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Pet hospice and palliative care protocols.

Tamara S Shearer¹

¹Shearer Pet Health Hospital, 1054 Haywood Road, Sylva, NC 28779, USA. tshearer5@frontier.com

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Small Animal Practice

|May 24, 2011

Summary

Initiating palliative or hospice care plans early for pets ensures better outcomes for both the animal and their family. A 5-step strategy streamlines this comprehensive care process, preventing neglect.

Area of Science:

Veterinary Medicine
Animal Welfare

Background:

Palliative and hospice care are crucial for enhancing the quality of life for terminally ill pets.
Early intervention in care planning benefits both pets and their families.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a structured 5-step strategy for implementing palliative and hospice care in veterinary medicine.
To improve the efficiency and comprehensiveness of pet palliative and hospice care.

Main Methods:

Development and application of a 5-step protocol for palliative and hospice care.
Focus on a systematic approach to ensure all aspects of care are addressed.

Main Results:

The 5-step strategy facilitates efficient initiation of palliative and hospice care.

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Veterinary teams can confidently apply the care philosophy, ensuring no aspect of care is overlooked.

Conclusions:

Early implementation of a structured palliative and hospice care plan is vital.
The 5-step strategy provides a clear and effective framework for veterinary professionals.