Euthanasia Techniques
CAETA Euthanasia Case; Denzel the anxious dog
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…
Read MoreDelivering an Emotionally Intelligent Euthanasia; Part Two…Gift yourself the valentine of self-regulation and control
As veterinary professionals, we are caregivers who shower love and compassion on others. With all you give to your clients, who is caring for you? It is within your control…
Read MoreElevating Your Skills in Delivering an Emotionally Intelligent Euthanasia; Part One
Emotional Intelligence (EI) is a learned skill. Sure, some folks are born with a higher sense of self-awareness and the ability to perceive their surroundings, and social skills can be…
Read MoreBecome a Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian and Professional
“I’m Dr. Kathleen Cooney and I’m a Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian.” This feels great to say and it’s been a long time coming. Over the years, many of you have…
Read MoreVeterinary Career Success in 2024; Advancing pet euthanasia skills
“Euthanasia is considered one of the most common procedures in veterinary medicine,” states Dr. Kathy Cooney, founder of the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA). You may be surprised to…
Read MoreA New Approach to Intracardiac Euthanasia Injections in Small Animals
For many years, the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA), has taught the intracardiac euthanasia technique in one particular manner for companion animals. I’ll call it “the common way,” which…
Read MoreEuthanasia Appointments are Common During the Holidays; Share the work and find time for peace
Do you feel there is an increase in pet euthanasia services over the holidays? If you do, you are not alone. I asked this question of Erin Bedell, one of…
Read MoreReducing Pain During Pre-Euthanasia Sedative Injections
Pain has no place during euthanasia. By popular demand these days, pet patients are being given sedation medications to relax them into deep sleep before the administration of euthanasia solution,…
Read MoreTeam is the Secret Ingredient in Euthanasia Work
By Rebecca Rose, RVT As we kick off Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week today, we want to reflect on the ways that technicians and everyone on the team can support euthanasia…
Read MoreEvangelizing New Euthanasia Protocols to CoWorkers
I’m buzzing with excitement after this year’s IAAHPC animal hospice conference. There were dynamic topics related to palliative medicine, hospice care, business, and of course, pet euthanasia. During one of…
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