Posts by Dr. Kathleen Cooney
Euthanasia Curriculum – A Student Perspective
A veterinary student gives a first hand account of the euthanasia training experience and speaks about the value of euthanasia education for veterinarians.
Read MoreDuring 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…
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…
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…
Read MoreWhat is a Fear Free Euthanasia?
Updated January 2025 The Fear Free movement is alive and well thanks to the Fear Free Pet Initiative, led by Dr. Marty Becker. The goal of the Fear Free program…
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