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Suffering and euthanasia.

S P Cohen1, D C Sawyer

  • 1Animal Medical Center, New York, New York 10021.

Problems in Veterinary Medicine
|March 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary
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Assessing animal suffering and determining euthanasia requires veterinarian and family consensus. Open communication and offering options, like presence during euthanasia, aid client coping and the veterinarian

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Animal Welfare Science

Background:

  • Suffering in companion animals is challenging to assess due to the inability of animals to verbally communicate their state.
  • Veterinary decision-making regarding euthanasia relies on a comprehensive evaluation of the animal's medical condition and social context.

Observation:

  • The assessment of animal suffering necessitates the combined judgment of veterinarians, pet owners, and other involved parties.
  • Determining the appropriateness of euthanasia involves a consensus based on the overall medical and social circumstances.

Findings:

  • Veterinarians require significant skill, sensitivity, and precise timing to accurately understand clients' true feelings and desires regarding their pet's care.
  • Client-centered approaches, such as offering choices about the euthanasia process (e.g., being present), can facilitate the veterinarian's role and support the family's grieving process.

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Implications:

  • Improved communication strategies can enhance the ethical assessment of animal suffering and the decision-making process for euthanasia.
  • Supporting clients through the end-of-life process is crucial for animal welfare and human-animal bond integrity.