Blog

Stories and guidance about pet end-of-life-care, home hospice, and home euthanasia.

A peaceful dog resting comfortably on a couch
A peaceful dog resting comfortably on a couch
Vestibular Syndrome in Dogs

Vestibular Syndrome in Dogs

Vestibular Syndrome in Dogs: Treatment Options, Palliative Care, and How to Know When It’s Time for Euthanasia Vestibular syndrome in dogs refers to a sudden onset of balance problems caused by dysfunction of the vestibular system, which controls coordination and...

read more
Diabetes in Cats

Diabetes in Cats

Diabetes in Cats: Treatment Options, Challenges, and when Euthanasia might be the kindest decision Diabetes is a chronic condition where a cat’s body cannot regulate blood sugar either due to inadequate insulin production, insulin resistance, or both. Diabetes can be...

read more
Saddle Thrombus in Cats

Saddle Thrombus in Cats

Saddle Thrombus in Cats: Treatment Options, Palliative Care, and How to Know When It’s Time for Euthanasia Saddle thrombus, also known as aortic thromboembolism (ATE), is a sudden and devastating condition that affects cats. It occurs when a blood clot travels from...

read more
Pulmonary Hypertension (PH)

Pulmonary Hypertension (PH)

Pulmonary Hypertension in Dogs: Treatment Options, Palliative Care, and How to know when it's time for Euthanasia Pulmonary hypertension (PH) in dogs is a serious condition where the blood pressure in the lungs' arteries becomes abnormally high. It often results from...

read more
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) in Cats

Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) in Cats

Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) in Cats: Treatment, Palliative Care options, and How to know when it's time for euthanasia Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is a devastating disease caused by a mutation of the feline coronavirus. While most cats infected with...

read more
Chronic Kidney Disease in Dogs

Chronic Kidney Disease in Dogs

Chronic Kidney Disease in Dogs: Treatment/Palliative Care options and how to know when it's time for Euthanasia Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive, irreversible condition that affects a dog’s kidney function over time. The kidneys filter waste in the blood,...

read more
Mast Cell Tumors in Dogs

Mast Cell Tumors in Dogs

Mast Cell Tumors in Dogs: treatment options, palliative care, and How to know when it's time for Euthanasia Mast cell tumors (MCTs) are one of the most common skin cancers in dogs. They arise from mast cells, which are part of the immune system and play a role in...

read more
Large Cell Lymphoma in Cats

Large Cell Lymphoma in Cats

Large Cell Lymphoma in Cats: Treatment options, palliative care, and how to know when it's time for euthanasia Large cell lymphoma is an aggressive cancer of the lymphatic system that affects cats. It progresses rapidly and, without treatment, can be fatal within...

read more
Tracheal Collapse in dogs

Tracheal Collapse in dogs

Tracheal Collapse in dogs: Treatment Options and when Euthanasia might be the kindest choice Tracheal collapse is a progressive condition that affects a dog’s trachea (windpipe), leading to coughing, difficulty breathing, and distress. Tracheal collapse most commonly...

read more
Laryngeal Paralysis in Dogs

Laryngeal Paralysis in Dogs

Laryngeal Paralysis in Dogs: Treatment options and how to know when it's time Laryngeal paralysis is a progressive and often distressing condition that affects many dogs, particularly older, large-breed dogs such as Labrador Retrievers. This condition impairs a dog’s...

read more

Follow Us!

Share This