Improving the Euthanasia Experience
Preparation for a Peaceful Goodbye
By Dr. Amy Sugar: As veterinary professionals, we are privileged to provide our patients with one final service — ending their suffering through euthanasia. We also have the opportunity to honour the human-animal bond by recognizing the impact of the patient’s relationship with the family. It is a final gift we can give our patients…
Read MorePet Euthanasia Holds Legacies
The very first home euthanasia appointment I facilitated was a bit of a debacle. The dog’s name was Sage and she was an old, beautiful Golden Retriever. While she ultimately did have a peaceful passing, the technical challenges I faced in those 60 minutes stuck with me for years. Looking back, it would have been…
Read MoreRennie’s Story: The Perfect Euthanasia
A case study in the perfect euthanasia experience by following CAETA’s 14 Essential Components of Companion Animal Euthanasia
Read MoreEuthanasia; It’s a Privilege
A veterinarian describes why it is a privilege to participate in pet euthanasia and how it helps to restore dignity during a difficult time. Author: Dr. Enid Stiles (graduate of the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy) Editor: Dr. Kathleen Cooney I consider my time as a veterinarian a privilege. And the reason why is simple,…
Read MoreThe Power of Pre-Planning
The Power of Pre-Planning in improving the Companion Animal Euthanasia Experience
Read MoreWhat is a Fear Free Euthanasia?
The Fear Free movement is alive and well thanks to the Fear Free Pet initiative, led my Dr. Marty Becker. The goal of the Fear Free program, within every veterinary appointment, is to reduce Fear, Anxiety, and Stress, known as FAS. In reducing FAS, the pet patient will feel safer in returning to the hospital…
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