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How do vets humanely euthanize a dog? What's the process like?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | 60 lbs

I wanted to know what is needed to be able to get my dog euthanized, he is a chihuahua.

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 23rd, 2017

All you have to do is contact a clinic near you and schedule the procedure. Upon arrival, they can talk you through the process as each clinic uses a different combination of drugs for sedation/anxiety until the final injection. From there you will also have to determine what your after care wishes will be, private cremation or burial. I am sorry you are having to make this decision

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