# Extending Quality of Life: The Role of Rehab Devices in Delaying Euthanasia with Cathy Erwin

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Podcast: [The Veterinary Rehabilitation Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-veterinary-rehabilitation-podcast-1124110)
Published: 2026-01-13T17:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Cathy Erwin from Walkabout Harnesses joins Ané live to discuss assistive devices, such as slings, harnesses, and soft braces, and how they can improve quality of life, enhance owner compliance, and reduce owner overwhelm. She shares how these tools can offer meaningful alternatives to euthanasia or help delay it by extending an animal's comfort and quality of life. Learn more about Cathy Erwin: https://www.walkaboutharnesses.com/ Learn more about Paw Prosper's special offer: https://pawprosper.com/OPH Learn more about Paw Prosper: https://pawprosper.com/ To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here: https://onlinepethealth.com/podcast

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