Preparing for Euthanasia in Companion Animals (Bereavement)

Objectives

• Support owners with decision making about euthanasia. 

• Understand the boundaries and responsibility associated with giving advice and the likely emotional states of owners during this time. 

• Understand the process of euthanasia in detail, including possible complications that may occur. 

• Understand the practicalities relating to the euthanasia appointment, the steps involved in the euthanasia consult and what happens to the body afterwards.