Faithful Hearts

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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....

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...

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...

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

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

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

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...