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People who put their pets through harsh medical treatments are selfish, amirite?
by Anonymous1 week ago
Same here, my friend. My girl was 16 and I'd had her since she was a kitten. Most heartbreaking thing I've ever had to do. I couldn't put her through cancer treatment though. They don't understand, you know? She was the best girl and didn't deserve that.
by moenalexzander1 week ago
Somewhat agree. I doubt people would go through with such expensive treatment if they didn't love their pet and hope it would work out. Yes, that can be selfish but not intentionally. Rather than just blaming and mocking them, it should be understood they are pretty much in the denial stage of grief.
by Few_Atmosphere_26651 week ago
I agree, but at the same time, I feel like it shouldn't even be an option. I don't understand why people do that. The most you'll likely get is another 1-2 years. Or pets don't live long enough to try to save them like we do humans. Just because there are cancer treatment options for pets doesn't mean you should go through with it. Besides, cancer treatments are miserable, and you can't tell an animal what you're doing and why you are making them so sick. Imagine how scary that is for them. I feel sorry for pets who are put through cancer treatments.
by ConfidentSpace1 week ago
Nothing regarding medical decisions is black and white. I got 3 extra years with a great dog thanks to chemo, and the side effects weren't that bad. It's all a case by case basis.
by Anonymous1 week ago
Honestly, I'd want to just go on hospice if I wasn't going to make it and chemo would only extend my life less than a few years. But people call that selfish because "wHat AbOUt yOuR fAmILy?"
by Outrageous_Fish_85911 week ago
Doesn't the same logic apply to the inverse though? The pet isn't human and therefore doesn't have any concept that their suffering is being prolonged, and because of that you can argue the owners can make the decision to extend their time with their pet as long as they're able to.
by Anonymous1 week ago
I mean the pet still has a concept of how life used to be vs how life is now. Like in the example someone gave above - the dog would notice if one day it woke up without being able to see. So even if it doesn't realise it's suffering is prolonged, it knows something has gone wrong, just no idea why it's not dead yet.
by Simple_Departure1 week ago
They aren't even good months either, they're miserable.
by Dangerous_Extent1 week ago
I work at an animal hospital and I see this all the time. It is heart breaking. So many people taking animals home after being urged by the vet that they are suffering and should be humanely euthanized.
by daughertyaracel1 week ago
Not sure if this is unpopular or not, but I agree! I understand wanting them to live, but the quality of their life matters more, imo. Being a responsible pet parent is doing the hard things for them bc they depend upon you to love & care for them…this is part of it.
by Sam561 week ago
Yeah true I wouldn't put my cat thru that. Horrible
by anasatterfield1 week ago
My beloved cat of 16 years (profile pic) suffered sudden kidney failure in mid-2022.. She lost the use of her hind legs as well as not eating. Only taking small sips of water. The vet basically said we can keep her alive but... She would be diminished and in considerable pain. I made the painful decision to put her down. Let her go in peace. It was hard, but... At least I was there with her in her final moments.
by Clyde211 week ago
I often feel the same about humans
by Anonymous1 week ago
Same should be for humans. If I want out then I should have a safe and humane way of taking my life
by Careful_Recording8341 week ago
Here in the UK politicians have just narrowly passed a bill that will legalise assisted dying for terminally ill people. I think it's a good thing, it's controversial, but if I was ever in a situation where I was terminally ill I would rather go out on my own terms.
by Anonymous1 week ago
It's a complete joke that it's controversial at all. You would think this is something all political sides could agree on
by Preston281 week ago
My father in law is currently unable to eat, swallow, talk, or move laid waiting to die of cancer. They said "a matter of days" a number of weeks ago, and it's just inhumane. I wish we could take him to a vet as we would an animal and let him go peacefully. (He would agree also).
by Fmuller1 week ago
I'm sorry to hear that dude. Hoping he has peace soon.
