Posts by Dr. Kathleen Cooney
CAETA 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…
Read MoreReducing Pain During Pre-Euthanasia Sedative Injections
Pain has no place during euthanasia. By popular demand these days, pet patients are being given sedation medications to relax them into deep sleep before the administration of euthanasia solution,…
Read MoreEvangelizing New Euthanasia Protocols to CoWorkers
I’m buzzing with excitement after this year’s IAAHPC animal hospice conference. There were dynamic topics related to palliative medicine, hospice care, business, and of course, pet euthanasia. During one of…
Read MoreTeaching About Pet Euthanasia Takes Love and Passion
This week, the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA) is adding more Instructors to our team. Over the past few months, growing our speaker bureau has been a priority, as…
Read MoreReducing Active Signs of Dying During Pet Euthanasia
A quiet death is perceived as a better death. I’ve never heard it stated otherwise, whether human or animal. A quiet death denotes acceptance, one without struggle or resistance. And…
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