Part I of a 10-part series. View this (pay-per-view) or register to participate in the online CAETA Certificate Course - the self-paced 10-hour program in which participants can earn a Certificate and Professional Seal of Excellence in companion animal euthanasia. Learn More: http://bit.ly/VVCAETA Euthanasia is a very broad and diverse procedure with deep history and ethical implications. For decades, the veterinary profession has been evolving the act of taking life to match current welfare and societal demands. In this session, we explore the history of euthanasia as it pertains to all species, review our country’s euthanasia guidelines, and examine the ethics behind it all. After completing this session, participants will be able to: - Comprehend the broad history of animal euthanasia - Understand how the methods we use today have come about - Appreciate ethical nuances around this sensitive topic Running time: 54 mins Member Fee: $30; Free registration for Premium VetVine Membership subscribers http://vetvine.com/article/181/evidence-based-update-subscriptions)

You might also like

An Emerging Aftercare Option: Water-based Cremation

01/15/2022

After the death of an animal the aftercare options commonly considered include burial (if legally pe...

Read More

Euthanasia: Caregiver and Pet Considerations

06/21/2021

Part 2 of a 10-part series. View this (pay-per-view) or register to participate in the online CAETA...

Read More

Euthanasia: Physiology and Pharmacology

08/21/2019

To be available for viewing On Demand. Part 3 of a 10-part series. View this (pay-per-view) or re...

Read More

Pre-euthanasia Sedation and Anesthesia

08/21/2019

To be available for viewing On Demand. Part 4 of a 10-part series. View this (pay-per-view) or re...

Read More

Euthanasia Techniques

08/21/2019

To be available for viewing On Demand. Part 5 of a 10-part series. View this (pay-per-view) or re...

Read More

Euthanasia - Challenging Situations

08/21/2019

To be available for viewing On Demand. Part 6 of a 10-part series. View this (pay-per-view) or re...

Read More