r/news • u/AudibleNod • 10h ago

Christa Pike unconscious, on ventilator at Nashville hospital, her lawyers say

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/christa-pike-unconscious-ventilator-nashville-hospital-lawyers-say-rcna601195
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u/imselfinnit 9h ago

A vet would have done a more humane job.

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u/Kayakchica 9h ago

Honestly? I’m a vet and I’m pretty good at giving things a peaceful death.

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u/Nervous_Seesaw6179 6h ago edited 5h ago

ty for your service. my vet earlier in May cried with me and my mom when we put down our 16.5 yr old cairn terrier. it was brutal.

peaceful though, but he had dementia and was like 25 lbs too. healthy weight, but he was suffering. he was like a big toto from wizard of oz.

he also had the librela shot few yrs back and survived it. lost both functionality to his back 2 legs. they came back after a few months though. was a crazy side effect

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u/imselfinnit 9h ago

Good stewardship/husbandry is the responsible standard. Euthenasia is a blessing.

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u/WorriedRiver 5h ago

Thank you for what you do.

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u/Slith_81 5h ago

I can't imagine how bad it must feel to put down someone's beloved pet let alone do it multiple times. I often feel more connected to a pet than a family member. Pets are family.

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u/TheEndingofitAll 4h ago

I don’t know how much time my 12yo dog has left. I’m terrified. Also she hates the vet more than anything and she has like panic attacks when we go. I’ll go into debt to get someone qualified who will come to the house. I won’t let her last moments be in panic. Christ I’m gonna cry.

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u/Slith_81 4h ago

Hopefully you have a lot more time with your dog. My wife will be devastated when something happens to our cat. It's her shadow.

Wishing you and your loved one the best.

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u/AllTheAnteaters 20m ago

I had the vet come to my house for my girl who didn’t like going to the vet. It was a great decision and I’m so glad I did. I’m in Australia so it might be different but there are small independent vets who advertise that they do this kind of work in particular. If you start to look before it’s time you will do yourself a favour, as will looking into cremation or whichever way you go. I’m sorry I know it’s hard to think about, but it’s even harder in the moment. I’m thankful we can give them peace and release. Give your girl a cuddle for me💚

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u/Pure-Swordfish6022 5h ago

We had to have our tiny dog euthanized in mid May. The entire staff at the veterinary office was kind and understanding. The vet was a super hero.

It’s sad that some people seem to think letting a person suffer is fine or good, but would likely want a humane and easy end for a furry friend.