I work for an at-home euthanasia service and I’m genuinely curious about something. I take calls from people wanting to euthanize their pets, and many say they never took their animals to the vet. It’s not like they’re facing a huge vet bill or a tough diagnosis. I hear things like ‘my cat has always been indoors’ or ‘my dog has never needed a vet.’ Most of the time, these calls are for treatable illnesses that could be managed with affordable medications. Only a small fraction of calls are from people who actually took good care of their pets but received devastating diagnoses. It’s disheartening to see people who own pets for over a decade and never monitor their health, then wonder why their pet is suddenly so sick. I understand that medication can be a hassle, but it’s part of caring for a pet. If you love your animal, why not do the basic things like a yearly exam or simple blood work? I’m just trying to understand why this happens.
This is really interesting. I think a lot of people just don’t prioritize vet visits. Maybe they feel like their pets are fine and don’t see the need.
Yeah, I get that. Some people might feel overwhelmed or think it’s too much hassle. It’s sad because they could catch issues early on.
Niko said:
Yeah, I get that. Some people might feel overwhelmed or think it’s too much hassle. It’s sad because they could catch issues early on.
Exactly, and it can save them so much heartache later. I wonder if they just don’t understand the importance of routine checkups.
I think some people also have a misconception that vets are just out to make money, so they avoid going until it’s absolutely necessary.
Rowen said:
I think some people also have a misconception that vets are just out to make money, so they avoid going until it’s absolutely necessary.
That’s true. Some might feel that way and think their pets don’t need vaccines or checkups if they seem healthy.
I’ve seen similar attitudes. It’s frustrating to see people consider euthanasia when there are options for treatment. I guess some just don’t want to deal with the commitment.
Jody said:
I’ve seen similar attitudes. It’s frustrating to see people consider euthanasia when there are options for treatment. I guess some just don’t want to deal with the commitment.
It’s heartbreaking. Pets depend on us, and taking care of their health should be a priority. It’s tough when owners don’t see it that way.
Thanks for sharing your experience. I think there needs to be more education about pet health and the importance of vet visits. It could really help change these attitudes.
FYI, I have heard about programs that help with vet costs like Scratch Pay and All Pet. They can make it easier for people to afford basic care.
Hadi said:
FYI, I have heard about programs that help with vet costs like Scratch Pay and All Pet. They can make it easier for people to afford basic care.
That’s good to know. Anything that helps pet owners manage costs is great. It might encourage them to seek care sooner.