Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
Is there a good way of breaking bad news to dog parents? That is a hard one. But what if there is a lack of certainty? How would you like your veterinarian to discuss such news with you? Penny Recently I received a distressed email from a friend, regarding her dog. I wanted to reach out to you and tell…
When your dog gets sick, it is stressful enough. What if the veterinarian doesn’t communicate? Thank you, Kaitlin Falatovich, for sharing Nudge’s story. Nudge’s story I’m sure you too have days when it seems that the whole world is conspiring against you. I had one of those days recently. My pup was suffering from some stomach pain. Being the overprotective…
Shortly after I saw a couple of my veterinary friends announcing this service, our vet informed us about this opportunity with his clinic as well. Very cool. What is a veterinary care plan? It might come under different labels, our plan is called FVH Family Plans for Your Pet’s Health. Veterinary care plans are managed care plans versus the conventional…
Standard treatments and approaches address most conditions your dog might face. But one size doesn’t always fit all. There are times when your dog will benefit with a tailored solution. You should be able to discuss alternative options with your veterinarian. Grab your best tool for communicating with your veterinarian here. Looks like the boils, altered mental status, and heart…
Even the best veterinarian can make a mistake. Some, however, can put your dog’s life in danger. Because nobody is infallible, it is important to have in place enough checks to catch mistakes before they can harm your dog. Thank you, Judy Nelson, for sharing Bubbles’ story. Bubbles’ story Our ideas have really been interrupting Mom’s thoughts lately…or could it…