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End-of-life decisions are difficult for pet owners and veterinary teams alike. While much has been written about end-of-life conversations, much less is known about owners’ preferences when it comes to the actual procedure, writes Lori Kogan, PhD.
Kogan shares what was learned from research investigating what factors matter most to pet owners when assessing their euthanasia experiences. She states the medical aspects of the euthanasia procedure are only a part of what is important including:
- Preplanning
- In-home preferences
- Use of sedation
- Euthanasia procedure and what to avoid
- After death body care
- Considerations for the veterinary team
Source: ASPCA® Pet Health Insurance. Link.
Pet owners who had a pre-euthanasia appointment were more likely to report a good experience than those who did not.”
Related content: Quality of Life Daily Assessment tool, Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice. Link. (video) 2:31 Assessment tool <Link>. Mary Gardner, DVM, shares a tool that can help pet owners assess their pet’s quality of life to help the pet family with the next step decisions.