Dr. Purdy’s Pet Hospice Vlog & Articles

Client Care Specialists are often the first voice you hear when calling us. They all have worked in veterinary practices, have assisted with euthanasia, and have endured the loss of their own pets.

Quality of life is not just a concern about physical well being, but also about emotional and mental well being. It's about having both the "freedom to" and the "freedom from."

Some of the unique struggles faced in caring for a pet at end of life during holiday time.

It is incredibly hard to say goodbye to a pet. By preparing for the challenges and the silver linings of holiday time, we may be better able to commemorate the pet we have lost and the bond that we have shared.

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

Pet parents and their families who have lost a pet usually want to open their homes and hearts...

Denial and guilt are two of the most commonly felt emotions when a pet is entering end of life or has passed away. When we let go of the guilt we feel over the loss, we can remember our pets for the joy they gave us.

Life is all about change. Nothing is permanent, including ourselves and those we love. As I...

Euthanasia comes from the Greek language and translates as good or fortunate death. The...

"Doesn't this bother you?" These are some of the comments I get from friends and acquaintances....