Euthanasia is a kindness for older pets, but it can be emotionally distressing for everyone.
I’ve written another blog over at the Telegraph, based on the daily life of a vet in practice. To read it, click here.
Paws for thought: an average vet carries out euthanasia a hundred times a year
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