Making the decision to euthanise your pet is heartbreaking - but knowing you're saving them from suffering in pain makes it easier to manage. While nobody wants to think about their pet's final moments, there are plans you can put in place to make the experience less stressful on the both of you.
The team at Union Lake Veterinary Hospital, in Michigan, America, has shared six things they wish dog owners knew before euthanising their pets, including how their bodies can react in the minutes after the procedure. A spokesman said: "Euthanasia is often the best choice for pets who are suffering. Their suffering can be due to a terminal illness or to an unfortunate accident.