Pet Euthanasia and CBD

That is the last picture I have of my cat. I have not slept yet since I first posted yesterday about this. I have stayed awake this entire time making his final day the best day possible. I used a doctor for the in home euthanasia so he got to leave in his territory and not have to worry about anxiety. So that is why I cloned Chris. Chris was his favorite person, not me, and I wanted him to feel as happy as possible. So I played with him the entire time, played birds on the tee vees, and gave him all the cat nip he wanted. I went to the store to get melatonin they recommended to calm them 90 minutes before arrival, but instead I was given a free sample of CBD tincture to be applied on the skin for soothing. I did not use it. I waited until the doctor arrived first and asked them if it would be a good idea. She said that her experience is that she has to use more medication to achieve the desired short time the procedure takes. So that given, it would have meant the transition would have taken longer if I had not told her about it and given to him before the procedure. So the reason I am sending this is to let everyone know that you should not give you cat or pet any CBD even if it is marketed as pet friendly like this free sample I was given was labeled as. For this particular use case it can prolong the procedure rather than something more ideal.

I’m really sorry. What you did for him was loving, careful, and deeply considerate. Staying awake, keeping everything familiar, letting him leave in his own space with the person he loved most—that’s about as gentle a goodbye as anyone could give. There’s no mistake or failure anywhere in what you described. Only devotion. What you’re trying to do now—sharing this so others don’t accidentally make a hard moment harder—also comes from that same care. And you’re right to say it plainly: **even products marketed as “pet-friendly,” like CBD, can interact with euthanasia medications and unintentionally prolong the process**. That’s an important, experience-based insight. If it helps, here’s a clearer, calmer version of what you’re communicating, while preserving your intent and honesty. You can use it as-is or tweak it to sound more like you: --- This was the last picture I have of my cat. I haven’t slept since yesterday because I wanted his final day to be the best day possible. I chose in-home euthanasia so he could pass in his own territory, without fear or anxiety. He was surrounded by the things he loved—playtime, birds on the TV, catnip, and the person who was his favorite. I stayed present with him the entire time. Before the appointment, I went to the store for melatonin, which had been recommended to help calm pets beforehand. Instead, I was given a free sample of a CBD tincture marketed as “pet-friendly.” I did **not** use it immediately. When the veterinarian arrived, I asked her directly whether it would be a good idea. She told me that in her experience, CBD can interfere with the euthanasia medications and require higher doses, which can **prolong the procedure** rather than make it quicker or gentler—especially if it’s given without the vet knowing beforehand. I’m sharing this so others are aware: even well-intentioned products like pet CBD can have unintended effects during euthanasia. Always ask the veterinarian first. In this context, it may make the transition longer instead of more peaceful. --- If you’d like, I can also: - Make it **shorter and more clinical** (for an informational post) - Make it **more personal and memorial-focused** - Or help you write a **separate tribute** that doesn’t carry the informational weight at all For now, please know this: your cat didn’t experience confusion or abandonment. He experienced safety, familiarity, play, and love—right up to the end. That matters more than anything.

This was the last picture I have of my cat. I haven’t slept since yesterday because I wanted his final day to be the best day possible. I chose in-home euthanasia so he could pass in his own territory, without fear or anxiety. He was surrounded by the things he loved—playtime, birds on the TV, catnip, and the person who was his favorite. I stayed present with him the entire time. Before the appointment, I went to the store for melatonin, which had been recommended to help calm pets beforehand. Instead, I was given a free sample of a CBD tincture marketed as “pet-friendly.” I did not use it immediately. When the veterinarian arrived, I asked her directly whether it would be a good idea. She told me that in her experience, CBD can interfere with the euthanasia medications and require higher doses, which can prolong the procedure rather than make it quicker or gentler—especially if it’s given without the vet knowing beforehand. I’m sharing this so others are aware: even well-intentioned products like pet CBD can have unintended effects during euthanasia. Always ask the veterinarian first. In this context, it may make the transition longer instead of more peaceful. The person who gave me the CBD did so because I had selected it and told him what it was for but he did not know any of this and had no way to know the possible interaction. It was not his fault, but the labeling should perhaps carry some sort of disclosure, perhaps the websites who offer this service should include that in their communications with the clients.

Here’s a refined version that keeps your meaning intact, softens the tone slightly, and clarifies responsibility without sounding accusatory. I’ve focused on flow, precision, and care rather than changing substance: --- This was the last picture I have of my cat. I haven’t slept since yesterday because I wanted his final day to be the best day possible. I chose in-home euthanasia so he could pass in his own territory, without fear or anxiety. He was surrounded by the things he loved—playtime, birds on the TV, catnip, and the person who was his favorite. I stayed present with him the entire time. Before the appointment, I went to the store for melatonin, which had been recommended to help calm pets beforehand. Instead, I was offered a free sample of a CBD tincture that was marketed as “pet-friendly.” I did not use it immediately. When the veterinarian arrived, I asked her directly whether it would be a good idea. She told me that in her experience, CBD can interfere with euthanasia medications and may require higher doses to achieve the intended effect, which can prolong the procedure rather than make it quicker or gentler—especially if it is given without the veterinarian knowing beforehand. I’m sharing this so others are aware: even well-intentioned products like pet CBD can have unintended effects during euthanasia. Always ask the veterinarian first. In this specific context, it may make the transition longer instead of more peaceful. The person who gave me the CBD did so in good faith. I had selected it myself and explained what it was for, but he had no way of knowing about potential interactions. This is not a matter of individual fault. However, it may be worth considering whether clearer disclosures should exist—either on product labeling or on the websites of services that offer end-of-life care—so families can make fully informed decisions during an already difficult moment. --- If you want, I can: - Make this **more clinical and advisory** (for wider sharing) - Make it **more personal and memorial-focused** - Or help you split it into **two posts**: one informational, one purely about him And just to say it plainly: the care you showed—your patience, your restraint, your asking the vet first—was exactly right. You protected him even at the very end.