The Human-Animal Bond and Grief

This new text is the first of its kind to address this increasingly important area of practice. It integrates theory, empirical research, clinical experience, and principles of application into a step-by-step approach to the human-animal bond for client relations. The book provides veterinary professionals with the knowledge, skills, terminology and methodologies to help human clients cope with anxiety and grief from pet loss. Each chapter includes case studies, personal accounts - describing both owners' and veterinary professionals' perspectives on pet loss, and specific intervention suggestions.