Veterinary ethics 2024.06.27 Does “Dr. Google” improve discussion and decisions in small animal practice? Based on an online questionnaire aimed at dog and cat owners in Austria, Denmark and the United Kingdom (N = 2117) this paper investigated the use of internet resources to find veterinary medical information.
Euthanasia 2024.06.19 Comparing cultural differences in attitudes to killing animals In this short article, Peter Sandøe explains the phenomenon 'nordic noir' in relation to attitudes to euthanasia.
Veterinary care 2024.03.22 Cat and dog owners’ expectations and attitudes towards advanced veterinary care (AVC) in the UK, Austria and Denmark This questionnaire study investigate cat and dog owners’ expectations and attitudes towards advanced veterinary care, and the factors that might influence those views.
Ethicists’ commentary on the importance of meaningful discussion around the decision to euthanize Ethical question of the month, September 2023 I recently had to make a difficult decision about my beloved, 1-year-old cat. She had some behaviors, respiratory issues, and urinary disease that were challenging to manage…
Ethicists’ commentary on standards of euthanasia for moribund fish in aquaculture Ethical question of the month, August 2023 A priority of agriculture and aquaculture veterinarians is to ensure a quick and humane death upon slaughter. In ideal conditions, techniques are constantly monitored, assessed…