Abstract: Journal of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences

Abstract:
Domestic animals are assuming an important role in society, becoming members of families and, consequently, care for the well-being of these animals is increasing. Knowing the importance of these beings and their sentience, the concern with the end of life and the existing practices to alleviate suffering, if it exists, are constant. In the twelve-month period, about 1350 animals (dogs and cats) of all ages received clinical care and of these 12% of the animals over seven years of age died, 28% of the number of deaths were euthanized. The main cause of death was neoplasia.