Table 1.

Perceptions of veterinarians who agree or refuse to proceed with convenience euthanasia^a

Negative perceptions when veterinarians agree to proceed with convenience euthanasia	Negative psychological impact (n = 8) Contribute to dilemma/vicious cycle (n = 4)
Positive perceptions when veterinarians agree to proceed with convenience euthanasia	Profitability for veterinary business (n = 6) Control of the situation by veterinarians (n = 3) Good relationship with the owner/trust (n = 3)
Negative perceptions when veterinarians refuse to proceed with convenience euthanasia	Does not change the end result for the animal (n = 13) Judgment and lack of respect from the owner (n = 6) Contributes to the animal overpopulation (n = 4) Uncertainty about the future of the animal (n = 3) Transfers the problem to other sources (n = 3) Pressure related to the profitability of veterinary business (n = 3)
Positive perceptions when veterinarians refuse to proceed with convenience euthanasia	Influence on the public and social education (n = 7) Influence during the choice of employment (n = 5)

^aThe number in brackets indicates the number of veterinarians with that perception. Categories were not mutually exclusive.