My cat was NOT sedated prior to being euthanized. He was 18 and I knew all his cried.He howled in pain as the process was on going before his body spasmed in death throws. It was barbaric and inhumane. Please require that ALL clinics sedate animals prior to being euthanized. I am still having nightmares where I hear him scream out and watch his body convulse. I already suffer from PTSD and this just made the whole situation worse! Don't let his death or my suffering be in vain!