Posts by Dr. Kathleen Cooney
Fast or Slow Pet Euthanasia Appointments; Meeting everyone’s needs
Euthanasia appointments for animals center around the medical act to end life. The complete appointment layers in details that support the dying patient’s needs as well as loved ones. Euthanasias…
Read MoreWhat to Call Pet Euthanasia Drugs When Children Are Present
Discussing pet euthanasia with children has always been a challenge for veterinary professionals. It’s a bit unnerving to describe what’s about to take place to a young mind who may…
Read MoreActive Signs of Death During Pet Euthanasia and How to Reduce Them
Long have veterinarians tried to reduce active signs of death during pet euthanasia. A quiet death, with minimal to no movement from the pet’s body, is always preferred. Seeing a…
Read MoreCAETA Euthanasia Case; Rosie the elderly rat
The Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA) invites you to consider the following fictional euthanasia case and reflect on how to proceed. After reviewing the case, read the questions and…
Read MoreHow Veterinary Social Workers Can Improve Euthanasia Appointments
This past weekend, I had the pleasure of partaking in the 8th annual Veterinary Social Work summit hosted by the IAVSW. This was not my first time attending this event,…
Read MoreProving Pet Ownership Before Euthanizing
Without question, pet euthanasia is a final and irreversible procedure. The decisions leading up to it are taken seriously by both parties, veterinarian and pet owner. There has to be…
Read MoreSetting Boundaries and Expectations Around Pet Euthanasia
Helping pet patients with euthanasia as they reach the natural end of their life remains one of my greatest honors. Those of you out there doing the same know what…
Read MoreCAETA Euthanasia Case; Tommy the edematous dog
The Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA) invites you to consider the following fictional euthanasia case and reflect on how to proceed. After reviewing the case, read the questions and…
Read MoreWhat It’s Like to Euthanize Animals at the Local Animal Shelter as a Locum
Euthanizing companion animals is a familiar part of our culture, and it occurs at the veterinary hospital, the home, or the animal shelter. Animals deemed too sick or unable to…
Read MoreA Message of Strength for DVM Graduates
It’s the season of graduation for thousands of newly-minted veterinarians. This blog is for you graduates as you prepare to care for dying patients. It can feel scary to navigate…
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