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Why is euthanasia illegal for humans but it is legal to euthanize an animal?
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∙ 13y ago
It's not OK to euthanize an animal - this procedure is carried out only for incurable diseases. Hunting animals and killing them is another thing. Some time ago, in some countries, humans were euthanized (as a form of capital punishment) with an injection, electricity, etc. Nowadays there is death penalty in one or two countries at most in the whole world. NO ONE has the right to take another human's life.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoHumans have never had the same respect for the lives of animals as they have for the lives of them selves in the society they are a part of. Humans have traditionally used animals to work for them and to eat them. when these animals become useless at the task they are expected to fulfill then they are simply put down, it is a simple matter of economics. This relationship with animals also makes it easy for humans to euthenase animals such as pets on compassionate grounds. However when it comes to killing humans that are ill there is a risk that this concept may get abused to do away with people who do not want to be done away with. At least when a person was wrongfully signed into an insane asylum he had a bit of a chance of getting out.
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If human euthanasia is illegal then why is animal euthanasia legal?
Animals do not have the same legal rights as humans.
How much Benadryl will euthanize a cat?
Benadryl is a medication intended for humans not animals. There is a risk of a slow and painful death if given to a cat or any other animal.
What is humane death by euthanasia?
Euthanasia (which comes from Greek for 'good death') results in a humane death when the animal (or human) dies with a minimum of pain or anxiety. In companion animals such as dogs and cats, this is generally achieved by giving a sedative to the animal (particularly if the animal has severe injuries or is manic) then giving an overdose of barbituates intravenously. Production animals such as cattle and hogs are more routinely euthanized by stunning the animal with a projectile into the brain cavity then (when the animal is insensible to pain) slicing open the jugular veins and/or carotid arteries. Euthanasia of humans is currently illegal in the United States, except when so ordered by the courts as a punishment for particularly heinous crimes (referred to as the death penalty).
What is the cost for euthanasia for humans?
100 pounds
Why don't muslims euthanize suffering animals?
Muslims are against euthanasia. They believe that all human life is sacred because it is given by Allah, and that Allah chooses how long each person will live. Human beings should not interfere in this.
What is meant by the term euthanasia?
Euthanasia is the ending of a life because of pain, illness, or immense suffering. It can can refer to "assisted suicide" (voluntary) or the ending of a life without the person's consent (active). It refers to either humans or animals. Euthanasia of humans is illegal in many parts of the world and there is much debate of whether it is murder or not.
Is it correct English to say- the animal should be euthanized instead of put down?
The terms are not equivalent though both mean putting to death. To euthanise -- or euthanize if you are writing American -- is to bring about a painless death, mainly referring to humans. To put down never refers to humans, except possibly the worst offenders, and does not imply any particular way of killing. Although the term sometimes includes euthanasia, particularly with regard to pet animals, putting down could be brutal and painful. It more often refers to a single animal than to slaughter such as occurs in abattoirs and hen barns.
Why is natural death - but with medicine and painkillers so there is no suffering - better for animals than euthanasia?
euthanasia is expensive and in some countries is illegal even to be used on humans. Because it is taking life and this by some can be considered murder. Natural death means that no one is responsible for the killing but can be done with little suffering using medicine.
Is Euthanization The Only Way?
Euthanasia (which means good death) is a method used to prevent the unwarranted suffering of animals that cannot be returned to an acceptable quality of living, when the expense of salvaging an animal through medical means is not affordable, and often when an animal has shown aggression and is deemed intractable. Humane euthanasia of humans is also legal in some countries. Euthanasia can be acheived using many methods, chemical (pentabarbital), asphyxia (suffocation), mechanical (dead bolt or bullet) are basic examples.
Is euthanasia about humans?
In the United States, most euthanasia procedures are for animals and are performed by veterinarians. However, in Oregon physician-assisted suicide (a form of euthanasia) is legal under strict medical oversight, and the death penalty (state-sponsored involuntary euthanasia) is legal throughout the United States.
What are the positive effect of euthanasia?
In both human and animal euthanasia, the positive aspects are a painless death that, in many cases, brings an end to severe chronic pain and suffering. The person dying can sometimes say goodbye, and family/friends for both humans and animals can say goodbye as well. Particularly in animal euthanasia, the animal can be put down in a comfortable environment such as home or a favorite blanket to help comfort the animal during the process.
Why euthanize animals who are attacking people?
When an animal becomes a danger to humans, there is no choice but to kill it. Some animals that bite may have rabies. Animals with rabies absolutely must be killed, because they're dangerous; they can pass down the deadly disease onto us by just one bite. In my opinion, any dangerous animal should be euthanized.
