Animal Welfare in Veterinary Practice

Animal Welfare in Veterinary Practice

A practical and accessible guide to improving animal welfare in everyday veterinary practice. It combines scientific evidence, ethical and legal considerations, quality-of-life assessment, and real-world case studies to help veterinary professionals make better decisions and achieve meaningful welfare outcomes.

Key Features

• Provides practical approaches to improving animal welfare
• Explains welfare assessment and quality-of-life evaluation
• Addresses ethical dilemmas and difficult clinical decisions
• Covers relevant scientific, legal, and professional considerations
• Uses real-world case studies to connect theory with practice
• Provides guidance for working with owners and clients
• Includes research summaries, references, and further reading
• Recaps important concepts with key points at the end of each chapter
• Suitable for veterinarians, veterinary nurses, animal behaviourists, and welfare professionals