Hospice and Palliative Care for Companion Animals: Principles and Practice

A Compassionate Guide to Hospice and Palliative Care for Companion Animals

This book is a thoroughly updated and expanded new edition of the only book providing a comprehensive treatment of hospice and palliative care in veterinary medicine. It addresses the needs of pets, caregivers, and veterinary professionals alike, including fundamental ethical and emotional principles as well as a detailed discussion of specific illnesses and life-limiting conditions.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: This book is the first and only complete guide to this field of service, its foundations, and its applications.
• Expanded Content: Existing chapters have been expanded to incorporate new research and practical experience.
• New Chapters: New chapters discuss factors underlying the decision to euthanize, the potential role of ethology in palliative care, and more.
• Companion Website: A companion website with educational handouts is included for use in veterinary practices.
• Ethical and Emotional Principles: The book addresses fundamental ethical and emotional principles, as well as detailed discussion of specific illnesses and life-limiting conditions.
• Target Audience: It is an indispensable resource for caregivers and veterinary professionals alike.