{"product_id":"companion-animal-end-of-life-care-for-the-veterinary-technician-paperback-softback-9781394266067","title":"Companion Animal End of Life Care for the Veterinary Technician (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394266067","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eCompanion Animal End of Life Care for the Veterinary Technician\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eAlyssa Eslinger (Edited by), Joye Sears (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394266067, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 10 November 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e352 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.9 x 17.5 x 2.3 cm, 0.703 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA practical, one-stop resource for veterinary technicians offering end-of-life services for companion animals\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eCompanion Animal End of Life Care for the Veterinary Technician,\u003c\/i\u003e an experienced interdisciplinary team delivers a comprehensive guide for veterinary technicians seeking a resource covering all aspects of the veterinary technician’s role in companion animal end-of-life care. The book explores everything from palliative nursing strategies to euthanasia techniques, with special attention to supporting and communicating with caregivers throughout the end-of-life period. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe editors offer invaluable support, knowledge, and skills to enhance your ability to provide patients with comfort and offer empathy to caregivers in challenging situations. In this book, you will find a practical approach and user-friendly format, a handy and accessible reference for daily veterinary practice. you will also discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHospice and palliative care principles, philosophy, and methods of delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thorough exploration of quality of life and end-of-life decision-making\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical communication skills and case study applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEuthanasia best practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe valuable role of veterinary social work and perspectives on pet loss support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrounded approaches to maintain technician and team wellbeing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCareful alignment with evolving standards of end-of-life care and client expectations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistillations of expert insights from authoritative texts and current literature, providing access to the most relevant information for technicians in the field of end-of-life care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for practicing veterinary technicians with a desire to improve their standard of end-of-life care, \u003ci\u003eCompanion Animal End of Life Care for the Veterinary Technician\u003c\/i\u003e will also benefit students of veterinary technology start their careers with the mindset and tools to lean into the meaningful experiences that can be accessed through compassionate end-of-life care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of Contributors xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Companion Website xxv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Overview of Hospice and Palliative Care 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Introduction to Animal Hospice and Palliative Care 3\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlyssa Eslinger\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Introduction 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Terminology and Definitions 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Psychosocial Considerations 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 The Interdisciplinary Team 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4.1 Role of Veterinary Technicians 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4.2 Role of Veterinary Social Workers 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4.3 Effective Use of Interdisciplinary Teams 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Hospice Care Approach 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6 End-of-Life Care Delivery Models 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6.1 Role of Telemedicine 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6.2 Informed Consent and Liability Considerations 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7 Takeaways 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Pain Recognition and Assessment 15\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlyssa Eslinger and Amy Birchall\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Introduction 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 The Physiology and Classification of Pain 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.1 Somatic and Visceral Pain 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.2 Acute vs Chronic Pain 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.3 Neuropathic Pain 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Pain Recognition 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.1 Fear, Anxiety, Stress, and Pain Recognition 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Pain Assessment Tools 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.1 Simple Pain Scales 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.2 Multidimensional Acute Pain Scales 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.3 Multidimensional Chronic Pain Scales 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Practical Pain Assessment 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Caregiver Communication and Education 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6.1 Caregiver Myths and Misconceptions 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7 Takeaways 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Pain Management 33\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlyssa Eslinger\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Role of Veterinary Technicians and Approach to Pain Management 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Pharmaceutical Pain Management 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.1 NSAIDs 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.2 Opioids 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.3 Corticosteroids 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.4 Gabapentinoids 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.5 NMDA Receptor Antagonists 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.6 Other Adjunctive Analgesics 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.6.1 Local Anesthesia 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.6.2 Monoclonal Antibody Therapy 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.6.3 Bisphosphonates 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.6.4 Cannabidiol 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Physical Modalities 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.1 Manual Therapy Techniques 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.2 Thermotherapy 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.3 Therapeutic Laser 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.4 Electrotherapy 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.5 Therapeutic Ultrasound and Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.6 Acupuncture 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Nutrition, Nutraceuticals, and Herbal Medicine 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.1 Nutrition 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.2 Chondroprotectants 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.3 Herbal Medicine 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 Pain Management Case Studies 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6.1 “Leo” – Canine Osteosarcoma 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6.2 “BB” – Feline Osteoarthritis and Intestinal Lymphoma 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7 