Jun 22, 2021 | Early Care and Planning for Aging Pets, Senior Pet, Senior Pet Tips
Do you have a senior dog at home who loves fresh air and sunshine? Even as dogs age, it is still beneficial for them to get out for walks. Controlled exercise (leash walks) tailored to the ability and needs of your dog are a great way to provide enrichment. Providing...
May 19, 2021 | Pet Hospice Care, Pain Management, Journey to Goodbye
Well this is not the story I was ready to tell. Mabel has been slowing down for quite some time. If you have been following along for this blog series, I have been documenting moments of Mabel’s end of life journey. To hear the background of Mabel’s...
Mar 5, 2021 | Pet Hospice Care, Pain Management, Senior Pet Tips, Early Care and Planning for Aging Pets
As an end-of-life mobile veterinarian who is also of a certain age (forty one…derful to be precise,) I can tell you that I’m definitely beginning to appreciate wear and tear on my body. I need to take my vitamin I (ibuprofen) more frequently for aches and...
Feb 11, 2021 | Senior Pet, Pet Diseases
Heart Disease in Dogs What are some of the common heart diseases in dogs? Mitral valve disease- This is when the mitral valve becomes thickened and cannot close correctly. This causes an improper flow of the blood through the heart, making the heart work harder and...
Jan 14, 2021 | Pet Euthanasia, Saying Goodbye
From Ross Taylor, “I’m an assistant professor at the University of Colorado Boulder, and have been a photojournalist for more than 20 years. My website is: www.rosstaylor.net and Instagram is: @rosstaylorphoto. “Last Moments,” is a photo...