Those of us who love our pets as family want nothing but the best medical care for them, and that includes cutting edge tools for identifying and managing pain. So we bring good news! AAHA has revised and updated its pain management guidelines for for the first time since 2015. What’s new? Separate recommendations for dogs and cats (because cats are not small dogs!) Discussion of tools available for identifying pain Emphasis on being proactive about pain management instead of a reactive “damage control” approach A decision tree to identify the most effective therapies The report is written for use by veterinary teams and ismore…

by Marianne Schultz I have a friend who recently had to euthanize his 14 year old dog Lili. Lili had been his companion prior to marriage and children. He and his wife had come to the decision to let Lili leave this world to be free from her pain and suffering and wondered how to explain this to their kids, aged 4 and 6. “Lili is going to doggie heaven” seemed to work as the way to convey the message (although this may not work for every family). They had witnessed her decline from the happy-go-lucky loyal companion to a struggling dog not familiar tomore…

“I have no idea how you do what you do.” “This must be hard to deal with every day.” “I imagine you must put up with people like me all the time.”   Like any veterinarian involved in end-of-life care, I hear some version of “your job must be really tough, but I’m glad you do it” almost daily. Learning to sit with grief from a place of calm energy and peace does take time and practice, but end-of-life work is uplifting and rewarding to those who put in the effort. What drives me most of all is the cumulation of experiences which serve tomore…

They can happen to anyone, even a veterinarian, and it’s usually not a big deal to take care of them. Let’s talk about how to detect fleas in and around your pets, and bust a few common myths and misunderstandings while we’re at it.more…

Any professional who deals with life and death situations will tell you that training is key to keeping a cool head in emergencies. That means having a plan, and you’ll likely want to include your pets. Here are some key points and resources to get you started.more…

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