I can be the first one to tell you; logical decisions are a bit ‘out the window’ once you hear those three words, “she has cancer.” Since making the right decision for you is so incredibly difficult, it’s best to write it out with a pen and paper under careful consideration. One of the best… Continue reading Logical Decisions at a Painful Time
Category: Managing Your Emotions
Keeping a Dog Cancer Journal
One of the main activities I always encourage is…keep a journal. Writing in a journal is a great way to get organized, but it can be hard to know how to start. To help you out, here are some tips for making the most of your writing time: Make sure you have enough space in… Continue reading Keeping a Dog Cancer Journal
Understanding In Home Euthanasia
Dogs are meant to be part of the family. They look in our direction when they need comfort and reassurance, especially when it comes to the vet’s clinic. This feeling gets even more heightened when they are sick and in need of the presence of their owners. You can see the confusion and heartbreak when… Continue reading Understanding In Home Euthanasia
Making Choices for Your Dog
Some clients I have encountered decide they don’t want to treat the cancer. What do I say? What does the veterinarian say in these cases? There’s no black and white answer when it comes to putting your dog through treatment. And, when it comes to our dogs, it generally doesn’t come down to the money… Continue reading Making Choices for Your Dog
Understanding Healthy Grieving
Children are vulnerable enough already, and the whole idea of death is not something that they entirely understand. They are usually pretty close to pets as they tend to play around with them a whole lot. Giving them that space to try to wrap their head around what is going on without being overwhelmed is… Continue reading Understanding Healthy Grieving