Human Animal Bond And Euthanasia Flashcards
Human Animal Bond
A mutually beneficial dynamic relationship between people and animals that is influenced by behaviors that are essential to the health and well being of both
What is the veterinarian role in the human animal bond?
To maximize the potential of this relationship
Major components of preventative plans:
Husbandry, vaccinations, medications, sanitation
What is one thing that connects all components of preventative plans?
Client education
Problems to be faced in a hospital setting:
Too strong of emotions, not enough emotion, financial constraints
How to decide to euthanize?
Disease has run its course (beyond medical intervention), quality of life, severe behavioral issues
Methods of Euthanasia:
Intravenous access with barbiturates, overdose of anesthesia, intracardiac injections
Making the euthanasia process smoother:
Take payment in advance, have a specific room for them,
Pet loss when an owner is present
Explain the procedure to the owner
Euthanasia when owner is not present:
Do not judge them, treat the patient with respect and be pseudo family.
Once a euthanasia has been performed.
A veterinarian or technician will confirm death.
Do not leave the room til pet is pronounced dead.
Prepare body for aftercare
Disposal of Remains
Private cremation, communal cremation, home burial
Stages of Grief:
Denial, bargaining, anger, guilt, sorrow, resolution, loneliness, replacement
