Veterinary Controversies and Ethical Dilemmas

<p>This book identifies increasing concerns with the veterinary profession and confronts them provocatively with a view to stimulating positive change. A central theme is the emergence of the profitable ‘fur baby’ which is being propagated through encouraged anthropomorphism a limited evidence base overdiagnosis overtreatment and practice corporatisation. Richly accompanied with thoughts on veterinary celebrity the misrepresentation of veterinary 'success' research using client-owned animals unregulated treatments and end-of-life decision-making the book represents a small room full of large elephants. With experienced contributors from around the world each chapter combines personal stories with evidence-based reflections.</p><p>While many of the subjects presented will have undergone some degree of ethical analysis the book itself does not intend to teach veterinary ethics; instead its role is to identify key concerns with the profession’s current trajectory and to present them with candour from the perspective of concerned veterinary professionals.</p><p>Ideal for use within the veterinary curriculum to stimulate undergraduate thought and discussion this book will also be a valuable reference for practitioners as the veterinary profession comes to terms with life in a post-truth era.</p>