When a friend is experiencing grief it can be difficult to know what to say or what to do. Here are some helpful tips to help someone get through this period of time, but first, let’s talk a little about grief. Grief is a very powerful emotion that encompasses many feelings. There is no right or wrong way to…
Arthritis is a progressive deterioration of the cartilage in joints of dogs and cats. Pain and lameness develop secondary to joint dysfunction and muscle atrophy. This condition is progressive and can affect the quality of life of your pet, but there are steps that you can take to help keep your pet comfortable. * Maintain a lean body weight…
Rehabilitation can be beneficial for older dogs and for dogs in hospice care, rehabilitation can also help many other conditions. I have put together what a typical day can look like at a rehabilitation center. A day in the life of a rehabilitation veterinarian As a rehabilitation veterinarian, we see many different types of cases every day. This is…
Osteoarthritis, also known as arthritis or degenerative joint disease, is a progressive and irreversible condition affecting the joints of dogs and cats. Arthritis is non curable and affects dogs of any size, breed, gender and age. Some of the signs you may notice your dog doing include: Lameness, being the most common sign seen, may be progressive, persistent…
The term “laser” stands for “light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation”, which is a form of light therapy. Therapeutic laser therapy has been used frequently in the hospice setting for pain management, to promote wound healing, and to reduce swelling and inflammation. Laser therapy is non-invasive and very well tolerated by our patients. Many hospitals now have the ability to…
