Over the past five years, there has been a significant rise in the number of pet owners who are seeking in-home medical treatment options for their pet - particularly with regard to end-of-life care. This practical resource by Dr. Lynn Hendrix is the perfect guide for those veterinarians wanting to help meet this growing demand by incorporating house calls and end-of-life consulting into their practice. From setting up your business and performing your first in-home consultation to performing in-home euthanasia and providing grief support, Dr. Hendrix will walk you through how to effectively navigate all of the procedures and challenges related to this vital area of veterinary care and help maximize the amount of quality time that a pet has left. INDICE: 1.Introduction: History of Animal Hospice2.Changing the Paradigm and Myths Challenged3.How to Set Up Your Business.4.Going into the Home-First Consultation5.Diseases Commonly Seen at the End of Life6.Pain Management7.Other Symptom Management 8.Complementary Management 9.Physical Support10.Interdisciplinary Team11.Grief Support12.Imminent Death13.Euthanasia14.Body Care15.Compassion Fatigue 16.Can We Provide Hospice for Other Species17.When You Have a Difficult Home Visit18.Additional Training/Organizations Involved in Animal Hospice 19.Where We Are Going in the Future?20.Conclusion
- ISBN: 978-0-323-56798-5
- Editorial: Elsevier
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 400
- Fecha Publicación: 12/09/2018
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés