Veterinary Euthanasia Techniques -

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Editeur : Wiley

Langue : Anglais

Parution : 01/11/2025

Format : Moyen, de 350g à 1kg

Nombre de pages : 208.0

ISBN : 9781394263882

Résumé :

Author Biographies xiii

Foreword from the Editor xv

Preface xvii

Acknowledgments xix

1 Euthanasia Standards in Modern Times 1
Kathleen A. Cooney

1.1 A Brief Look at Euthanasia's History 1

1.1.1 Defining Euthanasia and Original Methods 1

1.1.2 The Guidelines We Follow 2

1.1.3 How Death is Achieved 4

1.2 Ethics and a Focus on Animal Welfare 5

1.2.1 Ethical Considerations 5

1.2.2 Euthanasia and Its Relationship to Animal Welfare 6

1.2.3 The Importance of Training Euthanasia Methods 7

1.3 Writing Today's Euthanasia Story: The Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How 8

1.3.1 Deciding to Euthanize an Animal Is Hard 9

1.3.2 Establishing Rapport, Building Trust, and Supporting Grief 10

1.4 Euthanasia Technique Selection 12

1.4.1 Choosing an Appropriate Euthanasia Method 12

1.4.1.1 Comfort with the Technique 12

1.4.1.2 Available Supplies 12

1.4.1.3 Presence of Clients and Observers 13

1.4.1.4 Type and Amount of Euthanasia Drugs 13

1.4.1.5 Animal's State of Consciousness 13

1.4.1.6 Signalment and Physical Condition of the Patient 13

1.4.1.7 Need for a Postmortem Examination 14

1.4.1.8 What's Allowed by Governing Bodies 14

1.4.2 The Growing Use of Pre- Euthanasia Sedation and Anesthesia 14

1.4.2.1 Sedation is Not the Same as Anesthesia 15

1.4.2.2 Assessing for Unconsciousness 16

1.4.3 A Concise List of Euthanasia Techniques 17

1.5 Professional Best Practices to Support Euthanasia 18

1.5.1 Euthanasia Standard Operating Procedures 18

1.5.2 Finding Meaning and Purpose in Euthanasia Work 21

References 22

2 Canine and Feline Euthanasia 25
Kathleen A. Cooney

2.1 Species- Specific Considerations 25

2.2 Equipment and Handling 27

2.2.1 Positioning and Restraint 27

2.2.2 Medical Supplies 29

2.3 Pre- Euthanasia Sedation and Anesthesia 30

2.4 Euthanasia Techniques 32

2.4.1 Overview of Non- inhalant Pharmaceutical Euthanasia Agents - Pentobarbital, Potassium Chloride, Lidocaine, Magnesium Sulfate, and Propofol 33

2.4.1.1 Pentobarbital Sodium 34

2.4.1.2 Potassium Chloride (KCl) 35

2.4.1.3 Magnesium Sulfate (MgSO4) 35

2.4.1.4 Propofol 35

2.4.1.5 Lidocaine and Mepivacaine 35

2.4.2 Euthanasia Injection Methods - Intravenous, Intracardiac, Intrahepatic, Intrarenal, Intraperitoneal, and Intrathecal 36

2.4.2.1 Intravenous Injections 36

2.4.2.2 Intraorgan Injections 38

2.4.2.3 Intraperitoneal Injections 44

2.4.2.4 Intrathecal Injections of Anesthetic Agents (e.g. lidocaine) 45

2.4.3 Oral Administration of Pentobarbital Euthanasia Solution 46

2.4.4 Miscellaneous Pentobarbital Administration Routes 47

2.4.5 Euthanasia by Inhalant Gas Methods in Dogs and Cats 48

2.4.6 Physical Methods 49

2.4.6.1 Gunshot 49

2.4.6.2 Captive Bolt 50

2.5 Special Circumstances 50

2.5.1 The Euthanasia of Unbirthed Young 50

2.5.2 Aggressive Dog and Cat Euthanasia 51

2.5.3 Undesirable Physical Euthanasia Methods 51

References 53

3 Exotic Pet Euthanasia 57
Angela M. Lennox

3.1 Species- Specific Considerations 57

3.2 Equipment and Handling 59

3.2.1 Handling Exotic Companion Mammals 60

3.2.1.1 Ferrets and Rabbits 60

3.2.1.2 Guinea Pigs, Rodents, Sugar Gliders, and Hedgehogs 60

3.2.1.3 Pet Pigs 61

3.2.1.4 Unusual and Potentially Dangerous Exotics 63

3.2.2 Handling Birds 64

3.2.3 Handling Reptiles and Amphibians 66

3.2.4 Handling Fish 68

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Biographie:

Kathleen A. Cooney, DVM, CHPV, CPEV, DACAW, is Senior Director of Medical Education at the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA) and Affiliate Faculty Member in the Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA....

