Posts by Dr. Kathleen Cooney
During Pet Euthanasia, Sometimes How We Say Hello is as Important as How We Say Goodbye
Pet euthanasia in the modern era is more of an experience than a medical act. For the veterinary team, it’s an artful blend of empathy, time management, medical procedure, and connecting with those present. For our clients heavily bonded with their pet(s), feeling safe and supported is paramount right from the start. This connection or…
Read MoreThe Power of Pre-Planning
The Power of Pre-Planning in improving the Companion Animal Euthanasia Experience
Read MoreWhat’s Behind a Good Pet Euthanasia?
Have you ever thought about how much really goes into a euthanasia appointment? If you really start to explore all the components that go into a good death experience, it’s no wonder euthanasia appointments are being scheduled for longer and longer time slots in the day’s calendar. There is a lot that goes into making…
Read MoreThe Growing Trend of Intraorgan Injections for Pet Euthanasia
As a newly minted mobile veterinarian, my first home euthanasia experience was anything but perfect. A sweet old Golden Retriever named Sage was about to teach me the importance of options. Intravenous injection of a euthanasia solution is traditionally the most common method to achieving a peaceful death in pets. Having not placed IV catheters…
Read MoreWhat is a Fear Free Euthanasia?
The Fear Free movement is alive and well thanks to the Fear Free Pet initiative, led my Dr. Marty Becker. The goal of the Fear Free program, within every veterinary appointment, is to reduce Fear, Anxiety, and Stress, known as FAS. In reducing FAS, the pet patient will feel safer in returning to the hospital…
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