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Saṃsāra is most popularly known in Buddhism, where it is a journey of the soul towards its ultimate goal, enlightenment. Depending on how you live your life and karma, you may continue this cycle of suffering indefinitely. You can escape this fate if you follow The Four Noble Truths, a blueprint of sorts aimed at escaping this endless cycle. 

Most atheists are quick to deny any existence of an afterlife on the basis of the lack of evidence. But the absence of proof is not proof of absence. Who’s to say that there isn’t an entirely separate plane of existence that we have yet to access? Additionally, we’ve all read about people who’ve gone through near-death experiences (now referred to as NDEs) and their recollections when they were clinically dead. 

Many of these NDEs depict similar scenarios, seeing some sort of light at the end of a tunnel, all while having vivid recollections of their life’s memories. Some of these stories stand out more than others, though. One of the most popular books, selling over 7 million copies before becoming a movie, is Heaven Is For Real. It depicts the story of a young boy named Colton, who was clinically dead for three earthly minutes. During this time, he reportedly sat on Jesus’ lap while speaking to his miscarried sister, of whom he had no knowledge. 

Why do humans like to believe in an afterlife?

Whether or not an afterlife exists, many of us like to put stock into such an idea for a variety of reasons. Research has found that humans are naturally inclined to believe in gods and an afterlife. In this study, the researchers found that humans are natural “dualists” capable of separating the existence between body and soul. This means that we believe we can retain memories of our identity and our consciousness beyond death.

Conclusion

I believe that humans try to make sense of an afterlife because the idea of death scares them. That inescapable despair that someday it’s all just going to end can eat many people up inside that it would just be more comforting to believe in an afterlife than not.

Is there a life after death? We do not know, but writing the possibility off is just as absurd as betting your entire life savings that there is one.

• Ketamine

Ketamine is another anesthetic, usually complemented by valium to get results similar to Telazol. As an overdose, Ketamine/Valium and Telazol are practically the same in results. Most veterinarians prefer Telazol because it is not as strictly controlled by the DEA as Ketamine is (as Ketamine has been abused as a “club drug”).

• Propofol

Propofol, appropriately nicknamed “milk of amnesia” for its white color, is another commonly used anesthetic. It is relatively more expensive than previous drugs, but it is also highly effective. 

• Medetomidine

Pfizer markets this drug as Domitor. This drug works incredibly well in inducing pain-relieving sedation with a sting-less intramuscular injection (All the drugs before this one should be administered IV). 

• Acepromazine

Known as Ace, this tranquilizer is commonly used by vets to calm aggressive dogs down through IM injection. Ace is relatively inexpensive and isn’t prone to abuse. One problem is that some animals may react to the IM injection sting, but this drug can be administered IV too. 

• Xylazine

Many vets use this inexpensive drug as a component of their first injection cocktail too. Xylazine is commonly used as a horse tranquilizer, but it also serves as an excellent anesthetic for small animals. 

Barbiturates

Almost all veterinarians use barbiturates for the second injection. These drugs are typically administered IV and induce cardiac arrest within seconds. Barbiturates are responsible for effectively mercy killing your fur buddy.

Getting prepared 

So, you have everything you need to carry out the procedure. The only thing left to do is to prepare everyone for what will happen. Your family members should spend an ample amount of time saying their last goodbyes to this beloved companion. 

It’s going to be overwhelming that some won’t want to be in the same room during the procedure. It’s advisable to keep sensitive children away from the room since this experience could traumatize them. One downside to home euthanization is that memories of the event will remain in the place long after. 

As soon as you say your goodbyes, you’ll want to lay your furry friend on potty pads or a tarp, making clean up more convenient. Once your dog’s brain stops, they will likely empty their bladder and bowels. 

How do I perform the euthanization?

If your state laws allow it, and you can get a hold of the necessary drugs, this is generally the procedure for euthanizations. First, you sedate the animal with the first injection cocktail. The first injection cocktail usually consists of Telazol, Propofol, and Ketamine. They give this to pets who frighten easily and can’t stay still. However, if your dog is already very sick and barely moves, they may not need this.

Second, comes the final injection, the barbiturates. This seizure medication will induce cardiac arrest within 15 seconds to 2 minutes after IV injection. You might see movement from your dog, but don’t be alarmed. These are the remainder of the electrical impulses after the brain waves cease. It does not signal pain or incomplete euthanasia; it’s a completely natural effect. 

Handling your dog’s remains

Once your pal passes away, you’ll have to deal with their remains. You’ll want to check with the law for burial laws if you plan on burying your dog in your yard. Another valid option is cremation, which gives you the opportunity of spreading your dog’s ashes in someplace special. 

Final words

Letting go of a dog is just like losing a family member. And like any beloved family member, your dog deserves only the best. Any misstep in this operation could prove uncomfortable or even painful for your furry friend. To avoid these as much as possible, you should let the professionals handle this operation. I wish you the best during this troubled t

• God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1
• Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress. He brought them out of darkness, the utter darkness, and broke away their chains. Psalm 107:13-14
• “He heals the wounds of every shattered heart.” Psalm 147:3
• “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes and eliminate death entirely. No one will mourn or weep any longer. The pain of wounds will no longer exist, for the old order has ceased.” Revelation 21:4
• Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.” John 11:25

Verses for Coping With Death

• Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14
• After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage one another with these words. 1 Thessalonians 4:17-18
• But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 19:14 (Related: 11 Comforting Songs For Parents Who Lost a Child)
• So it is not the will of my Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish. Matthew 18:14
• The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; the devout are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil. Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death. Isaiah 57:1-2
• Then I heard a voice from heaven say, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.” Revelation 14:13
• For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39

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