Originally posted by ramanth
I don't think the vet should give the drug to the owner to administer... too much risk factor, even if the vet knows there is a sick animal.

But I have no problems with vets making the house call and coming to the home to ease the pain of the animal.

I hope if I have to make that aweful decision that the vet can come to my house.
Veterinarians are highly regulated in regards to narcotics, just as a medical doctor is. I'm sure this is the reason they a vet wouldn't consider sending medication home. My vet's office has been broken into at least 3 times since we have been going there, and the perpetrator always goes straight for the locked cabinet with the narcotic drugs. I am certain this must be the reason. But I can completely understand why the woman would prefer to have her cat die in her own home, rather than in the vet's office. I have only had to do this once, but I was a wreck when it was over and had to sit in my car for a long time before I could even think about driving away.