Exotic Pet Pain Management 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8 Caregiver Education and Communication 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.9 Takeaways 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Hospice and Palliative Nursing Care 55\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlyssa Eslinger\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Introduction 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 General Comfort Care 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.1 Environmental Modifications 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.2 Mobility 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.3 Hygiene and Toileting 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.4 Nutrition 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.5 Mucous Membrane Comfort 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.6 Fluid Support 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.7 Medication and Treatment Administration 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.8 Mental and Emotional Wellbeing 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Sign-Specific Nursing Care 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.1 Recumbency 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.2 Wounds 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.3 Gastrointestinal Signs 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.4 Respiratory Distress 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.5 Musculoskeletal Signs 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.6 Neurological Signs 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.6.1 Neuromuscular or Spinal Disease 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.6.2 Intracranial Disease 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.6.3 Cognitive Dysfunction (CD) 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.7 Neoplastic Signs 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Comfort Kits 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Takeaways 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Understanding and Assessing Quality of Life 75\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlyssa Eslinger\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Quality-of-Life Assessments 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.1 Effective Use of Quality-of-Life Assessments 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Components of Quality-of-Life Assessments 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.1 Physical Wellbeing 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.2 Social Wellbeing and Mental Stimulation 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.3 Emotional Wellbeing and Autonomy 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.4 Other Considerations 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.4.1 Global Score 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.4.2 Caregiver Burden 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Selected Quality-of-Life Assessment Tools 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.1 Selected Quality-of-Life Assessments 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.2 Individualized Quality-of-Life Questionnaire 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Role of Telemedicine 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Large Animal and Exotics Considerations 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.7 Takeaways 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II End-of-Life Communication and Decision-Making 91\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Building Essential Communication Skills 93\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eJoye Sears and Becky Taylor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Core Communication Skills 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.1 Nonverbal Communication 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.2 Asking Questions 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.3 Active Listening 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.4 Showing Empathy 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Emotional Intelligence 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.1 Self-Awareness 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.2 Self-Management 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.3 Social Awareness 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.4 Relationship Management 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Team-Based Communication 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.1 Getting the Team on Board 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.2 Building Skills Within the Team 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Takeaways 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Supporting Difficult Conversations 107\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eJoye Sears\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Difficult Clients vs Difficult Situations 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Applying Communication Skills to Difficult Conversations 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3.1 Partnership Statements 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3.2 Warning Shots 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 A Model for End-of-Life Conversations 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.1 Setting 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.2 Perspective 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.3 Invitation 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.4 Knowledge 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.5 Empathize 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.6 Summarize and Strategize 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Conflict Resolution 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Types of Difficult Conversations 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6.1 Grief 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6.2 Delivering Bad News 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6.3 Anger 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6.4 Financial Conflict 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6.5 Disagreement Within the Team 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6.6 Disagreement Among Caregivers 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.7 Assess for Success 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.8 Takeaways 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Ethical End-of-Life Decision-Making 123\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlyssa Eslinger\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Communication in EOL Decision-Making 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Caregiver Perspectives on EOL Decision-Making 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3.1 Conflicting Caregiver Perspectives 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Factors for Veterinary Team Consideration in EOL Decision-Making 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4.1 Quality-of-Life Assessments in EOL Decision-Making 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4.2 Caregiver Burden and EOL Decision-Making 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4.3 Caregiver Preferences and Euthanasia Timing 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Considerations for Hospice-Supported Natural Death 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Ethical Dilemmas and Moral Stress 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6.1 Convenience Euthanasia 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7 EOL Decision Documentation and Debriefing 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.8 Takeaways 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Death and Dying 137\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlyssa Eslinger\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Introduction 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Animal Experience of Dying 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2.1 Signs of Dying 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2.2 