Euthanasia, word of the Greek eu thanatos, which translates as?Good death? Or “death without pain” is driving to shorten the life of a terminally ill or who is subjected to intolerable physical or psychological pain and suffering.it is adopted worldwide and encompasses both animals and humans, depending on the region, religion and culture; however, euthanasia goes beyond a definition or classification.
Currently in Brazil, this technique is authorized and regulated by the Federal Council of Veterinary Medicine (CFMV) by Resolution 714 of 20 June 2002, which provides for procedures and methods of euthanasia in animals and provides for other measures, which establish criteria., as well as acceptable or unacceptable methods for the application of the technique.
- Euthanasia in animals is a clinical procedure that is the sole responsibility of the veterinarian.
- Since only through careful evaluation by this professional the method may or may not be indicated.
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Is euthanasia necessary?
This is certainly a very controversial topic, since it involves many currents, ideologies, ideas and others, however one thing is certain, euthanasia is only performed when there is an agreement between the guardian and the veterinarian, the technique is usually indicated when the animal is in a terminal medical condition, that is, a chronic or very serious disease , where all possible therapeutic techniques and methods have already been used without success and especially when the animal is in a state of pain and suffering.
When we talk about the need or not of euthanasia, it is worth noting that there are two ways to follow: the first, the application of the technique to avoid the suffering of the animal and the second, keep it settled.with strong painkillers to follow the natural course of the disease to death.
Currently, in veterinary medicine, there are a large number of medicines available for pain management as well as to induce an animal in a state of “caused coma”.These medications and techniques are used in cases where the guardian does not intend to authorize euthanasia., even with the indication of the veterinarian. In cases like these, there is no longer any hope of improving the condition, leaving only the provision of death without pain or suffering.
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Depends on the veterinarian [1]
1.Ensure that animals subjected to euthanasia are in a calm and adequate environment, respecting the basic principles governing this method;
2.certify the death of the animal by observing the absence of vital parameters;
3.Maintain medical records with the methods and techniques used, always available for inspection by the relevant agencies;
4.clarify the owner or legal guardian of the animal, if necessary, the act of euthanasia;
5. Request the author or legal guardian of the animal for written permission to carry out the procedure, if necessary;
6.Allow the owner or legal guardian of the animal to follow the procedure, whenever the owner wishes, provided that there are no inherent risks.
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Techniques used
The techniques of euthanasia in dogs and cats are always chemical, that is, they involve the administration of general anesthetics in appropriate doses, thus getting the animal to be completely anesthetized and free of any pain or suffering, often the professional can choose to combine one or more medicines.accelerate and increase the death of the animal. The procedure should be quick, painless and painless.It should be noted that the execution of such a practice by an unauthorized person constitutes an offence established by the Brazilian penal code and that, therefore, its execution by guardians and others is prohibited.
It is therefore for the guardian and the veterinarian to decide whether or not the application of euthanasia is necessary and preferably where all applicable treatment methods have already been used, in order to guarantee all the rights of the animal concerned.
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