This article discusses the ethical aspects that must be considered and rationalised when dealing with clients who, due to cultural or religious beliefs, do not want their pets euthanased and instead choose to take the animal home for a 'natural death'. Not all countries have the benefit of the robust animal welfare legislation of the UK, and RVNs working in other countries have to consider the ethical issues that they will face.
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