Signs of Death 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Natural Death vs Hospice-Supported Natural Death 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Informed Consent for Hospice-Supported Natural Death 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Ethical Challenges in Hospice-Supported Natural Death 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 Nursing Care in Hospice-Supported Natural Death 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6.1 Environment and General Comfort 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6.2 Anxiety 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6.3 Pain 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6.4 Nutrition and Fluids 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.7 Takeaways 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Euthanasia 149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Providing a Compassionate Euthanasia Experience 151\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eKathleen Cooney\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Introduction 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Defining Euthanasia and Dysthanasia 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Meaningful Components of the Euthanasia Appointment 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.1 Grief Support Materials Provided 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.2 Outline Caregiver and Pet Preferences 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.3 Offer Privacy Before and After Death 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.4 Deliver Proper Technique 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.5 Establish Rapport 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.6 Use Pre-euthanasia Sedation or Anesthesia 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.7 Thorough, Complete Consent 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.8 Helpful and Compassionate Personnel 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.9 Adequate Time 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.10 Narrate the Process 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.11 Avoid Pain and Anxiety 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.12 Safe Space to Gather 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.13 Inclusion of Loved Ones 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.14 Assistance with Body Care (Aftercare) 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Technicians in the Role of Euthanasia Provider 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Communicating Effectively Before, During, and After Euthanasia 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5.1 Establish Rapport 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5.2 Find Comfort with Silence 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5.3 Use the Basics of Good Communication 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5.4 Offer Praise 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5.5 Piece It Out 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5.6 Create Partnership 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5.7 Attend to Emotional Intelligence 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 Medical Records 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.7 Takeaways 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Anatomy of a Humane Euthanasia 167\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eKathleen Cooney\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Introduction 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Technicians as Euthanasia Attendants 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Euthanasia Methods and the Physiology of Death 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3.1 Methods of Euthanasia 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3.2 Body Changes 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Pre-euthanasia Sedation and Anesthesia Protocols 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4.1 Effects of Pre-euthanasia Sedation and Anesthesia Protocols 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4.2 Administration of Pre-euthanasia Sedation or Anesthesia 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 Euthanasia Room Comforts 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5.1 Euthanasia in the Hospital Setting 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5.2 Euthanasia in the Home Setting 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.6 Balancing EOL Work and Well-Being 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.7 Takeaways 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Euthanasia Techniques in Companion Animals 183\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eKathleen Cooney\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Introduction 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Euthanasia Injection Techniques 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2.1 Intravenous (IV) Injections 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2.2 Intracardiac (IC) Injections 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2.3 Intrarenal (IR) Injections 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2.4 Intrahepatic (IH) Injections 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2.5 Intraperitoneal (IP) Injections 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Alternative Euthanasia Administration Techniques 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3.1 Oral Administration of Euthanasia Drugs 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3.2 Intrathecal Anesthetic Euthanasia 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3.3 Physical Methods of Euthanasia 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3.4 Euthanizing Fetuses 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Physical Changes During Death and Pronouncing Death 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 Exotic Pet Considerations 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5.1 General Considerations for Patient Comfort 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6 Unique Circumstances 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.7 Takeaways 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Respectful Deceased Body Care 203\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eKathleen Cooney\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Introduction 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 Aftercare Ordering Models 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2.1 Veterinary Aftercare Ordering Model (VAOM) 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2.2 Client Aftercare Ordering Model (CAOM) 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 Respectful Body Containment 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4 Moving a Deceased Body 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5 Modern Options in Aftercare 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5.1 Cremation 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5.2 Burial 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5.3 Aquamation 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5.4 Body Preservation 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5.5 Educational Memorial Body Donation 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.6 Minimizing Aftercare Mistakes and Exceeding Expectations 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.7 Expected Postmortem Changes and Decomposition 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.7.1 Decomposition 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.8 Takeaways 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV Grief and Memorialization 223\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Introduction to Grief 225\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eSarah Bernardi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Introduction 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 The Fundamentals of Grief 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3 The Human–Animal Bond: A Unique Loss 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3.1 