Philosophy of a “Good Death” in Small Animals and Consequences for Euthanasia in Animal Law and Veterinary Practice
Moral stress is a major concern in veterinary practice. Often, it is associated with the challenges in end-of-life situations. Euthanasia, however, is also meant to bring relief to animal patients and their owners. The reasons for the moral strain euthanizing animals causes to professional veterinar...
Main Authors: | Kirsten Persson, Felicitas Selter, Gerald Neitzke, Peter Kunzmann |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-01-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/1/124 |
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