Grief And Losing A Pet (41)
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How to Say Goodbye
By Dr. Andy Roark, Apr 22, 2013Just last week, while I was performing euthanasia for a critically ill patient, the pet’s owner looked at me and said, “I bet this is the hardest part of your job.” That gave… Full Article ›
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Euthanasia: Your Head Says One Thing, But Your Heart Says Another
By Dr. Carrie La Jeunesse, Mar 20, 2013Occasionally, the decision making that surrounds euthanizing a pet is pretty straightforward. In cases of massive trauma, severe illness or unrelenting pain that cannot be managed, the path… Full Article ›
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The Things We Do for Love: "I Risked a Fight With My Husband to Make My Dog Happy"
By Caroline Golon, Dec 20, 2012Caroline Golon, the human behind popular humor blog Romeo the Cat, shares stories of pet owners who have gone the extra mile for their pets in this series, The Things We Do for Love. When… Full Article ›
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The Things We Do for Love: "I Found a Special Way to Honor My Dog’s Memory"
By Caroline Golon, Oct 11, 2012Caroline Golon, the human behind popular humor blog Romeo the Cat, shares stories of pet owners who have gone the extra mile for their pets in this series, The Things We Do for Love. Dr.… Full Article ›
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Euthanasia : Why Some Owners Choose to Stay and Some Choose to Go
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Sep 20, 2012It’s universally true that the worst moments of any pet owner’s animal-loving life will inevitably coincide with the final moments of a pet's life. But not everyone experiences… Full Article ›
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5 Strategies for Surviving the Loss of a Pet
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 16, 2013After more than 30 years as a practicing veterinarian, and many, many personal losses, I’ve learned some strategies that can help pet owners who are dealing with the loss of a beloved… Full Article ›
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The Best of Vetstreet: 10 Essays We Love From the Last Year
By Vetstreet Staff, Aug 24, 2012It goes without saying that we adore critters of all shapes and sizes at Vetstreet — and we also adore animal folk who can write lovingly about the special pets in their lives. So to… Full Article ›
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How This Vet Talks to Kids About Pet Death
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Aug 21, 2012A couple of weeks ago, I went on an odd house call in which I was quietly led through a side yard gate to a small, well-appointed pool house. The purpose of my visit, as with so many of my… Full Article ›
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The Booming Business of Pricey Pet Burials Around the World
By Nora Zelevansky, Aug 14, 2012For most pet owners, a four-legged family member’s passing can be deeply distressing, so it's not surprising that many people spare no expense when it comes to memorializing their… Full Article ›
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What 25 Years as a Vet Have Taught Me About the Right Time to Say Goodbye
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus, Aug 1, 2012In a recent article, I chronicled what a day in the clinic life of a veterinary oncologist is like, and I believe that some of my readers were surprised by some of the positive pet stories that I… Full Article ›
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How the Joint Study of Human and Animal Health Is Saving Lives
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus , Jul 19, 2012A recent article published in The New York Times on the One Health Concept speaks volumes about the importance of this novel approach to medicine. The feature, “Our Animal… Full Article ›