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Hospice for pets? What are you talking about?!

Alissa Anderson

Aug 8
6 min

Hospice for pets? What are you talking about?!

What Is Veterinary Hospice? Per the IAAHPC (International Association of Animal Hospice & Palliative Care), animal hospice is a program...

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Helpful Hints for Caring for a Senior Pet: Monitoring at Home

Alissa Anderson

Aug 21, 2023
4 min

Helpful Hints for Caring for a Senior Pet: Monitoring at Home

As our beloved pets grow older, naturally they start experiencing changes to their health and overall condition, just like humans do....

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LUMPS, BUMPS, AND SKIN HEALTH IN SENIOR PETS

Alissa Anderson

Apr 10, 2023
5 min

LUMPS, BUMPS, AND SKIN HEALTH IN SENIOR PETS

As pets age, they become more susceptible to various health issues, including skin masses. Skin masses are abnormal growths on the skin...

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Alissa Anderson

Mar 20, 2023
4 min

WHEN YOU CAN'T "CATCH" YOUR BREATH

MANAGING RESPIRATORY DISEASE IN AN OLDER PET As an end-of-life care veterinarian, in my experience no disease condition necessitates as...

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Senior Pets: How Can Owners Help Them Using Food?

Alissa Anderson

Jun 21, 2022
6 min

Senior Pets: How Can Owners Help Them Using Food?

USING DIET AS THERAPY FOR YOUR SENIOR PET What are some things that come to mind when you think of dietary changes recommended for older...

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HOW I DO THIS WORK (from an end of life care veterinarian)

Alissa Anderson

Oct 28, 2021
2 min

HOW I DO THIS WORK (from an end of life care veterinarian)

People ask me (naturally) how I can do end of life care for pets every day. And I get it – when I was in school I NEVER would have...

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Alissa Anderson

Oct 1, 2021
2 min

MAKING A PET BUCKET LIST

What is a bucket list? Basically it is a list of things a person hopes to do during their lifetime. Mine includes visiting South Africa...

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Alissa Anderson

May 27, 2021
4 min

PREPARING FOR GOODBYE

People often ask me how they can prepare themselves to face the coming loss of an older pet, and I wish that I had some amazing wisdom to...

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INTERNAL TUMORS AND HEMOABDOMEN - A TICKING TIME BOMB

Alissa Anderson

Apr 2, 2021
4 min

INTERNAL TUMORS AND HEMOABDOMEN - A TICKING TIME BOMB

In today’s blog I want to discuss the condition I most commonly see dogs present to me with for emergency euthanasia, hemoabdomen (blood...

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HOW DO I KNOW WHEN IT'S TIME TO LET MY PET GO?

Alissa Anderson

Mar 9, 2021
6 min

HOW DO I KNOW WHEN IT'S TIME TO LET MY PET GO?

Today’s blog is going to focus on ways to help you make the decision of whether or not it is the right time to have your pet euthanized....

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Alissa Anderson

Sep 14, 2020
2 min

OBESITY IN PETS: A GROWING PROBLEM

Being overweight is a huge and growing problem in our pet population. It comes with a multitude of health issues, and can have a strong...

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Alissa Anderson

Aug 12, 2020
3 min

"Doggy Dementia" - Yes, It Exists!

Have you ever wondered if your senior pet can get Alzheimer’s disease? Has their behavior been changing or do they seem to be getting...

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Alissa Anderson

May 6, 2020
2 min

LITTER BOX TIPS

Inappropriate elimination (not using the litter box) can be a very challenging issue to deal with for cat owners. If your cat’s...

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Alissa Anderson

Apr 25, 2020
4 min

Incontinence: A Messy Problem

Incontinence (leakage), whether fecal or urinary, is a reason many older pets end up in shelters. It can be an extremely frustrating...

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What to Expect with In-Home Pet Euthanasia with Faithful Hearts - An In-Depth Look

Alissa Anderson

Apr 21, 2020
2 min

What to Expect with In-Home Pet Euthanasia with Faithful Hearts - An In-Depth Look

Dr. Anderson believes strongly that when possible, allowing your pet to pass peacefully in the comfort of their home is the best option....

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Arthritis and Pain in Senior Pets - What can we do to help our beloved older animals?

Alissa Anderson

Apr 8, 2020
4 min

Arthritis and Pain in Senior Pets - What can we do to help our beloved older animals?

Have you ever wondered if your senior pet is in pain, or what signs to even look for to tell?While animals experience pain just like we...

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