Euthanasia

### **Euthanasia Definition** ‘**The humane, painless and intentional ending of an animal’s life to relieve suffering and prevent further disease.**’ ### **When Is Euthanasia Appropriate** • **Untr...

### **Euthanasia as a Clinical and Emotional Process** Euthanasia can cause vets and owners to feel emotional. It can raise ethical issues within the profession, and when a vet is deciding if euthana...

### **Communication in Euthanasia Discussions** Communication is key when discussing euthanasia with an owner. Situations like this can be emotional, and it is very important to show this during your...

### **Convenience Euthanasia** Convenience euthanasia refers to euthanasia of a **healthy or treatable animal**. The owners may request this for reasons that are **not related to animal welfare**. #...

### **Bereavement in Veterinary Practice** A crucial part of veterinary work is dealing with **bereaved owners**, particularly during euthanasia. Losing a pet can be very upsetting, as owners usually...

### **Quality of Life in End of Life Decision Making** A crucial part of end of life decision making is evaluating an animals **quality of life**, which frequently appears during MMI interviews. It e...