One of the most difficult issues that confronts veterinarians and staff today concerns the profession's obligation
to the animal and the sometimes conflicting demands from clients, peers and society. The veterinarian's role has
become more complex with new ethical challenges posed by issues such as growing public awareness regarding animal
welfare, increasing economic value of companion animals, growth of veterinary specialization, experimentation with
alternative and complementary medicine, and concern for pain management and mental well-being of animals.
Written by an acknowledged pioneer in veterinary ethics, An Introduction to Veterinary Medical Ethics addresses
the ethical challenges that veterinarians face daily as they seek to balance obligations to animal, client, peers,
society and self. The book offers a highly readable and approachable introduction to the nature of ethical theory,
reasoning and decision-making, and its practical application to veterinary medicine. Now with over 100 real-life
veterinary case histories and analysis, this edition also includes new discussions of animal pain, distress and
happiness, ethics of critical care, alternative medicine, legal status and value of animals, and Aesculapian authority.
An Introduction to Veterinary Medical Ethics: Theory and Cases, Second Edition is recommended as essential reading
for all veterinary students and practitioners, as well as those interested in general animal welfare.
New edition from an acknowledged pioneer in veterinary ethics
Addresses ethical challenges that veterinarians face daily
Case-based approach to ethics in veterinary medicine, with over 100 real-life cases
Includes new discussion of legal status and value of animals, alternative medicine, Aesculapian authority,
ethics of critical care, and animal pain, distress and happiness