Cooney K.A., Chappell J.R., Callan R.J., Connally B.A. Veterinary Euthanasia Techniques: A Practical Guide

Wiley-Blackwell, 2012. — 204 p.
ISBN: 978-0-470-95918-3Veterinary Euthanasia Techniques: A Practical Guide provides detailed guidance on euthanasia procedures in a wide variety of species, including dogs, cats, exotics, horses, and production animals. Based on the current AVMA guidelines, the book offers step-by-step descriptions of the recommended methods of euthanasia, giving all the information needed to perform these techniques with confidence. Veterinary Euthanasia Techniques helps practitioners, students, and technicians expand their knowledge base and provide competent, compassionate euthanasia services. Including information on client considerations, equipment, positioning, sedation, and aftercare, the focus of the book is on providing detailed procedures for correctly performing euthanasia. Veterinary Euthanasia Techniques presents complete information on euthanasia, offering specific advice to improve skills and aid in decision making.Client Considerations
Companion animals
Species-specific considerations
Equipment
Technique-specific equipment
Euthanasia area equipment
Drugs
Species-specific considerations
Positioning and Restraint
Positioning
Restraint
Species-specific considerations
Pre-euthanasia Sedation and Anesthesia
Anesthesia
Sedation
Drugs and routes of administration
Assessing unconsciousness and sedation
Specific-species considerations
Euthanasia Techniques
How death is achieved
Choosing an appropriate method
Inhalant methods
Injectable methods
Physical methods
Species-specific techniques
Unacceptable methods for domestic animals
Death and associated signs
Body Aftercare
Burial
Composting
Cremation/incineration
Rendering
Species-specific considerations