Companion Animal Bereavement: A One Health Workbook for Veterinary Professionals

Your Practical Guide to Pet Bereavement Support

This concise workbook is a unique and highly practical guide for veterinary professionals to support owners through the many challenges they face before, during, and after the death of their companion animal. It provides a wealth of practical advice to be used when supporting both adults and children through the grief process.

Key Features

• Highly Practical Guidance: Gives highly practical guidance on pet bereavement support for vet staff before, during, and after animal loss, including communicating with highly distressed people.
• Exercises and Activities: Includes exercises and activities that can be downloaded and shared with owners to help them cope with the destabilizing effects of grief.
• Understanding Owner Perceptions: Helps you gain a deeper understanding of the owners' perceptions of the process, including their fears and feelings. It also covers the difficulties experienced by owners due to separation for other reasons, such as when a pet has to be rehomed.
• Self-Care and Peer Support: Addresses the importance of self-care and peer support within the veterinary team or animal welfare organization.
• Case Studies: Contains numerous case studies and practical examples in the book and via additional online resources.