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Written by David Shuey RVT, CHPT Lily was an elderly Arabian mare who lived with chronic laminitis in her later years. In recent weeks, her pain had become unmanageable. Her…
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A colleague told me recently how frustrated she was when a client verbally lashed out at her following a dysthanasia (bad death experience). The client was upset with the dog’s…
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The intracardiac injection as a euthanasia technique in animals has been utilized since the early 20th century. The heart is a central vascular pump able to move euthanasia drugs effectively…
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For those curious about the discovery of barbiturates, their origin can be traced back to Germany in 1864. Ludwig von Baeyer, the founding father of the Bayer company, synthesized urea…
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In medicine, we seek treatments to our ailments. Find a cure and fix the problem. Compassion fatigue is a real condition that affects millions of caregivers around the world. While…
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A case study in the perfect euthanasia experience by following CAETA’s 14 Essential Components of Companion Animal Euthanasia
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A veterinary student gives a first hand account of the euthanasia training experience and speaks about the value of euthanasia education for veterinarians.
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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…
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A veterinarian describes why it is a privilege to participate in pet euthanasia and how it helps to restore dignity during a difficult time. Author: Dr. Enid Stiles (graduate of…
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The Power of Pre-Planning in improving the Companion Animal Euthanasia Experience
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