I belong to the school of thought that treats all animals in the compound as pets. Sometimes pets including cats and dogs suffer from debilitating conditions and it seems that the only recourse is euthanasia. Their continued existence can sometimes become a form of torture. I am referring to such conditions as melanomas and certain congenital abnormalities. One of these situations is when a pet becomes a threat like when a dog attacks and kills or mains a child due to reasons not well understood, that is the pet becomes a clear and present danger. There is also the situation where a pet is killed for consumption to feed other carnivorous pets or for the palate, cases of extreme morbidity due to old age, the list can go on. One point to note is that such killings should be done only if its absolutely necessary. What are recommended humane techniques of dispensing with such pets if it has to be done?
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