When assisting with euthanasia it is important to be familiar with the necessary equipment. Both the veterinary surgeon and the client will appreciate prompt preparation.

• Consent form
• Curved scissors or surgical clippers
• Methylated spirit and a cotton wool pad
• Suitably-sized syringe containing Lethobarb/Euthatal
• Suitably-sized needles/intravenous catheters & bung (depending on vet's preference)
• 2.5cm Elastoplast
• Vetbed for the pet to sit or lie on

The following should also be close to hand, but kept out of sight of the client:

• Muzzles/tranquillizing drugs in case the animal is aggressive
• Labels for collars/leads/baskets
• Label to identify the pet's body
• Large plastic sack & cable tie (make sure that the sack is the correct colour for the type of disposal chosen by the client)
• Permanent marker to label the sack