proceed to that without knowing what the person in question would have chosen for themselves.
To be honest I never understood why it's so common to do that to animals.
