Pet Euthanasia

Pet Euthanasia
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Pet Euthanasia
The strengthening bond between humans and animals has made pets a significant part of some people’s lives. Every pet owner wishes their pet would live forever, but since death is inevitable, they would want to see their pets die naturally. When their pets fall ill and experience suffering, they are torn between choosing euthanasia to end suffering or pursuing more treatment options to extend the pet's life. Pet Euthanasia is the deliberate ending of a pet's life to relieve persistent pain and suffering. This practice has raised controversy over its morality, with proponents arguing that pet euthanasia is justified if the pet suffers and has no chance of recovering (Knesl et al., 2017). In such a case, euthanasia offers a way to end a pet’s pain. However, pet owners and veterans find this decision difficult, but it is essential to understand that euthanasia is the best action to take in the final stage of a pet’s life, according to pet euthanasia supporters. Opponents, however, perceive pet euthanasia as wrong as it denies the pet the right to live. This paper assumes that pet euthanasia is inappropriate and should be treated like human euthanasia.
One strong argument against euthanasia is that it devalues animal life. This practice weakens society’s respect for animal life. Pets deserve to live their lives free from exploitation and suffering (Knesl et al., 2017). They need a chance to live, fight for their lives, and feel comforted. Euthanasia denies them this chance. Pet owners should allow their pets to live until they die of natural causes. Most countries have laws to protect against animal cruelty. For example, this practice is illegal in the United States and may be considered a felony. The fact that countries protect animal life means that pets have a right to live, and euthanizing them would be wrong.
Pet euthanasia may also encourage cruelty in animals, resulting in their deliberate killing. For instance, an individual may find it appropriate to end a pet's life if the animal becomes a burden. That is to say, the pet owner encounters economic problems and cannot take care of the pet anymore, or the pet develops illnesses that are expensive to treat. Not all families can afford costly medication for their pets. This problem may encourage some owners to euthanize their pets because they cannot afford to pay for veterinary treatment (Knesl et al., 2017). These r...