Posts by Dr. Kathleen Cooney
Oral Pre-Visit Pharmaceuticals for Euthanasia: Go Big
I’ll be the first to tell you I like my patients calm and peaceful before euthanasia. Who wouldn’t? Relaxed pets are safer to work with and this leads to a…
Read MoreTaking a Deeper Look at Intrarenal Euthanasia Injections in Cats
In the coming days, a group of authors including myself are about to finally submit an academic paper on intrarenal euthanasia injections in cats. This study, first started in 2011,…
Read MoreTelehealth and Euthanasia; How they fit together
Telehealth is a hot topic these days. COVID has opened our eyes to what’s possible in the modern tech era. Vet med has been utilizing telehealth since the invention of…
Read MoreRetiring the CAETA Commitment to Excellence Seal
Since the inception of the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy in 2017, the Commitment to Excellence Seal has been offered to graduates of the 10-hour Master Certificate Program for use…
Read MorePet Euthanasia During COVID; a 2021 update
With the COVID pandemic continuing on, CAETA would like to take a moment to address a bit of the new normal around pet euthanasia during this unique time. In a…
Read MorePet Euthanasia Holds Legacies
The very first home euthanasia appointment I facilitated was a bit of a debacle. The dog’s name was Sage and she was an old, beautiful Golden Retriever. While she ultimately…
Read MoreControlled Substance Handling by Veterinary Technicians in U.S. Mobile Euthanasia Services
“If confusion is the first step to knowledge, I must be a genius.” ~ Larry Leisner To say controlled substance management is confusing is an understatement for most of us.…
Read MoreIt’s All About Safe Space
True or false: A good euthanasia is one that is skillfully performed and the desired death comes quickly. The answer is true, but there is often hidden context to questions…
Read MorePet Euthanasia During the Holiday Season; An extra layer of sadness
For many of us, holiday celebrations include our pets. In my home, the dogs have stockings, leftovers are shared, and we will snuggle in to watch traditional holiday movie classics.…
Read MorePet Euthanasia Work Has Ups and Downs
Talk with anyone who performs euthanasia regularly and they’ll tell you the number one comment they hear from clients is “Your job must be really hard” or “I couldn’t do…
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