Category Archives: Grieving the loss of a pet

When we talk to clients facing heart-wrenching decisions, we frequently hear apologies about their tears or distress. I always reply that, of course, it is okay and that there’s no need to apologize. However, my response never seems to do … Continue reading →

Built to cry… The grief that accompanies the loss of a beloved companion animal is profound and the pain of that loss can be felt emotionally, spiritually, and physically.  Grief is a grueling physical experience and shedding tears is one … Continue reading →

As you can imagine, most of our appointments involve a lot of tears and moments of sadness and reflection.  As veterinarians whose careers are devoted to assisting with end-of-life care, this is something we expect and have become very comfortable … Continue reading →

Every once in a while, something really unusual happens and I feel like I’ve witnessed something extraordinary. One of my patients this week was a lovely black lab mix named Indy who had reached the end of her journey with … Continue reading →