Ethics in Veterinary Practice: Balancing Conflicting Interests

Ethics in Veterinary Practice presents material on integrative medicine, animal pain, moral stress, and the future of veterinary ethics. Readers will also find:

• A thorough introduction to a theoretical basis for veterinary ethics, including discussions of animal welfare, ethical theories, and legal issues
• Comprehensive explorations of clinical veterinary ethics, including discussions of veterinary advocacy, ethical dilemmas, professionalism, economic issues, and medical errors
• Practical discussions of ethical concerns by practice type, including companion animals, equines, and animals used for food
• In-depth examination of emerging ethical concerns including animal use in veterinary education and animal maltreatment