Guilt and Regret 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3.2 Anger 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4 Recognizing Grief Responses 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4.1 Uncomplicated Grief 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4.2 Disenfranchised Grief 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4.3 Anticipatory Grief 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4.4 Prolonged Grief Disorder and Suicidality 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5 Factors Impacting Grief Responses from Pet Loss 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5.1 Euthanasia 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5.2 Sudden Loss 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5.3 Loss of Service Animals 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5.4 Culture and Spirituality 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5.5 Perceived Social Support 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5.6 Age 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.6 Considerations for a Grieving Pet 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.7 Takeaways 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Pet Loss Support 245\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eSarah Bernardi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.1 Introduction 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.2 Language Sensitivity in Grief Support 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3 Providing Grief Support and Memorialization 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3.1 Aftercare Services 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3.2 Memorial Activities and Keepsakes 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3.3 Follow-Up Care and Support 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3.3.1 Post-Death Phone Call 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3.3.2 Sympathy Cards 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3.3.3 Picking Up Remains 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.4 Developing a Pet Loss Resource Guide 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.4.1 Essential Components of a Pet Loss Resource Guide 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.5 Addressing Specific Grief Responses 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.5.1 Anticipatory Grief: Preparing Caregivers 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.5.2 Integrating Cultural Sensitivity in Grief Support 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.5.3 Integrating Spiritual Sensitivity in Grief Support 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.5.4 Supporting Grieving Pet Owners with Suicidal Ideation 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.6 Takeaways 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.a Pet Loss Resource Guide Template 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.b Suicide Response Guidelines for Veterinary Practices 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 Children and Pet Loss 267\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eSarah Bernardi and Amy Sugar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.1 Introduction 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2 The Role of Technicians in Supporting Families with Children 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.3 Children’s Perceptions and Age-Specific Advice 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.4 Talking to Children About Death and Loss of a Pet 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.4.1 Use Simple and Direct Language 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.4.2 Validate Feelings 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.4.3 Be Patient and Nonjudgmental 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.4.4 Avoid Euphemisms 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.4.5 Avoid Lying 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.4.6 Avoid Blame 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.4.7 Spiritual and Religious Considerations 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.4.8 Parent\/Caregiver Resources for Children of All Ages 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.5 Supporting Children Through Diagnosis and Treatment of a Pet’s Serious Illness 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.6 Involvement of Children Through Euthanasia 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.6.1 Preparing the Family for Euthanasia 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.6.2 Explaining Euthanasia to Children 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.6.2.1 Why Is This Happening? 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.6.2.2 What Does It Mean? 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.6.2.3 How Does It Happen? 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.6.3 The Presence of Children During Euthanasia 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.6.3.1 Children Under the Age of Five 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.6.3.2 Middle to Late Childhood (6–13 Years) 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.6.3.3 Teens and Young Adults (14–21 Years) 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.6.4 Preparing the Veterinary Team for Children-Present Euthanasia 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.6.4.1 EOL Comfort Kits for Children 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.7 Preparing for the Unexpected 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.8 Supporting Children’s Grief Through Memorialization 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.9 Considerations for Getting a New Pet 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.10 Takeaways 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V Team Wellness and Growth 293\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17 Empathic Strain and Veterinary Team Wellness 295\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eSarah Bernardi and Kathleen Dunbar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.1 Introduction 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.2 Empathic Strain in Veterinary Practice 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.2.1 Causes of Empathic Strain 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.2.2 The Role of Moral Distress in Empathic Strain 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.3 Personal Approaches to Mitigating Empathic Strain 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.3.1 Empathic Strain Personal Warning System 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.3.2 Mindfulness Practices 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.3.3 Professional Support and Mentorship 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.4 Organizational Strategies for Enhancing Well-Being 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.4.1 Leadership’s Role in Ensuring Psychological Safety 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.4.2 Developing Policies and Procedures 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.4.3 Peer Debriefing 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.4.4 Integrating Veterinary Social Work 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.5 Takeaways 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e18 The Future Is Bright 307\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlyssa Eslinger and Joye Sears\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.1 Technician Utilization and Lifelong Learning 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.2 Meaningful Purpose and Leadership 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.3 Business Considerations 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.4 Veterinary Social Work 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.5 Specialization and Collaboration 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.6 Quality of Life Perspectives 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.7 Research Priorities 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.8 Conclusion 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