Sommaire:

Author Biographies xiii

Foreword from the Editor xv

Preface xvii

Acknowledgments xix

1 Euthanasia Standards in Modern Times 1
Kathleen A. Cooney

1.1 A Brief Look at Euthanasia's History 1

1.1.1 Defining Euthanasia and Original Methods 1

1.1.2 The Guidelines We Follow 2

1.1.3 How Death is Achieved 4

1.2 Ethics and a Focus on Animal Welfare 5

1.2.1 Ethical Considerations 5

1.2.2 Euthanasia and Its Relationship to Animal Welfare 6

1.2.3 The Importance of Training Euthanasia Methods 7

1.3 Writing Today's Euthanasia Story: The Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How 8

1.3.1 Deciding to Euthanize an Animal Is Hard 9

1.3.2 Establishing Rapport, Building Trust, and Supporting Grief 10

1.4 Euthanasia Technique Selection 12

1.4.1 Choosing an Appropriate Euthanasia Method 12

1.4.1.1 Comfort with the Technique 12

1.4.1.2 Available Supplies 12

1.4.1.3 Presence of Clients and Observers 13

1.4.1.4 Type and Amount of Euthanasia Drugs 13

1.4.1.5 Animal's State of Consciousness 13

1.4.1.6 Signalment and Physical Condition of the Patient 13

1.4.1.7 Need for a Postmortem Examination 14

1.4.1.8 What's Allowed by Governing Bodies 14

1.4.2 The Growing Use of Pre- Euthanasia Sedation and Anesthesia 14

1.4.2.1 Sedation is Not the Same as Anesthesia 15

1.4.2.2 Assessing for Unconsciousness 16

1.4.3 A Concise List of Euthanasia Techniques 17

1.5 Professional Best Practices to Support Euthanasia 18

1.5.1 Euthanasia Standard Operating Procedures 18

1.5.2 Finding Meaning and Purpose in Euthanasia Work 21

References 22

2 Canine and Feline Euthanasia 25
Kathleen A. Cooney

2.1 Species- Specific Considerations 25

2.2 Equipment and Handling 27

2.2.1 Positioning and Restraint 27

2.2.2 Medical Supplies 29

2.3 Pre- Euthanasia Sedation and Anesthesia 30

2.4 Euthanasia Techniques 32

2.4.1 Overview of Non- inhalant Pharmaceutical Euthanasia Agents - Pentobarbital, Potassium Chloride, Lidocaine, Magnesium Sulfate, and Propofol 33

2.4.1.1 Pentobarbital Sodium 34

2.4.1.2 Potassium Chloride (KCl) 35

2.4.1.3 Magnesium Sulfate (MgSO₄) 35

2.4.1.4 Propofol 35

2.4.1.5 Lidocaine and Mepivacaine 35

2.4.2 Euthanasia Injection Methods - Intravenous, Intracardiac, Intrahepatic, Intrarenal, Intraperitoneal, and Intrathecal 36

2.4.2.1 Intravenous Injections 36

2.4.2.2 Intraorgan Injections 38

2.4.2.3 Intraperitoneal Injections 44

2.4.2.4 Intrathecal Injections of Anesthetic Agents (e.g. lidocaine) 45

2.4.3 Oral Administration of Pentobarbital Euthanasia Solution 46

2.4.4 Miscellaneous Pentobarbital Administration Routes 47

2.4.5 Euthanasia by Inhalant Gas Methods in Dogs and Cats 48

2.4.6 Physical Methods 49

2.4.6.1 Gunshot 49

2.4.6.2 Captive Bolt 50

2.5 Special Circumstances 50

2.5.1 The Euthanasia of Unbirthed Young 50

2.5.2 Aggressive Dog and Cat Euthanasia 51

2.5.3 Undesirable Physical Euthanasia Methods 51

References 53

3 Exotic Pet Euthanasia 57
Angela M. Lennox

3.1 Species- Specific Considerations 57

3.2 Equipment and Handling 59

3.2.1 Handling Exotic Companion Mammals 60

3.2.1.1 Ferrets and Rabbits 60

3.2.1.2 Guinea Pigs, Rodents, Sugar Gliders, and Hedgehogs 60

3.2.1.3 Pet Pigs 61

3.2.1.4 Unusual and Potentially Dangerous Exotics 63

3.2.2 Handling Birds 64

3.2.3 Handling Reptiles and Amphibians 66

3.2.4 Handli...