The 10 Do's and Don'ts of Euthanasia 30 mins FREE CPD

I consider euthanasia to be one of the most sacred duties I have as a vet tech. It is my job that the pet's passing is as peaceful as possible, and is literally a "good death." So when they think of their pet's last moment, it will be a positive memory. (as positive as possible) One thing I would like to see is more recommendations on how to discuss behavioral euthanasia. I am part of a group that is for people who have had to go through behavioral euthanasia - and the EXTREME guilt they feel euthanizing a physically healthy pet. And guilt of waiting too long - often brought on by an attack that caused injury. This is never an easy issue to discuss and the client often experiences trauma that can last years! Fear of being around a dog, and even more, fear of ever adopting another dog (and again not seeing the aggression/attack coming.) I'm so encouraged that every one of the 10 do's I already do. My mom came with me the first time I had to euthanize one of my pets. I was in tech school so I knew what would happen. She did not...and did not say anything to me until after (she was relieved that he wasn't in pain or didn't cry out or thrash around.) From that moment, I was adamant that no client of mine would EVER have to go through that. Instead, knowing what to expect, they could focus on the last moments with their pet. I make sure all "transactions" are completed while we are placing the catheter. And you can often tell how the cremation service handles the body by the person that collects them. I can confidently assure the client that their pet will be treated with the utmost respect from the first moment until they are returned to them (if they choose private cremation).

Very good

slightly slow talking but still really informative