Veterinary Euthanasia Techniques A Practical Guide

by Cooney, Kathleen A.; Chappell, Jolynn R.; Callan, Robert J.; Connally, Bruce A.

• ISBN13: 9780470959183
• ISBN10: 0470959185
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-07-31
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

Veterinary Euthanasia Techniques: A Practical Guide provides detailed guidance on euthanasia procedures in a wide variety of species, including dogs, cats, exotics, horses, and production animals. Based on the current AVMA guidelines, the book offers step-by-step descriptions of the recommended methods of euthanasia, with additional information on client communication, equipment, and aftercare. Veterinary Euthanasia Techniques helps practitioners, students, and technicians expand their knowledge base and provide competent, compassionate veterinary care during this difficult stage in a pet's life. Divided into sections on small animals, exotic pets, equine species, and production animals, each section gives a detailed account of the euthanasia appointment from start to finish. Veterinary Euthanasia Techniques puts complete information on euthanasia at the practitioner's fingertips, offering specific advice to improve skills and aid in decision making.

Author Biography

Kathleen A. Cooney, DVM, MS, is founder and owner of Home to Heaven, P.C., a mobile veterinary hospice and euthanasia service based in northern Colorado.

Jolynn R. Chapell, DVM, is in private practice, specializing in exotic medicine, at Aspenwing Bird and Animal Hospital in Loveland, CO.

Robert J. Callan, DVM, MS, PhD, Diplomate ACVIM, is a professor at Colorado State University (CSU) in the Department of Clinical Sciences and service head of the Livestock Medicine and Surgery Service at the CSU James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

Bruce A. Connally, DVM, MS, is a former assistant professor and faculty member in equine ambulatory services at CSU.

Table of Contents

About the Authors

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Client Considerations

Companion animals

Species-specific considerations

Equipment

Technique-specific equipment

Euthanasia area equipment

Drugs

Species-specific considerations

Positioning and Restraint

Positioning

Restraint

Species-specific considerations

Pre-euthanasia Sedation and Anesthesia

Anesthesia

Sedation

Drugs and routes of administration

Assessing unconsciousness and sedation

Specific-species considerations

Euthanasia Techniques

How death is achieved

Choosing an appropriate method

Species-specific techniques

Unacceptable methods for domestic animals

Death and associated signs

Body Aftercare

Burial

Composting

Cremation/incineration

Rendering

Species-specific considerations

Conclusion

References

Index

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