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The Future of At-Home Pet Euthanasia
Where Are We Going With At-Home Pet Euthanasia? When my cat Fiona was dying from mammary cancer some fifteen years ago I found myself considering at home pet euthanasia. Even [...]
Life After The Loss of a Pet
The Ways I remember Her Stella never got old, not in dog or human years. I pictured her well into her eighteenth year, grey and crotchety – eating only human [...]
Pet Cremation 101 – What You Need to Know
Your beloved pet has just passed. It’s six am and you’re on-line trying to find someone to help as soon as possible with your pet’s cremation. Dozens of ads pop [...]
At Home Pet Euthanasia – The Art of Waiting in the Rain
When I started my own mobile veterinary practice, focusing mainly on at home pet hospice, pet euthanasia and pet cremation, I knew I would be exposed to areas in my [...]
After a Canine Lymphoma Diagnosis
Stella Blue has always been a healthy, happy girl and I have been uber vigilant about chemicals, pesticides, vaccines, nutritious dog food and lots of outdoor activity during her life. [...]
A Pet Loss Healing Story
Pet hospice - what is that? Well apparently I was already doing it, or so it seemed. Harleigh was seven years, seven pounds and the most challenging Miniature Pinscher on [...]
In Pet Hospice – What Do Animals Want?
My Dad had just died when Eli, my eleven year old ginger tabby, received the diagnosis of heart failure. He sat wrapped like a furry burrito in my beach towel [...]
Animal Centered Care in Pet Hospice
In many ways human hospice has paved the way for pet hospice care. Much of the end-of-life care human model and applications can be transferred over to the animal kingdom with adjustments [...]
Unique Care for a Unique Profession
The person who goes into veterinary school is not the same person who graduates, just as the person who reads this will not be the person who finishes. We are [...]
Twelve Unique Ways to Honor Your Pet in the Afterlife
If you are reading this, chances are you love animals as much as we do, and because of your love of animals you have probably said goodbye to many in [...]
Pet Hospice Quality of Life Assessment
Your pet does not have to be in cat or dog hospice before you consider a quality of health assessment. Become a partner in your companion animal's healthcare today. Improve [...]
The Process of In-Home Pet Euthanasia
It is good to decide ahead of time who wants to be present during the at home pet euthanasia appointment for your animal. Talk to the Veterinarian and ask [...]