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Fast or Slow Pet Euthanasia Appointments; Meeting everyone’s needs

By Dr. Kathleen Cooney / December 1, 2024

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…

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What to Call Pet Euthanasia Drugs When Children Are Present

By Dr. Kathleen Cooney / November 15, 2024

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…

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Preserving Memories and the Bond Before Pet Euthanasia

By Lynn Walters, CVT, CHPT / November 1, 2024

I’m proud to be a nostalgic person who loves creating memories I can reminisce over. Reflecting on the life of my pets is a perfect example. Pets are woven into…

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Active Signs of Death During Pet Euthanasia and How to Reduce Them

By Dr. Kathleen Cooney / October 15, 2024

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…

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CAETA Euthanasia Case; Rosie the elderly rat

By Dr. Kathleen Cooney / October 1, 2024

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…

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How Veterinary Social Workers Can Improve Euthanasia Appointments

By Dr. Kathleen Cooney / September 15, 2024

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,…

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Proving Pet Ownership Before Euthanizing

By Dr. Kathleen Cooney / September 1, 2024

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…

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Beyond “Sorry for Your Loss”; Using authentic, sincere communication during pet euthanasia

By Rebecca Rose, RVT / August 15, 2024

 Have you ever noticed how many times a day a veterinary professional says or writes, “Sorry”. When bringing this point to the forefront, many veterinary team members are surprised by…

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Setting Boundaries and Expectations Around Pet Euthanasia

By Dr. Kathleen Cooney / August 1, 2024

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…

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CAETA Euthanasia Case; Tommy the edematous dog

By Dr. Kathleen Cooney / July 15, 2024

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…

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