Euthanasia Techniques
A Brief History of Pentobarbital
For those curious about the discovery of barbiturates, their origin can be traced back to Germany in 1864. Ludwig von Baeyer, the founding father of the Bayer company, synthesized urea…
Read MoreUtilizing Euthanasia to Reduce Compassion Fatigue
In medicine, we seek treatments to our ailments. Find a cure and fix the problem. Compassion fatigue is a real condition that affects millions of caregivers around the world. While…
Read MoreEuthanasia Curriculum – A Student Perspective
A veterinary student gives a first hand account of the euthanasia training experience and speaks about the value of euthanasia education for veterinarians.
Read MoreDuring Pet Euthanasia, Sometimes How We Say Hello is as Important as How We Say Goodbye
Pet euthanasia in the modern era is more of an experience than a medical act. For the veterinary team, it’s an artful blend of empathy, time management, medical procedure, and connecting…
Read MoreWhat’s Behind a Good Pet Euthanasia?
Have you ever thought about how much really goes into a euthanasia appointment? If you really start to explore all the components that go into a good death experience, it’s…
Read MoreThe Growing Trend of Intraorgan Injections for Pet Euthanasia
As a newly minted mobile veterinarian, my first home euthanasia experience was anything but perfect. A sweet old Golden Retriever named Sage was about to teach me the importance of…
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