by Anonymous1 week ago
Thank you
by Fmuller1 week ago
If you actually looked at the arguments you would see they arnt claiming that. They are pointing out that unless the system is perfect there will be people who are pressured into it. Or how it will cause the removal of support systems that would result in people selecting it who wouldn't if said support systems were there.
by Anonymous1 week ago
Most assisted dying schemes require a large amount of mental as well as physical assessments to be passed to be selected to go forward. They aren't just getting popped off there and then from just a walk-in. If they were being pressured in to it, it would more than likely flag up during the time period of assessments - one of the main reasons they are in place. No system is perfect and to expect so is ridiculous. However people with terminal illnesses should be given the option for end of life care and assisted dying.
by Anonymous1 week ago
... you good man?
by Anonymous1 week ago
Living the the dream my friend. And apparently if I wasn't, I'd be able to walk into a pharmacy...
by Anonymous1 week ago
Yep it's the same issue as with the death penalty, in theory it would be great, but in reality there is too much risk for corruption.
by Anonymous1 week ago
I believe only about 15% of dogs experience negative side effects from chemo. I've seen dogs get chemo and be totally normal dogs with a high quality of life while getting to spend some extra time with their family.
by Anonymous1 week ago
You're the one making a decision either way as it lacks agency in the matter. You're saying quality of life is more important than time with loved ones and that's just your view of it. Plenty of people choose harsh treatments in palliative care to spend more time with their families. Either way you end up making the decision for the animal based on your values.
by Existing-Whole1 week ago
I don't think this is an unpopular opinion. I think what you're describing (expensive treatments on a suffering animal to delay death) is the exception, not the norm.
by Anonymous1 week ago
People do the same for their kids and other loved ones. Perhaps all those with cancer should be let go with dignity. Chemo is torturous.
by Anonymous1 week ago
I mean people with the cancer usually have an option if they want chemo or not
by JelloClear1 week ago
I literally just woke up from a dream about this, in my dream my cat got hit by a car. It was going to be $10,000+ to save him. Then I woke up. I don't have that kind of money to spend.
by Dangerous_Extent1 week ago
People do it for their loved ones. The people who do this probably feel like their pets are family too.
by Turner501 week ago
People do this to their human family members, too. Pressuring them for painful treatments that might extend life just a short while. It's not just pets.
by Anonymous1 week ago
I agree. This dignity should also be extended to humans.
by Several-Mongoose1 week ago
I don't know if that's unpopular, as most people would not spend thousands on chemo to keep their pets alive. Most people would agree it's better to put them down.
by Anonymous1 week ago
I will never do chemo to my pets, I will absolutely do everything else. Chemo will make them sick, they don't understand what's going on, all they know is that they feel miserable, and if I'm the end it didn't help, I'll feel super guilty that I forced them through that. I did however put my pets through surgeries hoping we would be able to remove all the cancer, they will feel weak for a few days, but that's it. With our cat the cancer came back and then we did decide to put her down when we noticed she was not herself anymore. We have put thousands of euros into our pets to help them live longer pain free, but when it's incurable, or chemo is the only option, then we're done. We just wait it out until they aren't themselves anymore, in the meantime we spoil them rotten and then say goodbye when it's necessary.
by Anonymous1 week ago
Why does anyone allow vegetables or people with severe physical/mental disabilities to continue living? That person is NOT living a quality life, despite what the family keeps telling themselves. Emotions. They're important to have, but stupid at the same time.
by tjones1 week ago
If my dog got sick with anything expensive. I'd bring her out back and tell her to think bought them rabbits.
by Great_Present1 week ago
God you're annoying
by Salvadorstehr1 week ago
Pets unfortunately have a financial limit. If i had to drop $2000 on my 21 year old before she had passed in any one go i wouldve put her down instead. My 3 year old however that price is in the budget for her age. Its never an easy choice but yeah cancer should really be something we accept for putting them down for.
by Anonymous1 week ago
Those same ppl totally watched the 17th season of Grey's Anatomy. Shows over. It was lovely. Let them go.
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