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I recently read an opinion article where the author complained about having to pay for the euthanasia of their dog. They claimed that since they had spent significant money at…
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This week I helped a sweet cat named Charlie with what I refer to as age related changes plus kidney failure. Age related changes are those often seen in geriatric…
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As a pet patient reaches the natural end of its life, clients face the difficult decision of continuing care or opting for euthanasia. They seek guidance for what’s best for…
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There are some growing trends that are making the use of intravenous propofol less necessary during animal euthanasia. In companion animal medicine, it’s very common for veterinary staff to administer…
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Feeling nostalgic today, I tracked down the original digital copy of my in-home pet euthanasia book from 2011. In particular, chapter 10 on Starting a Euthanasia Service caught my eye. …
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For the past 3 years, I’ve been recording my patients’ euthanasia appointments. It started out of as necessity to give myself protection should a client every voice concerns about my…
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Today is a special day for me. I’ve been accepted as a resident in the American College of Animal Welfare (ACAW). Yes! Since starting this journey back in 2020, my…
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CAETA is growing. After 5 years, we have reached an educational tipping point, when bringing on talented people is needed to meet the demand for companion animal euthanasia training events. …
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It’s been 3 years since I euthanized my Daisy, a sweet old Jack Russell Terrier with a love for chasing bunnies and keeping a watchful eye on her family. As…
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Written by Dr. Kris August. Shared by the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA) as a reminder for our readers about the importance of taking time in pet loss; to…
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