Improving End-of-Life Care: Veterinary Euthanasia Tips with Dr. Ken Gorczyca

What can veterinarians do to make saying goodbye more personal for pet owners? Dr. Ken Gorczyca joins Dr. Susan Little and Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn to celebrate making it to 250 episodes of Purr Podcast! Dr. Gorczyca is an at-home end-of-life veterinarian and companion animal death doula who helps pets and their families navigate the final stage of life in the comfort of their own homes. For cats especially, being able to say goodbye at home can help reduce the stress of travel and the veterinary hospital. He shares how he creates a safe space for families to reflect on their cat’s entire life before the euthanasia. He discusses creating personalized ceremonies and rituals after euthanasia, giving families time to be present with their cat and begin the grieving process. Join us for a deeply moving conversation about veterinary medicine, compassion, grief, and the extraordinary role pets play in our lives. 

Show Notes
University of Vermont Companion Animal End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate: https://learn.uvm.edu/program/companion-animal-end-of-life-doula-professional-certificate-online/ 
The Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy: https://learn.caetainternational.com/ 
VetArtNow: https://vetartnow.com/ 
A Beloved Farewell In-Home Pet Euthanasia: https://www.abelovedfarewell.com/

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