by Dr. Lynda Loudon | Sep 24, 2025 | Pet Health
Introduction Facing the prospect of saying goodbye to your beloved companion animal before euthanasia is an incredibly emotional and heartrending experience. In these difficult moments, your pet’s comfort, dignity, and your own emotional well-being become paramount....
by Dr Loudon | Sep 24, 2025 | Pet Health
Euthanasia is such a difficult and sad decision to have to make for your canine companion. Unfortunately, it’s one that we all must face at some point in our dog guardian journey. I have much experience on this topic, not only as an ER veterinarian with a home...
by Dr Loudon | Sep 24, 2025 | Pet Health
Humane euthanasia is the decision all of us dog lovers dread. Unfortunately, if we are going to have dogs as part of our lives, this day is inevitable. Having a plan in place will make this time less stressful and will allow you to make the transition for your dog as...
by Dr Loudon | Sep 24, 2025 | Pet Health
As many of you may already know I am currently navigating terminal illness with my own beloved dog, Joey. Joey was diagnosed with a cancer of the spleen called hemangiosarcoma. Once the spleen is removed surgically the life expectancy is anywhere from two months...
by Dr Loudon | Sep 24, 2025 | Pet Health
Making the decision to put your dog down is probably one of the most difficult decisions any of us will have to make. In order to know when it’s time, it is important to know the signs of suffering. It is also important to know when all treatment options have been...
by Dr Loudon | Sep 24, 2025 | Pet Health
Witnessing our dog’s aging process is heartbreaking. However, if the symptoms of aging are recognized early, there are things you can do to delay the process. Today I will discuss cognitive dysfunction specifically. In next week’s blog, I will go over arthritis...
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