Kathleen Cooney, DVM, MS, CHPV, CCFP

Dr. Cooney is founder and director of education for the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA). She teaches the Good Death Revolution, advocating for proper technique, while protecting the mental health and wellbeing of all involved. To learn more about the CAETA program, visit caetainternational.com.

Articles by Kathleen Cooney, DVM, MS, CHPV, CCFP

How pet owners define a “good death”

ByKathleen Cooney, DVM, MS, CHPV, CCFP,Lori Kogan, PhD

August 12th 2022

New study reveals some surprising facts

Euthanasia attendants in modern practice

ByKathleen Cooney, DVM, MS, CHPV, CCFP

May 19th 2022

Provide more compassionate support by having 1 person guide grieving clients through the appointment from beginning to end

Dysthanasia: a newer meaning to a relatively new word

ByKathleen Cooney, DVM, MS, CHPV, CCFP

May 15th 2020

Euthanasia should be a gentle death, but when it’s not—for whatever reason—it is incumbent on veterinary teams to address the situation with their clients and themselves.