This resource is designed for pet parents who wish to honor the unconditional love, joy, and loyalty their pet has given by providing loving care and peaceful passing at home, while working closely with professionals including their family veterinarian. This text was peer reviewed by registered nurses, medical doctors, human hospice workers, grief counselors, clergy, and Doctors of Veterinary Medicine for accuracy, application, and overall presentation. Chapter topics include: evolution of hospice care, decision making process, outside support, pain control, medications, quality of life decisions, bereavement. Also includes listings for additional resources and support. Published in conjunction with Peaceful Passing for Pets®, a Minnesota non-profit organization, for the benefit of pets and their owners everywhere.

Hospice and Palliative Care for Companion Animals: Principles and Practice offers the first comprehensive reference to veterinary hospice and palliative care, with practical guidance and best practices for caring for sick and dying animals. Presents the first thorough resource to providing veterinary hospice and palliative care Offers practical guidance and best practices for caring for sick and dying animals Provides an interdisciplinary team approach, from a variety of different perspectives Gives concrete advice for easing pets more gently through their final stage of life Includes access to a companion website with client education handouts to use in practice

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This is the only handbook for hospice and palliative care professionals looking to enhance their care delivery or their programs with LGBTQ-inclusive care. Anchored in the evidence, extensively referenced, and written in clear, easy-to-understand language, LGBTQ-Inclusive Hospice and Palliative Care provides clear, actionable strategies for hospice and palliative physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors, and chaplains.

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