Euthanasia Techniques

Euthanasia appointments for animals center around the medical act to end life. The complete appointment layers in details that support the dying patient’s needs as well as loved ones. Euthanasias…

Discussing pet euthanasia with children has always been a challenge for veterinary professionals. It’s a bit unnerving to describe what’s about to take place to a young mind who may…

I’m proud to be a nostalgic person who loves creating memories I can reminisce over. Reflecting on the life of my pets is a perfect example. Pets are woven into…

Long have veterinarians tried to reduce active signs of death during pet euthanasia. A quiet death, with minimal to no movement from the pet’s body, is always preferred. Seeing a…

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…

This past weekend, I had the pleasure of partaking in the 8th annual Veterinary Social Work summit hosted by the IAVSW. This was not my first time attending this event,…

Without question, pet euthanasia is a final and irreversible procedure. The decisions leading up to it are taken seriously by both parties, veterinarian and pet owner. There has to be…

 Have you ever noticed how many times a day a veterinary professional says or writes, “Sorry”. When bringing this point to the forefront, many veterinary team members are surprised by…

Helping pet patients with euthanasia as they reach the natural end of their life remains one of my greatest honors. Those of you out there doing the same know what…

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…