Posts by Dr. Kathleen Cooney
Setting 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…
Read MoreCAETA Euthanasia Case; Bella the painful cat
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 MoreMy First Euthanasias Weren’t the Best, and That’s OK
If you’ve spent enough time with me, you’ve likely heard about my first few euthanasia experiences, and how they weren’t my best. Compassionate yes, but technically challenging for me. My…
Read MoreAssessing Unconsciousness Before Intraorgan Euthanasia Injections in Pets
With the recent trend of intraorgan euthanasia methods on the rise in animals as reported by the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA), I want to offer useful pointers on…
Read MoreCAETA Euthanasia Case; Denzel the anxious 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 MoreBecome a Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian and Professional
“I’m Dr. Kathleen Cooney and I’m a Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian.” This feels great to say and it’s been a long time coming. Over the years, many of you have…
Read MoreA New Approach to Intracardiac Euthanasia Injections in Small Animals
For many years, the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA), has taught the intracardiac euthanasia technique in one particular manner for companion animals. I’ll call it “the common way,” which…
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