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I used to own a pet crematory as part of my end-of-life mobile veterinary service. Before this, I worked with local crematories in northern Colorado, all of whom did amazing work…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…