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37 authors - vets, social workers, psychologists and animal lovers explore the issues of animal euthanasia and owner bereavement from a variety of perspectives. Discussions of the ethics and morality of euthanasia precede first hand accounts of the impact of pet loss upon owners, including children, adolescents and the elderly. Next, the nature of the human/companion animal bond is examined, with particular attention to the grieving process and the role of the helping professional in resolving owner bereavement. The fourth section of the book is devoted to the experience of the vet and other animal care workers in coping with the emotional aspects of euthanasia. Finally, a special Appendix provides the reader with comprehensive and up to date guidelines from the American Veterinary Medicine Association's Panel on Euthanasia, including specific agents, methods and safety precautions.

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