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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…

What It’s Like to Euthanize Animals at the Local Animal Shelter as a Locum

By Dr. Kathleen Cooney / July 1, 2024

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…

Approaching Clients’ Euthanasia Decisions with Less Judgment

By Rebecca Rose, RVT / June 15, 2024

Deciding to euthanize a beloved family pet is hard work for most clients. It’s hard for them to know what’s best as their pet ages, succumbs to a disease, or…

A Message of Strength for DVM Graduates

By Dr. Kathleen Cooney / June 1, 2024

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…

CAETA Euthanasia Case; Bella the painful cat

By Dr. Kathleen Cooney / May 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…

Receiving Phone Calls About Euthanasia; CSRs – this one’s for you

By Rebecca Rose, RVT / April 15, 2024

As a receptionist or customer service representative (CSR), picking up the phone to discover a client is making their pet’s euthanasia appointment can be difficult. For one, you may be…

My First Euthanasias Weren’t the Best, and That’s OK

By Dr. Kathleen Cooney / April 1, 2024

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…

The Benefits of Having a Euthanasia Training Manual

By Rebecca Rose, RVT / March 15, 2024

“Endings Matter,” explains Dr. Kathleen Cooney. Veterinary patients, clients, and team members deserve to experience and deliver a peaceful euthanasia service each and every time. The veterinary team that takes…

Assessing Unconsciousness Before Intraorgan Euthanasia Injections in Pets

By Dr. Kathleen Cooney / March 1, 2024

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…

CAETA Euthanasia Case; Denzel the anxious dog

By Dr. Kathleen Cooney / February 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…