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Dr. Mary Gardner: Assessing Quality of Life and Deciding When to Say Goodbye
Assessing the quality of life of a family pet is a delicate balance between managing emotions, the progression of the disease, and the happiness of the pet. These key issues are not always in harmony and it is the job of the…
Dr. Sheilah Robertson: New and Integrated Approaches to Comfort
The future of pain management for older pets (and people) is looking bright. Integrating drug and non-drug treatments into a pain management plan can turn a good plan into a great one. By using more than one type of treatment, we…
Dr. Tamara Shearer: Early Recognition and Support of Cancer Patients Utilizing a Integrative, Proactive Approach
Being proactive with home evaluations for cancer between veterinary visits improves the odds of a better outcome or extended quality of life for a patient. Tips on what to look for at home will be discussed in the lecture. A…
Euthanasia Options
No one ever wants to make the decision to say goodbye to their dog. But understanding your options on euthanasia vs natural passing and when best to make that decision will be helpful during this time. Join this session to…
Get to Know Your Senior Dog from Head-to-Tail
Our dogs can't tell us when something is wrong. By getting to know our furry best friend from head-to-tail, you can more readily detect a problem early and intervene. Denise Fleck (aka The Pet Safety Crusader) and Grey…
Grey Muzzles Gone Wide: Feeding Strategies to Avoid and Treat Weight Gain in Older Dogs
According to the latest estimates, over 56% of US pet dogs are overweight or have obesity, totaling over 50 million dogs. A recent pet parent survey found that almost half (47%) of American dog owners have a dog age 7 or…
Know Your Dog's True Nature - Understanding Canine Personality through the Five Elements
The Five Element Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a fun and helpful tool for understanding your old dog's personality, wants, needs, and stressors. It will also cue you into specific behaviors and possible maladies…
Disaster Preparedness for Senior Pets
Have you thought about how to prepare for a disaster and made a plan for your household? Have you considered what that means for your senior canine? Join us as Krista Kurvers discusses ways to alleviate the fear and anxiety some…
Celebration: The Antidote for Anticipatory Grief
Join us for this webinar in which Dr. H. Howells talks about how celebration can be a super-powered balm for anticipatory grief. Anticipatory grief—whether our pets have been given a terminal diagnosis or we just know their days…