I have been in practice for 33 years and I have carried out euthanasia on sick, injured and very aged pets on an almost daily basis. The article suggests, with reference to one report, that animals frequently vomit or soil themselves on entering the room where euthanasia is to take place. I have euthanised animals in my clinic, in people’s homes, in people’s gardens, even in their cars, and this has never been my experience. Robin Hargreaves(Past president, British Veterinary Association), Colne, Lancashire• Join the debate – email guardian.letters@theguardian.com• Read more Guardian letters – click here to visit gu.com/letters• Do you have a photo you’d like to share with Guardian readers? Click here to upload it and we’ll publish the best submissions in the letters spread of our print edition

Source: The Guardian June 02, 2019 17:15 UTC