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For many years, veterinarians and pet owners have reached out to me to talk about euthanasia experiences. They seek to understand if what they witnessed was normal, expected, unexpected or…
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I have always approached euthanasia decision-making as finding the path of least regret. Choosing euthanasia is hard. What REALLY prepares someone to elect euthanasia for a beloved friend? The physical…
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Companion animals are likely to leave this world via one of two ways; naturally through the normal progression of physical decline or via euthanasia. Often pet owners make the choice…
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I’ve written before about how confusing controlled substance ordering and handling can be. It takes a village to sort through all the rules and regs to play the game correctly…
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Summer Brooks MS, RVT A few months ago, a member of the Companion Animal Euthanasia Discussion Group on Facebook asked what others do to honor the memory of their patients…
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The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is a leader in veterinary hospital standards. They are well known in the biz for their devotion to protecting the patient and client experience,…
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Not all body bags are created equal, and indeed there are numerous types out there. Those looking for quality prefer bags/containers that are durable, leak proof, and above all respectful…
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It’s easy to take the “If it’s not broke, don’t fix it” approach to euthanasia work. Many practitioners feel comfortable with what they’ve been doing for years, and as long…
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Written by Summer Brooks, MS, RVT. This blog article was inspired by a conversation on the Companion Animal Euthanasia Discussion Group Facebook page. A member posted: “I’ve had a few…
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Grief is such a hard thing. We live in a death-denying society. We hide away our emotions and are shamed into feeling we should be getting over the loss in…
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