Euthanasia: vets speak out about how making humane decisions can be a burden

The decision to euthanise an animal is seldom an easy one for an owner to make. And neither is it for a veterinarian, since having to put an animal down can be fraught with emotional hardship, as morals, ethics, empathy, practicality, and the professional obligation to provide humane care collide. The South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) spoke to veterinary professionals to hear their thoughts on the complex and multifaceted issue of euthanasia. Their considered and often poignant responses show that every day, these animal-health professionals have to weigh up many factors when exercising their duty to ease animals' pain and ensure their quality of life. This includes dealing with the very human emotions - their own as well as those of the owners - that come with having to make life-or-death decisions. FAMILY PETS "If…

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Farmer's Weekly (Digital) - 1 Issue, 21 October 2022

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