Client services for geriatric pets

Some veterinarians have been reluctant to discuss the prospect of the death of a pet because of a sense of discomfort and a lack of understanding about how to respond to the client's grief reaction. It is essential to take the time for this important communication and help clients deal with fears about the process, any feelings of guilt and helplessness, and judgments about the medical aspects of a case. Clients must be encouraged to express grief over the loss of a pet, particularly a geriatric pet that has lived with them many years and to which they are deeply bonded. Veterinarians need to counsel clients about obtaining additional pets or another pet. The phrase "replacement pet" must be stricken from the veterinarian's vocabulary. One does not "replace" a deceased spouse, mother, father, or child. It is possible to have another child or find another spouse, but it is not possible to replace a person. Neither can a pet be "replaced," because each pet is a unique living being. It is disrespectful to the memory of deceased pets to belittle their uniqueness by suggesting that they can be replaced. Instead, the veterinarian has the capability and responsibility to help pet owners maintain fond and happy memories of an irreplacable pet, while finding room in their hearts for another new pet to create happiness for the future. Once the grief is resolved, clients will be thankful for having had the privilege of sharing their life with an animal and experiencing the joy of the bond between two unique individuals.     

宠物犬的简易投药法

宠物犬每次得病都要到宠物医院去治疗,有时一天要去3次,连续要一个星期左右,非常不方便。其实,只要我们学会了几种犬的投药法,在宠物医生的指导下,在家给自己的爱犬投药还可以节约宝贵时间。下面介绍几种简单的投药方法。     

二噁英污染及对犬的危害

二噁英是指结构和性质都很相似的包含众多同类物或异构体的一大类含氯有机化合物。二噁英有极强的稳定性和吸附性，熔点较高，难溶于水，是无色无味的脂溶性物质，所以非常容易在生物体内积累。二噁英在土壤中降解的半衰期为12年，在空气中光化学分解的半衰期为8．3天，在犬体内为7年。