Improving the Euthanasia Experience
The Role of Death Doulas in Pet Euthanasia
As the landscape of pet care evolves, the intersection of veterinary medicine, grief support, and holistic care has led to the emergence of new roles that emphasize emotional, spiritual, and…
Read MoreWhy Pet Euthanasia Work Speaks to Me
When the desire to become a veterinarian first occurred to me, handing my career over to death-centered work was not on my radar. I was primarily interested in caring for…
Read MoreCommon Complaints About Pet Euthanasia
The euthanasia of a beloved pet is one of the most emotionally charged experiences a pet owner can face. While many families find comfort in a peaceful, compassionate process, others…
Read MoreAAHA’s End-of-Life Accreditation; Positive impacts on euthanasia procedures
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,…
Read MoreWhy I’m a Fan of Euthabag
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…
Read MoreHonoring and Grief Rituals for Veterinary Professionals
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…
Read MoreThe Best and Worst Things to Say to People in Grief
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…
Read MoreOxytocin and Euthanasia; An important combination to get right
Recently I have fallen in love with the love hormone oxytocin. While learning ways to establish rapport and build trust with pet owners, this ‘moral molecule’ as it’s sometimes called…
Read MoreWhy the Use of Intravenous Catheters are Gold Standard in Companion Animal Euthanasia
If you take a moment to reflect on the most dangerous substances we inject into the body, you may come up with the same answer as I did. Chemotherapy. These…
Read MoreStress + Symptoms = Euthanasia?
The effects of stress on both animals and humans has been well documented, showing how stress can weaken the immune system, trigger the onset of cancer, increase inflammation, upset the…
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