Home Hospice and Euthanasia for Pets: Saying Goodbye with Love and Dignity

Join Amy Castro and Dr. Mary Gardner from Lap of Love in-home pet hospice and euthanasia as they have a poignant yet frank discussion about the benefits of in-home pet hospice and euthanasia and offer insights into navigating the emotional journey of a pet's end-of-life. Discover the nuances of end-of-life care, managing chronic conditions, and coping with anticipatory grief. They share tips on preparing for and coping with pet loss, including:
- Creating meaningful end-of-life experiences
- Communicating about the decision
- Understanding and navigating the journey
- Managing the guilt about decisions made and not made
- Letting go of the guilt pet parents may feel over the relief of a pet's death
- And more.
Celebrate the uniqueness of each pet's journey and explore compassionate care options to ensure their final chapter is filled with dignity and love. Tune in for heartfelt conversations and support during this challenging part of the pet parenting journey.
Shoutouts in this episode:
Parkwood Animal Hospital, Friendswood Texas
End-of-Life Pet Photography from One Last Network
Nancy Gordon - Pet Loss and Grief Expert

• Check out Nancy's new book "I Miss You Already: Bearing the Unbearable Loss of Your Pet."

Pet Vet Animal Hospital - Deerfield Beach, Florida
Additional Resources Provided By Dr. Mary Gardner:
Mary's personal website: https://www.drmarygardner.com/
Lap of Love website: lapoflove.com
Dog Quality of Life Scale: https://www.drmarygardner.com/resources/forms/dog/dog_QOL.pdf
Cat Quality of Life Scale: https://www.drmarygardner.com/resources/forms/cat/Cat_Life_Quality_Assessment.pdf
Quality of Life Video for Pet Parents: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJL4itdJn0s

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