Tag: Quality of Life

Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD)

    Canine cognitive dysfunction, or cognitive disorder, is the most common chronic degenerative neurological disorder affecting senior dogs. A large number of senior dogs will be diagnosed with this progressive disease which is similar to Alzheimer’s disease in people. The exact cause of this disorder is unknown but cognitive dysfunction can occur due to an accumulation of beta amyloid plaques within the…

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Palliative Care

Palliative care and hospice care are not the same thing, though they are often used interchangeably. Palliation is defined as “relieving or soothing the symptoms of a disease or disorder at any stage of an illness”. More and more people are choosing palliative care and so in this blog article we will explore the concept of palliative care and…

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What Are My Choices For Treating My Pet’s Cancer?

canine cancer

When your pet is diagnosed with cancer, it can be a frightening experience. The choices your veterinarian or oncologist offer can be expensive, disfiguring, and difficult for your pet to tolerate, AND there are no guarantees that the treatments will contribute to any quality of life or that they will live any longer with treatment.

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