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Introduction Pentobarbital is a preferred euthanasia option for animals; however, it presents animal disposal challenges. The Chemical Abstracts Service number for pentobarbital is 57-33-0. The PubChem ID is 23676152, and the molecular formula
from those mortality rates, we estimate that 6.2 to 6.8 million pet dogs died in the US in 2020. In a study 4 in the UK, it was found that of dogs that died, 86% were euthanized. An initial report from the Dog Aging Project (DAP) 5 found a euthanasia
Introduction Euthanasia is a common but sometimes problematic procedure in cats. Obtaining venous access in very old or debilitated individuals can be technically difficult and stressful for the patient, client, and professional staff involved
rates among employees who have specifically been charged with euthanasia responsibilities are poorly understood. Employee turnover is commonly cited as one of the most important human resource issues for an or ganization; the heavy costs of high
Euthanasia technicians often experience guilt, 2 grief, and frustration 3 as a result of their job. They are also at risk of experiencing a unique type of stress that is not typical to other workplaces. 4,5 At the same time, workers with euthanasia
rise in reptile ownership underscores the importance of implementing humane and acceptable euthanasia methods for companion reptiles that do not jeopardize the human-animal bond. Further, reptiles are kept in zoological institutions, in laboratory
decision-making than did patients. 22 In veterinary medicine, identifying client and family perspectives is important to meeting their needs in a sensitive situation. In a study 15 of veterinarian-client communication during euthanasia decisions
involved in end-of-life discussions. In human medicine, extensive research has identified effective communication as one of the most important contributors to high-quality end-of-life care. 25,26 During euthanasia discussions in veterinary medicine, it is
The primary goal of euthanasia is to induce immediate and sustained loss of consciousness followed by death. 1 Barbiturate overdose is an acceptable method for euthanasia of goats. Other acceptable methods include electrocution as well as gunshot
Introduction Euthanasia of animals with pentobarbital agents occurs throughout the US, including in companion animals, livestock, research animals, and wildlife. Despite this, there are little data available to evaluate outcomes, including
