You, Your Pet, and the “Love Hormone”
Animal caregivers sure do love their four-legged companions. Most of us consider our pets to be members of the family. We play together, eat together, and live our lives together. It is comforting to come home after a rough day to a wagging tail or a gentle purr. Our pets somehow seem to know just […]
Losing a Pet, Grieving a Loss or Palliative Care During the Holidays
The holiday season, from Thanksgiving through the New Year, with all the extra social time and expectations can be a jumble of tears and anger if you are anticipating a loss or grieving a loss. Caretaking is often sad and difficult work. Palliative care for a critically ill or terminally ill pet can be a […]