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Euthanasia is a very common procedure, but one which brings with it a unique set of challenges for clients and veterinary professionals alike.

This introductory collection focuses on the topic from a pastoral point of view, drawing together general materials.

Last updated 2025.

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    • End-stage care
      BSAVA Manual of Practical Veterinary Welfare

      Authors: Lisa Howe and Carrie Kearns

      Giving clients and their families a positive euthanasia experience is essential for all veterinary practices and veterinary professionals. Getting the euthanasia process wrong may impact a practice’s reputation but getting it right will lead to the bond between client and practice being stronger than ever. This chapter considers the decision to euthanize, the bereavement process, psychological responses to grief, client support, how to give your client a positive euthanasia experience, post-mortem examinations, how to assist grieving clients, supporting bonded animals, supporting veterinary professionals and training.

    • Focus on… veterinary ethics

      How far should we go?
      Author Anne Quain

      Anne-Quain.gif  There is no doubt that the standard of veterinary care and the options available for treating companion animals have increased. We live in an era where it is not unusual for animals to undergo advanced diagnostic tests and treatments that would have been unthinkable a mere decade ago. Referral to specialists in state-of-the-art facilities has become routine, but how far should we go? from the Sydney School of Veterinary Science considers the ethics behind this dilemma.

    • How to…

      Deal with the client who declines euthanasia

      Magrath-Christine.gif  of the Veterinary Defence Society offers advice on dealing with these sensitive situations.

    • End of life - supporting the client

      End-of-life care and euthanasia of a pet can be a distressing time for owners. The resources in this collection will help you to support your clients throughout this difficult process. The contents of this collection are available to BSAVA members. If you are not a member, you can access the end of life collections by purchasing our Introductory collection.

    • End of life - supporting the practice team

      Euthanasia brings with it many different responsibilities and considerations for veterinary professionals. Consequently, this common procedure can be difficult and stressful for those performing it. The resources in this collection are aimed at supporting the veterinary team through this process. The contents of this collection are available to BSAVA members. If you are not a member, you can access the end of life collections by purchasing our Introductory collection.

    • End of life - client communication

      Effective and compassionate communication with clients about euthanasia is of the utmost importance. However, these discussions are very challenging for both the pet owners and the professionals involved. The resources in this collection will help you to navigate these difficult conversations. The contents of this collection are available to BSAVA members. If you are not a member, you can access the end of life collections by purchasing our Introductory collection.

    • Euthanasia decision making: a case-based discussion
      BSAVA Affiliate Group Lectures 2021

      Author Zoe Belshaw

      For many people, making the decision about when to euthanize a pet is the hardest part of their ownership experience. This lecture works through case-based scenarios to illustrate how challenging these decisions can be for both owners and veterinary staff. It highlights recent research and new guidelines that can help support us and our clients before, during and after companion animal euthanasia.

    • Euthanasia: grief and bereavement
      BSAVA Manual of Avian Practice

      Given the relatively short lifespan of most avian patients, the terminal bird is a daily presentation. This justifies spending time and effort to provide a good euthanasia service. The aim of this chapter is to help all readers have a better grasp of the complexities surrounding euthanasia, to be better prepared to assist clients and to care for themselves.

    • Euthanasia: considerations for canine practice
      BSAVA Manual of Canine Practice

      Author Ross Allan

      As a vocation, the drive for those entering the veterinary profession is to diagnose illness in animals, successfully treat them and make them well. However, in the course of their training, students become increasingly aware that this is not always possible, nor always practical for the owner. This chapter considers decision-making and consent, preparation for euthanasia, euthanasia techniques, bereavement and after euthanasia.

    • Client communication and advice
      BSAVA Manual of Practical Veterinary Nursing

      This chapter is designed to give information on communicating with clients, including advising clients on buying pets; advising clients on pet behaviour, including puppy parties; nutrition and feeding; obesity and weight clinics; pet reproduction; neutering of pets; control of infectious diseases; vaccination; overseas travel with pets and pet passports; and management of parasitic infections; preparing the client for euthanasia of a pet; the grief sequence and dealing with bereavement; admission and discharge of patients; and the processing of payments from clients.

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