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Reading an article for my Vet Med class & came across this: There is a big range of what individual veterinarians feel comfortable in doing. It seems that younger veterinarians are falling on the side of limited to no convenience euthanasia. According to multiple sources, the newest generation would much rather serve the pet if it came to a question of convenience euthanasia — a change in attitude from the generation of veterinarians who were taught to serve the pet owner. According to multiple sources, the newest generation would much rather serve the pet if it came to a question of convenience euthanasia — a change in attitude from the generation of veterinarians who were taught to serve the pet owner. But the ethical dilemmas posed by euthanasia, Rauch reports, are nothing shy of gray and inherently unique to each case. Some people are legitimately poor, Rauch says. They cant spend $3,000 on veterinary care. So, we come into conflict. The animal could benefit from surgery, yet the owner simply doesnt have the means to do the right thing. Dr. Victoria Young, who works in a six-doctor practice in Caldwell, Idaho, says while infrequent, she is asked to perform convenience euthanasia if owner-requested. It could be a behavior problem or a change in family status, but she complies with owners wishes. Its one thing with an animal that has been well cared for, and it is a quality of life issue. On the other hand, the convenience thing, I just want to turn off. I dont want to know anything about this animal. I will do it because they will go somewhere else. I dont want to get involved though. In fact, I dont even want to look at it in the eye. Its a reality of practice, she adds. In fact, most veterinarians report they are asked to euthanize healthy animals at least a few times a year according to an exclusive DVM Newsmagazine survey. What do YOU think? Should veterinarians acquiesce w/ clients requests for convenience euthanasia? Or should this be a practice that is relinquished to the past as barbaric & unethical? What about the monetary costs involved? Its a complicated issue, that is for sure...
Posted on: Thu, 30 Jan 2014 03:49:35 +0000

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