In this Vlog Dr Purdy explores what pet caregivers can learn from human hospice. Vet, pet, and family members in the conversation work together to establish goals and develop a plan unique to the individuals involved.
An introduction to Dr. Laura Purdy who recently earned her Hospice & Palliative Care Veterinarian certification. The first in her new vlog series.
Event pictures from Remembering Our Pets 2018 where the community comes together to commemorate those we lost.
Last month I had the pleasure of attending a veterinary conference in Seattle focused on end-of-life care. It was a whirlwind four days full of lectures on a variety of topics as well as hands-on laboratories and plenty of information sharing and networking. I came home with a vast amount of new ideas and thoughts, …
Although the discussion of the price of euthanasia is straightforward, the cost of waiting when a pet has a life-ending condition is much less so. There are many considerations when it comes to deciding on the right time to say goodbye to our beloved pet, and the costs of waiting are always more than monetary …
Pictures from our National Pet Remembrance day in Madison, WI.
Event Photos from the PuppyUP Madison. What a festive occasion for a great cause. Thanks to everyone who participated. It was a beautiful day and spirits were high.
During the end of a pet’s life we engage in watchful waiting. Because of fears for our pets and fears for ourselves, we delay action until a particular time or event happens. In all reality we really have very little control over