Low-Stress Medication Techniques in Birds and Small Mammals.

Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract

Division of Zoological Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Yalelaan 108, Utrecht 3584 CM, The Netherlands.

Published: May 2018

AI Article Synopsis

  • Low-stress medication methods are essential for providing optimal health care to birds and small mammals, enhancing patient management and overall clinical success.* -
  • The review highlights the negative impacts of coercive and fear-based techniques, promoting a more compassionate approach to animal care.* -
  • It discusses the benefits and principles of low-stress medication, suggesting its potential applications in veterinary practice to improve animal welfare.*

Article Abstract

Low-stress medication principles and techniques are key aspects of optimal health care delivery for birds and small mammals. When paired with the medical details of patient management, by balancing medication techniques, the probability of clinical success on the highest ethical and welfare criteria can be greatly enhanced. This review addresses both the effects and the disadvantages of using forceful, coercive, and fear-evoking methods as well as the benefits, principles, and possible applications of low-stress medication in the veterinary setting.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cvex.2018.01.016DOI Listing

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