Welfare Assessment
Screening for problems involves only Steps 1 and 2 of welfare assessment. Screening does not involve an overall evaluation but highlights issues for further investigation. It is useful during routine…
GENERAL
Achieving Animal Welfare Goals
There is a danger that palliative therapy perpetuates the lives of suffering animals by inhibiting a euthanasia decision from the owner. Firstly, offering palliative care provides owners with an attractive…
Clinical Choices
Figure 4.2 Problems come in different sizes. (Courtesy of James Yeates.) Figure 4.3 Animals may have very different experiences of treatment to human patients. (Courtesy of SPCA Hong Kong.) Sometimes…
Beyond the Clinic
Pre-purchase veterinary advice can help clients to have more realistic expectations and better owner–animal relationships (Kidd et al. 1992; Serpell 1996), and evidence (e.g. Patronek et al. 1996; New et…
Emergencies
Chapter 12 Emergencies Introduction The conditions which may be considered emergencies generally result from trauma to the face and oral cavity (Fig. 12.1). While they are not life-threatening, most cause…
Periodontal disease
Chapter 9 Periodontal disease Introduction Periodontal disease is the result of the inflammatory response to dental plaque, i.e. oral bacteria, and is limited to the periodontium. It is the most…
Tooth extraction
Chapter 13 Tooth extraction Introduction Tooth extraction is commonly indicated in small animal practice. The procedure is often time consuming and fraught with difficulties. The problems experienced are usually attributable…
Dental diseases in lagomorphs and rodents
Chapter 14 Dental diseases in lagomorphs and rodents with Leen Verhaert Introduction Lagomorphs and rodents are increasingly popular pets. These ‘pocket pets’ have a high incidence of oral/dental problems that…
