It’s the beginning of spring, 2010, just as frosts start to melt and the bustle of a new season starts. On a rural remote area, two dogs, a 13-year-old spayed female lab mix and a 7-year-old neutered male Australian Shepherd mix make their morning way across the pastures. A few hours later they come home, abnormally tired. By the end of the evening, they are pronounced DOA at a veterinary hospital.
Read MoreDo you struggle with helping clients feel better when it matters most — during euthanasia?
Read More“The living close the eyes of the dead, the dead open the eyes of the living.”
-Bulgarian Proverb
Read MoreEuthanasia is an inevitable part of our job. Personally, I think it’s what makes us vet-med types so strong.
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This is the best way to turn euthanasias into a meaningful and positive experience for both pet owners and veterinary teams.
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Read More... I found myself saying “if only I’d known then what I know now.” It wasn't self-criticism, as I practiced as I was taught and observed.
Read MoreI am telling you a story to illustrate this necessary benevolence in our environment, all the more so in these uncertain times.
Read MoreLet’s talk about respectful and dignified containment of the remains as pointed out in the new AVMA policy.
Read MoreWe left off at the importance of validating the cremation services offered by your chosen facility.
Read MoreWe all want to see the progression of animal welfare and to increase the standard of our veterinary practice.
Read MoreWe have a rich and colorful history with our companion animals. They bring so much to our lives!
Read MoreWe have a long history of commemorating our pets after death, from ancient Egyptian pet cemeteries and mummification to spiritual rituals to help our beloveds pass to the afterlife.
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