Hospice and Palliative Care for Companion Animals 2nd Edition

Hospice and Palliative Care for Companion Animals, 2nd Edition by Amir Shanan is an essential, compassionate guide for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and devoted pet owners seeking humane, evidence-based approaches to end-of-life care. This updated edition blends clinical rigor with heartfelt guidance, presenting practical strategies for pain management, symptom control, and quality-of-life assessment across a range of species.

Discover clear, step-by-step protocols for analgesia, nutritional support, and non-pharmacologic comfort measures, plus communication frameworks to navigate difficult conversations with pet families. New chapters reflect the latest research and evolving best practices, offering expanded case studies, decision-making tools, and ethical considerations that help clinicians make confident, humane choices.

Whether you work in a busy veterinary hospital in the United States, a small clinic in the UK, or provide in-home hospice care in Australia or Canada, this book delivers globally applicable techniques and culturally sensitive guidance. It’s written in an accessible, professional tone that respects both scientific detail and emotional realities, making it a perfect reference for clinicians, students, and informed pet guardians.

Packed with actionable checklists and compassionate insight, this edition supports improved patient comfort, clearer client communication, and better team coordination at the end of life. Give your practice—or your personal caregiving—a reliable foundation in dignified animal hospice and palliative care.

Order your copy today and bring evidence-based compassion to every stage of a companion animal’s final journey.

Note: eBooks do not include supplementary materials such as CDs, access codes, etc.