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Dominick Rathwell-Deault1, Béatrice Godard1, Diane Frank1

  • 1Faculté de médecine vétérinaire, Département de sciences cliniques, Université de Montréal, 3200 rue Sicotte, Saint Hyacinthe, Québec J2S 2M2.

The Canadian Veterinary Journal = La Revue Veterinaire Canadienne
|September 8, 2017
PubMed
Summary

Veterinarians in Quebec face an ethical dilemma with convenience euthanasia requests for companion animals. They acknowledge it conflicts with animal welfare but recognize owner rights when pet care becomes unmanageable.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Ethics
  • Companion Animal Medicine
  • Animal Welfare

Background:

  • Convenience euthanasia is a frequent ethical challenge for companion animal veterinarians.
  • Existing regulations lack guidance on appropriate circumstances for euthanasia requests.
  • Veterinarian perspectives on this issue are underrepresented in scientific literature.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the perspectives of veterinarians in Quebec regarding convenience euthanasia.
  • To evaluate veterinarians' perceptions of the consequences of convenience euthanasia.
  • To identify potential solutions for veterinarians facing this ethical dilemma.

Main Methods:

  • An online survey was distributed to veterinarians in Quebec.
  • The survey assessed veterinarians' views on convenience euthanasia, its perceived outcomes, and proposed solutions.

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  • Data analysis focused on understanding the ethical conflict experienced by practitioners.

    • Main Results:

    • Veterinarians perceive convenience euthanasia as contrary to animal welfare.
    • A dual allegiance exists between patient (animal) and client (pet owner) duties.
    • Veterinarians acknowledge the pet owner's right to request euthanasia when unable to provide care.

    Conclusions:

    • The study highlights the complex ethical considerations surrounding convenience euthanasia in companion animals.
    • Veterinarians experience a conflict between animal welfare and client autonomy.
    • Further discussion and guidelines are needed to support veterinarians in managing these requests.