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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…
The Joys of Senior Dog Rescue: An Interview with David Rosenfelt
'When you have two dogs, getting a third is a big deal. But when you have 26 and you get a call saying that a golden retriever is going to be put down at 3 o’clock, you take a 27th.' That’s a quote from David Rosenfelt, a…
Tips to Care for Your Senior Dog
Senior pets may have a number of issues including discomfort, chronic inflammation and even increased anxiety. Dr. Heidi will talk about how to recognize when some of these issues are happening, when to seek medical help…
