Animal Hospice and Palliative Medicine for the House Call Veterinarian 1st Edition

Animal Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Animal Hospice and Palliative Medicine provides practical guidance for veterinarians delivering compassionate end-of-life care in the home. It covers hospice and palliative care, pain management, in-home euthanasia, physical support, and communication with pet families. The book also addresses common end-of-life diseases, difficult home visits, grief support, and compassion fatigue. With clinical photographs and practical guidance, it supports veterinarians providing mobile end-of-life services.

Key Features:

• Provides comprehensive guidance on veterinary hospice and palliative medicine
• Covers practical approaches to compassionate end-of-life care for companion animals
• Explains how to establish and manage a mobile veterinary service
• Provides guidance for conducting in-home consultations and assessments
• Covers pain management and physical support for animals near the end of life
• Discusses in-home euthanasia and important considerations for veterinary professionals
• Reviews common diseases, disease progression, and end-of-life trajectories
• Addresses family grief support and communication during difficult situations
• Explores compassion fatigue and challenges associated with home visits
• Includes approximately 100 full-color clinical photographs illustrating care concepts and procedures