How to Make My Cat Relaxed Prior to Euthanizing

When your cat reaches a stage of illness or injury that becomes impossible to treat, euthanasia becomes an option for you to end your cat's suffering. This procedure involves the injection of an overdose of an anesthetic drug into a cat's vein; this relaxes your cat and painlessly allows the pet to pass away very rapidly, according to the Feline Advisory Bureau. Prior to this procedure, you want to take measures to keep your cat as relaxed as possible to reduce its discomfort and anxiety level.

Things You'll Need

  • Cat pheromone spray
  • Cat carrier
  • Calming flower essence
  • Chamomile hydrosol
  • Portable music player
  • Classical music CD
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Instructions

    • 1

      Stay relaxed and calm prior to the euthanization procedure. While you may want to cry and express your emotions at the pending loss of your beloved pet, your cat can sense this distress and it will make it agitated and upset as well. Remaining calm will allow your cat to also calm down before the procedure.

    • 2

      Spray a calming synthetic cat pheromone spray on the inside of your cat's carrier 15 minutes before placing the cat inside to travel to the veterinarian. Concentrate the spray on all four corners of the carrier, with two sprays on the top and bottom. The pheromones mimic those of a cat's cheeks, providing the cat with a feeling of comfort and reassurance.

    • 3

      Administer a calming flower essence 30 to 60 minutes prior to the procedure. Some sprays come with a dropper, others with a spray. Place two sprays or four drops of the flower essence directly on the cat's tongue to calm it.

    • 4

      Give your cat an aromatherapy massage at home and in the veterinarian's office before the procedure. Spritz your hands lightly with a calming chamomile hydrosol and very gently massage the cat's back, sides and head. Watch for any signs of pain due to extensive illness or injury.

    • 5

      Play soothing classical music CD or collection of digital classical music for your cat at home prior to leaving for the veterinarian's office. If possible, ask your veterinarian if you can bring a small, portable music player to play the calming songs in the office near your cat prior to and during the procedure.