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<p>Euthanasia of an animal is an important means to help protect animal welfare by
being able to relieve suffering. Whilst this is the primary reason for euthanasia,
a veterinary surgeon must also take account of the owners’ wishes and circumstances.
Advice about euthanasia is laid out in the guidance underpinning the Royal College
of Veterinary Surgeons’ Code of Professional Conduct, which all veterinary surgeons
practising in the UK must adhere to. Where a veterinary surgeon considers a request
for euthanasia is not in the best interest of the animal, they can challenge this.</p><p>
</p><p>We have not seen evidence of widespread unnecessary euthanasia and we do not
consider that the case for a new reporting requirement has been established.</p>
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