Veterinary Euthanasia Techniques: A Practical Guide providesdetailed guidance on euthanasia procedures in a wide variety ofspecies, including dogs, cats, exotics, horses, and productionanimals. Based on the current AVMA guidelines, the book offersstep-by-step descriptions of the recommended methods of euthanasia,giving all the information needed to perform these techniques withconfidence. Veterinary Euthanasia Techniques helpspractitioners, students, and technicians expand their knowledgebase and provide competent, compassionate euthanasia services.
Including information on client considerations, equipment,positioning, sedation, and aftercare, the focus of the book is onproviding detailed procedures for correctly performing euthanasia.Veterinary Euthanasia Techniques presents completeinformation on euthanasia, offering specific advice to improveskills and aid in decision making.
Kathleen Cooney
Tiermedizin Veterinärmedizin Veterinary Medicine
"This is a book that you should purchase and not let siton the shelf. Use it to perfect a 'good death' for yourown patients." (Australian Veterinary Journal, 1April 2013)
"So while this is not a perfect book, it definitely doeswhat they intend and I genuinely look forward to futureeditions." (Veterinary Practice News, 1 March2013)
"Overall, this is a wonderful resource for anypractitioner or technician. The information is logically organized,enabling quick and easy retrieval. No other resource covers thetopic of euthanasia as completely." (Doody's,
25 January 2013)
"The text would be useful both in an educational as wellas clinical setting for review and further study." (Vspn.org, 1 January 2013)
"Veterinary Euthanasia Techniques' is very much apractical guide for veterinary surgeons and technicians on what isa difficult decision to make - and to get right." (Veterinary Record, 15 December 2012)
"The book can be used as a manual covering step-by-steptechniques or as a starting point for discussing options withclients. No vet's library should be without this manual!." (The Bookwatch, 1 November 2012)"On balance, the authors of this new book have succeeded inproviding a practical guide to the euthanasia techniques for allspecies the practising veterinarian is likely toencounter." (Animal Welfare, 1 November 2012)
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