Human Animal Bond
Animals enrich the lives of more people everyday. Animals provide use with companionship, service, food, milk, eggs, leather, wool, and clothe. What would a world be like with no animals? Most people would loose a companion while others will loose their lifestyles and a bit of their heart. Animals in today's society are the eyes of the blind, the ears of the deaf, and the limbs of the paralyzed. Animals help many people and are responsible for thousands of careers. With growing cities many animals are losing their jobs. Horses and oxens provided use with transportation, dogs helped herding, livestock gave food and clothes to people. Many people however still care about the wellbeing of animals and they try their best to protect them.
Companionship benefits both humans and pets by
-Stability
-Constancy
-Security
-Interaction
-Exercise
-Protection
-Motivation
Therapeutic benefit to humans
-Reduces anxiety
-Lowers blood pressure
-Decrease heart rate
-Prevent depression
Why does attachment occur ?
-Responsibility for pet
-Loyalty
-Dependency on pet
-Self-worth in having a pet
-Love from pet
-Pet gives purpose of living
Normal signs of grief
-Denial
-Bargaining
-Anger
-Depression
-Acceptance
Warning: Not everyone will go through the grief process the same. However everyone does go through it and you shouldn't avoid it.
Denial: Denial is used as a defense mechanism most people won't accept the fact that their beloved pet has to be euthanize, is extremely ill, or has passed away. When you deal with someone who is going through this stage try to talk to them feel like you are there or them. Repeat the diagnosis,prognoses, and treatment plan. Don't become frustrated because they are having a tough time.
Bargaining: The person tries to control or reverse the reality. The client wants help and they would try to ask for your opinion on what to do best. If that does happen do not tell them your option of choice, just tell them to do what they think is best for their animal.
Anger: Many people will eventually become angry once you tell them what is wrong. They can show this in many manners they can become angry toward themselves and feel guilty, they can say it's your fault, act rude, doesn't want to pay, and or doesn't want the pet to be euthanize. This is the toughest part of the Grief process the best thing to do is talk to the person about the animal's health and the best thing for the animal.
Depression: The person can feel extremely sad and it can lead to further problems. The person can stop eating and lower their energy level, the person can become restless, and they also try to avoid people. The best thing to do is talk to the client.
Acceptance: This person is not hesitant and won't regret anything. This does not mean the person does not love their animal it just means that they accept the fact that life goes on and that they are doing the right thing. Children reach this stage quicker than adults the best thing to do is to get your mind off the topic of your pet. Most people get a new pet in memory of their old pet.
Communication
-Help the pet owner
-Understand that it's a difficult time for them
-Explain to others
-Allow owner to begin process
Euthanasia- Humanly killing an animal with an injection that stops the heart beat.
How to prepare for a pet loss
-Think about what is best
-Allow family to discuss
The decision
-Animal won't feel pain anymore
-The family would be happy for their animal
-The costs
Scheduling
-Who should be there?
-Where should it take place?
-When should it happen?
-What is to happen with the body?
-A memorial ?
Steps of Euthanasia
-Cover examination table with blanket
-Sedate animal before
-Catheterized peripheral vein
-Anesthetized animal
-Inject solution
-Pet passes away
Client Support After
-Owner should understand
-Reassure
-It's alright for you to cry
-Let the owner know they made the right choice
-Let the owner know you care also
Considerations for large animal Euthanasia
-Safety is an issue
-Make sure there is vehicle access
-Use cephalic vein for injection
-Takes long
-Animals crash to ground
-Clients may want to bury their animal
Animals enrich the lives of more people everyday. Animals provide use with companionship, service, food, milk, eggs, leather, wool, and clothe. What would a world be like with no animals? Most people would loose a companion while others will loose their lifestyles and a bit of their heart. Animals in today's society are the eyes of the blind, the ears of the deaf, and the limbs of the paralyzed. Animals help many people and are responsible for thousands of careers. With growing cities many animals are losing their jobs. Horses and oxens provided use with transportation, dogs helped herding, livestock gave food and clothes to people. Many people however still care about the wellbeing of animals and they try their best to protect them.
Companionship benefits both humans and pets by
-Stability
-Constancy
-Security
-Interaction
-Exercise
-Protection
-Motivation
Therapeutic benefit to humans
-Reduces anxiety
-Lowers blood pressure
-Decrease heart rate
-Prevent depression
Why does attachment occur ?
-Responsibility for pet
-Loyalty
-Dependency on pet
-Self-worth in having a pet
-Love from pet
-Pet gives purpose of living
Normal signs of grief
-Denial
-Bargaining
-Anger
-Depression
-Acceptance
Warning: Not everyone will go through the grief process the same. However everyone does go through it and you shouldn't avoid it.
Denial: Denial is used as a defense mechanism most people won't accept the fact that their beloved pet has to be euthanize, is extremely ill, or has passed away. When you deal with someone who is going through this stage try to talk to them feel like you are there or them. Repeat the diagnosis,prognoses, and treatment plan. Don't become frustrated because they are having a tough time.
Bargaining: The person tries to control or reverse the reality. The client wants help and they would try to ask for your opinion on what to do best. If that does happen do not tell them your option of choice, just tell them to do what they think is best for their animal.
Anger: Many people will eventually become angry once you tell them what is wrong. They can show this in many manners they can become angry toward themselves and feel guilty, they can say it's your fault, act rude, doesn't want to pay, and or doesn't want the pet to be euthanize. This is the toughest part of the Grief process the best thing to do is talk to the person about the animal's health and the best thing for the animal.
Depression: The person can feel extremely sad and it can lead to further problems. The person can stop eating and lower their energy level, the person can become restless, and they also try to avoid people. The best thing to do is talk to the client.
Acceptance: This person is not hesitant and won't regret anything. This does not mean the person does not love their animal it just means that they accept the fact that life goes on and that they are doing the right thing. Children reach this stage quicker than adults the best thing to do is to get your mind off the topic of your pet. Most people get a new pet in memory of their old pet.
Communication
-Help the pet owner
-Understand that it's a difficult time for them
-Explain to others
-Allow owner to begin process
Euthanasia- Humanly killing an animal with an injection that stops the heart beat.
How to prepare for a pet loss
-Think about what is best
-Allow family to discuss
The decision
-Animal won't feel pain anymore
-The family would be happy for their animal
-The costs
Scheduling
-Who should be there?
-Where should it take place?
-When should it happen?
-What is to happen with the body?
-A memorial ?
Steps of Euthanasia
-Cover examination table with blanket
-Sedate animal before
-Catheterized peripheral vein
-Anesthetized animal
-Inject solution
-Pet passes away
Client Support After
-Owner should understand
-Reassure
-It's alright for you to cry
-Let the owner know they made the right choice
-Let the owner know you care also
Considerations for large animal Euthanasia
-Safety is an issue
-Make sure there is vehicle access
-Use cephalic vein for injection
-Takes long
-Animals crash to ground
-Clients may want to bury their animal