Abstract
One of the most difficult decisions a veterinarian has to make is when to end an animal’s life. These decisions must be often made in very stressful and less-than-ideal situations.
Euthanasia is not only characterized by its medical, ethical and legal aspects, but especially in horses, the human-animal-relationship is another essential component of euthanasia, which has to be taken into account, when it comes to the choice of the relevant method.