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Rafa Ramos

Rafa Ramos

Rafael "Rafa" Ramos, DVM, is a Brazilian veterinarian specializing in palliative and end-of-life care for exotic and wild animals, and a faculty member with Loop Abroad.

Sep 27, 2026

The Vet Files

The Vet Files

File #023: Preparing for Death, Grief, Euthanasia, & Palliative Care of Animals - with Dr. Ramos

Sep 27 · 1h 14m

Mikaylin BischelHOST
8:27
How do I know when it's time? Because it does happen, but not every parent, you know?
Rafa Ramos
Rafa RamosGUEST
8:32
Yes.
Rafa Ramos
Rafa RamosGUEST
8:32
And this is another important thing because most of the time, like this technically is a technical responsibility of the veterinarian.
Rafa Ramos
Rafa RamosGUEST
8:40
So it's unfair for us to put this responsibility on the owner.
Rafa Ramos
Rafa RamosGUEST
8:43
Like, hey, you need to know when it's time.
Rafa Ramos
Rafa RamosGUEST
8:45
No, it's not like this.
Rafa Ramos
Rafa RamosGUEST
8:46
We can help.

22 MINS LATER

Gretel WardakHOST
30:18
What do you say to vets? Because you're also in charge of a lot of mental health organizations about euthanizing and the burden that people put on them.

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