BSAVA Manual of Practical Veterinary Welfare

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Rather than focusing solely on disease treatment, the book explores how veterinary professionals can improve the physical and emotional wellbeing of animals throughout every stage of their care. It also addresses the wellbeing of veterinary teams, recognizing the close relationship between staff welfare and high-quality patient care.

The book covers topics including:

• Principles of animal welfare and veterinary ethics
• The Five Domains model and welfare assessment
• Behavioural science and animal learning
• Recognising pain, fear, stress, and distress
• Behavioural observation and ethograms
• Low-stress handling and patient-centred care
• Environmental enrichment for a wide range of species
• Nutritional welfare and feeding management
• Welfare during hospitalisation and clinical procedures
• Welfare-focused nursing care
• Anaesthesia, surgery, and pain management from a welfare perspective
• Behaviour consultations and client education
• Welfare considerations for dogs, cats, rabbits, small mammals, exotic pets, zoo animals, and wildlife
• Practical assessment forms and welfare checklists
• Mental health, resilience, and wellbeing within the veterinary team

Combining scientific evidence with practical clinical guidance, this manual helps veterinary professionals integrate welfare principles into every aspect of patient care. It offers realistic solutions that improve patient wellbeing, client satisfaction, and the overall quality of veterinary services.

Who is this book for?

• Small animal veterinarians
• Exotic animal veterinarians
• Veterinary nurses
• Veterinary technicians
• Veterinary students
• Animal welfare professionals
• Veterinary practice teams seeking to improve welfare standards