Eventually, many owners are faced with making life-or-death decisions for their pets. Although euthanasia is a personal decision, it doesn’t need to…

The AVMA Executive Board approved revisions to the model animal euthanasia authorization form in November.

The AVMA guidelines for the euthanasia of animals provide veterinarians guidance in relieving pain and suffering of animals that are to be euthanized.

Wild Animal Species, Exotic Pets, Hybrids When an animal is suffering from imminently fatal injuries, emergency euthanasia may be the most humane…

Home euthanasia has been a passion of mine for the last eight years,” says Dr. Kathleen Cooney (Colorado State ’04) of Loveland, Colorado.

Phone calls made May 30 by AVMA staff to a number of suppliers of dosage form euthanasia solution revealed that the product has been trickling in…

The FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine is adding an environmental warning to labels of pentobarbital-containing euthanasia

The AVMA recently updated its 2000 Report of the AVMA Panel on Euthanasia, now called the AVMA Guidelines on Euthanasia.

The pending discussions on euthanasia protocols will include how to shorten the time between when TAHC staff members recommend euthanasia

The AVMA is seeking comments on a draft revision of the AVMA Guidelines on Euthanasia.

The American Association of Zoo Veterinarians is making its "Guidelines for euthanasia for nondomestic animals"

The AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals have been updated to reflect important research advances, including new techniques and equipment.

The AVMA is not opposed to euthanasia of animals that are unwanted or unfit for adoption, when conducted by qualified personnel using appropriate…

Efforts to update the AVMA Guidelines on Euthanasia are underway.

The AVMA is preparing to release a ninth update to our Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals, and we’ll be sharing a first look at proposed changes…

The Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board created a draft set of livestock euthanasia rules, and the project could help fulfill an

The AVMA Guidelines on Euthanasia are recognized by government regulators and the animal care and use community as the gold standard for acceptable…

The dramatic breakdown and subsequent euthanasia of Eight Belles, the filly who placed second in the Kentucky Derby, has shone

The AVMA will lead a meeting looking to examine euthanasia practices across animal species and harmonize international guidance.

Charges filed against a Tennessee veterinarian come as a reminder that practitioners must adhere to state laws and

In late March the AVMA became aware of a shortage of euthanasia solution from members encountering difficulty obtaining it.

Pending revisions to the AVMA's euthanasia guidelines likely will instruct veterinarians to use faster flow rates when using carbon dioxide

Speakers at the AVMA Humane Endings Symposium, held January 26-29 in Chicago, shared their personal experiences with depopulation of cattle and sheep…

Temple Grandin, PhD, understands that many people may think physical methods of euthanasia are "icky," but contends that often they are the best…