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Nicola Roy & Nia Dalton

Vet issues sad plea for dog owners to always be by pet's side as they get put down

For those of us with beloved pets, the last thing we want to do is imagine them needing to be put down.

Saying goodbye to your furry companion at the end of their life is often a harrowing experience, meaning many pet owners would rather choose to not be in the room during their final moments at the vet.

But one veterinary nurse has issued an emotional plea for all pet owners, advising them that although it may be hard, it's worth staying by their animal's side until it's all over, talking to them until it's time for them to drift away.

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