MARY F. STEWART - Companion Animal Death. A Practical and Comprehensive Guide For Veterinary Practice

Edinburgh, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2003. Reprint, Binding: Soft Cover, Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall Octavo 0750640766 Paperback Paperback. Companion Animal Death. Some underlining in pencil to a couple of pages. Mark to top edge of a few pages from removal of paper clips. A unique new book for the veterinary surgeon and other members of the veterinary practice team, this book will help the whole team deal more skilfully, senstitivel and successfully with everyday issues associated with animal death. The book takes a positive and practical approach to the needs of clients, the welfare of animals and the personal and professional well-being of the veterinary practice team. The emphasis throughout is on the importance of trust, sensitivity and good communication at every stage. The death of a much loved animal whether by euthanasia, illness or accident, is extremely stressful. Unfortunately, in veterinary practice, it is a circumstance that cannot be avoided. Performing euthanasia is a frequent and sad task for veterinary surgeons and few receive formal training in the support thjat they can give to pet owners and to each other. The Society of Companion Animal Studies, through their excellent pet loss befriending work and training programmes, have considerable experience in this field and have put together this much needed book expseically for those in veterinary practice. The book includes: Excellent strategies for dealing with emotional distress. Advice on how to avoide or minimise stress to all concerned - animal, owner and staff. Practical guidelines for dealing with the many circumstances and issues associated with animal death. Issue-based approach with key points for quick reference. Important sections on Children and Pet Loss, Grieving Animals and Replacing a Companion Animal. An essential purchase for every veterinary practitioner, veterinary undergraduate and veterinary nurse. 188 pp.