Euthanasia

What is humane euthanasia mean

"good death"

what is the purpose of euthanasia

to end life and eliminate pain and suffering

4 types of euthanasia

quality of life

behavioral

convenience

disease control

what are the types of questions you should ask to determine QOL euthanasia

does the pet still enjoy favorite activities

does the pet still have an appetite

is the pet comfortable

what is the most difficult type of euthanasia

behavioral

purpose of behavioral euthanasia

when the severity of the patient's behavior negatively impacts their quality of life and their owners and or the publics

what should be ruled out before behavioral euthanasia

causes for fear, anxiety, aggression, pain or triggers

if a dog has bitten someone in the last 10 days prior to behavioral euthanasia what must occur

must be submitted for rabies testing

what is convenience euthanasia

euthanasia of a totally healthy animal

what are reasons for convenience euthanasia

unable to physically or financially care for the pet

do veterinarians have the right to refuse to do a euthanasia

yes

what should be provided to people who what to do a connivence euthanasia instead of the actual euthanasia

recourses on rehoming or surrender

what is disease control euthanasia

done to prevent disease risk from infecting a large population of pets

what does religion have to do with euthanasia

some religions do not believe in euthanasia, even if it is not in the best interest of the pet

what is always to be done before euthanasia

sedating the pet

type of sedatives

telazol

acepromazine

propofol

what is the goal with sedating the patients first

to allow them to be peaceful and comfortable

what is the euthanasia solution

pentobarbital

what are the ways that the euthanasia solution can be given

IV, IC, IP

IV is preferred

what is the benefits of IV administration

rapid, smooth and painless

what must be done for an intracardiac stick

pet must be sedated or anesthetized

when is intraperitoneal used in patients

when you are unable to access a vein or the animal is dangerous

this is the slowest way

what should always be disclosed to the owners before euthanasia starts

warning about what the process may entail and set up expectations for them incase things occur (postmortem twitching etc)

what are the ways to confirm death in animals

absence of respiration or heart sounds

fixed and dilated pupils

no corneal reflux

graying of mucous membranes

rigor mortis

what is the only true determination of death

rigor mortis

what is one way to provide emotional support

allow the owner to talk to a veterinary social worker

allow yourself as the vet and staff to grieve

what are the 3 types of options to do with the remains

owner responsibility

common cremation

private cremation