veterinary — Blog | Pet Hospice Providers

5 Ways to Keep Your Senior Pet Cool & Safe in Summer’s Heat

Senior pets are especially vulnerable to dehydration and heat stroke. Learn the best ways to keep them cool and safe this summer!

Pets, heat stroke, dehydrationChristina LehnerJune 28, 2020veterinary hospice, veterinary, dogs, senior dog, senior cat, cat, summer

Pet loss during the COVID-19 Pandemic: What to Expect & Ways to maintain closeness with your pet (and vet)

During the COVID-19 pandemic and times of social distancing, veterinary changes affecting pet loss have been made due to government guideline. Learn what to expect and how to maintain closeness with your pet and vet during this difficult time.

Pets, VeterinaryChristina LehnerApril 1, 2020veterinary hospice, veterinary, pandemic, COVID-19, pet euthanasia

How to Talk to your Children about Pet Loss

Losing a pet is difficult on adults and children alike. As difficult and sad as it is to lose a pet, pet loss is a golden opportunity to teach your children about love, loss, and healthy grieving. Allowing children to see your tears & sadness reflects real life emotions and gives them permission to openly express their own.

Pets, dying pet, Veterinary, pet loss, childrenChristina LehnerNovember 25, 2019veterinary hospice, veterinary, dogs, old dog, senior dog, old cat, cat, senior cat, kids, children

Therapies and Treatments for Dogs and Cats with Dementia (Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome)

If your pet has dementia, understanding what to do next is paramount to help your pet. Therapy may even help slow progression!

Dementia in Dogs and Cats: Signs and Symptoms

Dementia in dogs and cats is very common but the signs are often missed. Sometimes therapies can help slow progression so it is very important to be familiar with the signs and symptoms of dog and cat dementia.

How do pets view death and dying?

My experience as a veterinarian has provided me with the wisdom that animals do not fear death, but they do fear pain.

cat euthanasia, dying petChristina LehnerDecember 6, 2018veterinary, pet hospice Comments

"Maui" the cat, Gliding through Hospice

Maui has advanced liver cancer, but she is thriving on comfort care and exceeding all expectations. Read more about her story and how pet hospice care has helped her and her family.

Veterinary, PetsChristina LehnerNovember 23, 2018veterinary hospice, hang gliding, senior cat, veterinary