Wondering if your dog is in pain? Here’s how to tell if it's time for euthanasia or hospice care.
Host Molly Jacobson interviews Dr. Dani McVety, founder of Lap of Love, a nationwide veterinary hospice and in-home euthanasia service. In this long conversation, the veterinary hospice expert and the dog mom explore tough and important decisions dog lovers face in terrible, heart-wrenching moments. Dr. McVety offers compassionate guidance on what to expect during the euthanasia process. If you're wondering about the right time to make end-of-life decisions for your beloved dog, this episode offers comfort, understanding, and practical advice.
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Related Videos:
The 26 signs a dog might be entering the dying process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW0DJHJGZmc
Dr. Dressler’s answer to when to euthanize: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dj7ajAPhL0
A dog mom’s perspective on euthanasia versus natural death: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUXM_jMgkdI
Related Links:
Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice: https://www.lapoflove.com/
A great article on the signs your dog is near the end of life: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/hospice-and-end-of-life/signs-your-dog-is-dying/
Wondering about hospice? Read this: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/hospice-and-end-of-life/hospice-for-dogs/
Wondering about euthanasia? This article will help: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/hospice-and-end-of-life/dog-euthanasia/
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:00 - The Birth of Lap of Love
03:30 - The Importance of Hospice for Pets
08:00 - Signs It's Time for Euthanasia
15:00 - The Role of Veterinary Hospice and Euthanasia
25:00 - Managing Emotional and Physical Burdens
35:00 - What Happens During Euthanasia
45:00 - Coping with Grief After Pet Loss
50:00 - Final Thoughts & Advice
Get to know Dr. Dani McVety: https://www.dogcancer.com/people/dani-mcvety-dvm/
For more details, articles, podcast episodes, and quality education go to the episode page: https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/
