I stumbled onto this DVM 360 article at the link below in its archives while checking for the CAETA euthanasia survey piece. It’s about a study of the ways that those who’ve had a pet euthanized have responded. It also mentions the stigma associated with pet loss that says if there’s any appropriate mourning at all for this, it should be less than the mourning for loss of human animal family members, friends or relatives. If you’ve had a pet euthanized, what was your response? If you’ve not had a pet euthanized, how do you think you’d respond. The article at the link below will allow you to compare your responses to those in the study. I’m quite certain you’ll find it very interesting if not also very informative and helpful.
I’m always gratified to find information about companion animal euthanasia because, as you may know, I regard this most important procedure as the ignored stepchild of veterinary medicine. This is resulting in a tremendous amount of unnecessary trauma. I’ll continue to do all I can to keep you informed about improvements and ways you may help. Meanwhile, please consider doing all you can to make certain that each pet euthanasia, or “good death” is worthy of that title.
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Michael, of PEI
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