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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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Cats: Diagnosis, Treatment Options, and How to know when it’s time for Euthanasia Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a diseases that causes the heart muscle to thicken reducing the ability to pump blood. It can lead to congestive heart...

Feline Urethral Obstruction: When euthanasia is on the table I used to work in an animal emergency hospital in a rural area. Most of the clients were not wealthy by any means. One of my least favorite diagnoses to make in that hospital was feline urethral obstruction...

Hemangiosarcoma in Dogs: Overview, Treatment, and End-of-Life Decisions Hemangiosarcoma (HSA) is a devastating diagnosis. HSA is a cancer that most often starts in the spleen, heart, or liver but usually has spread throughout the body by the time it’s detected. It is...

When Seizures in Dogs Become Too Much: When might euthanasia be the kindest decision? Seizures in dogs can be frightening and heartbreaking to witness. They can range from occasional mild episodes to severe, frequent, and debilitating events that significantly affect...

Small Cell Lymphoma in Cats: Treatment options, hospice/palliative care, and how to know when it's time for euthanasia Small cell lymphoma is a slow-growing but ultimately incurable cancer of the intestines involving lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell). The most...