*Excerpts from 'The Behavioral Side to Canine Cancer" written by Amber L. Drake (Chapter 8) Children are vulnerable enough already, and the whole idea of death is not something that they entirely understand. They are usually pretty close to our beloved dogs, as our children tend to spend a great deal of their time with… Continue reading Coping and Grieving: Adults and Children Losing a Dog from Cancer
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Decompensation in Dogs with Cancer
Diseases like cancer are not always as apparent as we think they are. Decompensation in dogs with cancer isn't always gradually apparent. They do not knock on the door and notify you that they have started to take root. Sometimes signs and symptoms can start to show up after they have embedded themselves deeply into… Continue reading Decompensation in Dogs with Cancer
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