The “good death” revolution—Companion animal euthanasia in the modern ageNovember 16, 2020With the increased attention given to the human-animal bond, particularly during COVID; the emotional complexity of animals; and the recent and welcomed focus on veterinary wellness, the importance of a good death has risen to center stage.
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Euthanasia certification strengthens client-veterinarian relationshipSeptember 21, 2020The process of helping a pet cross the Rainbow Bridge can make or break a veterinary team’s relationship with a client.
Why euthanasia will never be the sameAugust 19, 2020Most of us recognize COVID has done something to our clients’ collective psyche. How most socially distanced humans interact with their nonhuman friends has been altered, irrevocably.
5 Questions With… Johanna Kingsley, DVM, owner of Kingsley Veterinary ServicesAugust 7, 2020Dr. Kingsley owns and operates a mobile animal practice that offers home euthanasia and palliative care services.
MightyVet video explores euthanasia’s effect on veterinariansFebruary 11, 2020Euthanasia takes an emotional toll on even the most seasoned animal health professionals, and an award-winning video by MightyVet hopes to spark dialogue on this issue.
Updated euthanasia guidelines help ensure more humane passingJanuary 28, 2020For many veterinarians, euthanatizing animals is the toughest part of the profession, which is why the latest release from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) aims to make this practice as humane as possible.
When it’s more than a dental problemOctober 17, 2019We had a tough day at the clinic recently. Working in the specialty of dentistry and oral surgery, it’s rare we need to broach the topic of euthanasia.
AVMA publishes guidelines for the depopulation of animalsApril 3, 2019 The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has released Guidelines for the Depopulation of Animals, a set of procedures and direction designed to help veterinarians make humane decisions in critical situations. “Humanely ending the lives of animals is one of the most difficult, but necessary, tasks for veterinarians to oversee,” says chair of the AVMA panel on depopulation, Steven Leary, DVM, DACLAM. “During times of crisis or major catastrophe, depopulation of affected animals may sometimes …
Osteosarcoma: Beyond amputation and euthanasiaMarch 12, 2019When a patient is diagnosed with osteosarcoma, we tend to focus on three options: • the “gold standard,” i.e. amputation with or without chemotherapy; • what many call palliative care, meaning pain medication and rest; or • euthanasia. But what if amputation is not an option? What if chemotherapy or radiation is out of the owner’s financial capabilities? Or a couple of medications are not enough to numb the pain? What if …
AVMA to change euthanasia guidelinesOctober 30, 2018The use of CO2 for aquatic species in regards to euthanasia is part of one of the proposed updates to the American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA)’s Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals.
