Why was this horse put down?

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I want to live in a world where humans have the same right to a good death as animals. I should hate to live in a world where animals are treated the way we treat humans - with no regard for welfare, but only a blind obligation to maintain "life" in the vaguest sense of the word at all costs.

With my husband, we nursed his mother at home through a terminal illness. The pain and indignity that she was subjected to when we were not present was appalling. Her last lucid words were "how much longer do I have to endure this?". Her words say more than I can.

At the same time, my Dad was being treated for AML. I am relieved that when he relapsed and made the decision not to be treated that he was treated with care, dignity and humanity. Ultimately we could not fulfil his wish for him to pass at home due to a femoral catheter, but the ward nursing staff were superb.

This ... We treat humans appallingly

Too often this is correct.

We need to have a frank and open discussion regarding human euthanasia.
Anyone heard of the Liverpool pathway?

Yes, and I shudder. There are better ways.