Sentences with phrase «decision about euthanasia»

A decision about euthanasia should not be made based on a positive test alone.

«Unfortunately, many pet owners avoid thinking about the death of their pet until they are forced to make a decision about euthanasia, often with little to no forethought.

And while your veterinarian can guide you with objective information about diseases, and even provide a personal perspective of a condition, the final decision about euthanasia rests with you.

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This ruling left each state free to make its own decision about whether PAS and euthanasia should be legally permitted within its borders.

Partly as a legacy of the way the abortion decisions came about in this country and the degree to which abortion is important in American politics, killing and destruction - of - life questions have come to be regarded as the bioethical questions, whether it's euthanasia at the end of life or abortion and embryo destruction at the beginning.

Do you have aa question about Euthanasia, Hospice or End of Life Decisions for our Vet?

You'll feel better about making a euthanasia decision if you know you've done everything in your power to change your cat's behavior.

About two - thirds of our clients choose euthanasia at some point and about one - third do not, but almost all are satisfied that they have honored the wishes of their pet and are at peace with their decision, whatever it may have About two - thirds of our clients choose euthanasia at some point and about one - third do not, but almost all are satisfied that they have honored the wishes of their pet and are at peace with their decision, whatever it may have about one - third do not, but almost all are satisfied that they have honored the wishes of their pet and are at peace with their decision, whatever it may have been.

They'll be able to talk to you about all your options, including euthanasia and whether or not it is the right decision for you.

Therefore, euthanasia is a final decision that needs to be thoroughly thought about and discussed.

Once we have gone over everything we can talk about the euthanasia experience so that you know what to expect when it comes time to make that decision.

Here are some suggestions for dealing with this difficult decision, as well as some information about the euthanasia procedure itself.

Veterinarians are then able to assess the animal's perceived quality of life, which may inform decisions about treatment, nutrition or even euthanasia.

This scale can also help you clarify the decision for euthanasia, hopefully relieving anxiety and regret about your beloved pet's end of life.

Veterinarian Dr. Gabby Ravina will lead a discussion about pet end - of - life care, hospice, and euthanasia decisions.

And because I get asked about euthanasia for behavioral issues ALL the time, here are some wonderful, non-judgmental, realistic resources to help with that brutally painful and individual decision (really folks, we need to do a better job of openly talking about this too.

This will help to minimise the stress of the final day and also to make sure that you are not trying to make a decision about aftercare in an emotionally distraught state immediately after your pet's euthanasia when your judgment may be impaired and you may make a hasty decision that you later regret.

It is often possible for veterinary practices to keep pets bodies «on hold» in a cold room if you need more time to make a decision about aftercare after euthanasia has been performed.

My interview with Auerbach touched on many issues that she cares about that we did not have time to discuss in depth, including the effect on shelter workers of carrying out euthanasia decisions, the need to attract and retain leaders in sheltering, and the importance of expanding the focus of sheltering to include animals outside the shelter.

«There isn't a «right» answer for every situation, but having thought about one's preferences for these decisions in advance helps ensure that the most challenging process of euthanasia is as smooth as possible,» says Hafen.