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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
National
Nia Dalton

Vet's emotional plea for owners to talk to their dog while putting them down

Saying goodbye to a pet in their final moments on earth is one of the most heartbreaking things you can do. Many owners prefer to be by their dog's side and holding their paw as they pass away, while others would rather wait in the hallway for it to all be over.

A veterinary nurse has shared her emotional plea to pet parents who have to euthanise their pooches, urging them to talk to their pup while it happens. Rachel Bean told the Mirror: "Having to say goodbye to a beloved pet is the moment that we all dread, and when it is time to let your dog go, it can be a dignified and loving experience.

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