Veterinarians are advocating for less cruel methods of depopulation of poultry flocks due to avian influenza, as the USDA's ...

A growing spotlight on insect welfare as research subjects, fodder for vertebrate animals, and patients for veterinarians highlights the need to establish humane euthanasia methods for these species.

It is never easy to say goodbye to a family member, including our pets. End-of-life decisions are uniquely challenging in our companion animals because our pets cannot verbally tell us how they are ...

Since I started researching and writing my book The Last Walk, about end-of-life care for animals, I have taken every opportunity to talk to people about their experiences and hear their stories about ...

Refinement of experimental procedures in animal research has the objective of preventing and minimizing pain/distress in animals, including the euthanasia period. This study aimed to evaluate pain ...

Louisiana is planning to carry out its first execution in 15 years using a highly contested nitrogen gassing method that it doesn’t even permit to be used against dying cats and dogs under state law.

Choosing euthanasia for a pet is one of the most gut-wrenching decisions anyone can face. And yet, it’s something nearly every pet owner will confront. It’s not always about terminal illness or ...

The euthanasia rate for animal shelters statewide is starting to tick up slightly, after bottoming out during the pandemic, according to numbers provided by the state. WRAL Investigates analyzed data ...