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Alissa Anderson
Aug 86 min read
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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Alissa Anderson
Aug 21, 20234 min read
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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Alissa Anderson
Apr 10, 20235 min read
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, 20234 min read
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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Alissa Anderson
Jun 21, 20226 min read
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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Alissa Anderson
Oct 28, 20212 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20214 min read
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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Alissa Anderson
Apr 2, 20214 min read
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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Alissa Anderson
Mar 9, 20217 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20203 min read
"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, 20202 min read
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, 20204 min read
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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Alissa Anderson
Apr 21, 20202 min read
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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Alissa Anderson
Apr 8, 20204 min read
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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