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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...

Degenerative Myelopathy: Understanding the Disease, Treatment Options, and How to know when it’s time for Euthanasia Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) is a progressive neurological disease that affects the spinal cord of dogs, leading to a gradual loss of mobility and,...

Oral Tumors in Cats: Treatment options, palliative care, how to know when it's time for euthanasia Oral tumors in cats, including feline squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and fibrosarcoma, are serious conditions that can significantly impact a cat’s health and quality of...

Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats: Treatment options, improving quality of life, and making end of life decisions for hospice and euthanasia Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the most common and serious illnesses affecting senior cats. While CKD is progressive and...

My dog was diagnosed with osteosarcoma. What do I do? How do I know when it’s time to say goodbye? What is osteosarcoma? Osteosarcoma (OSA) is an aggressive and malignant bone cancer that commonly affects dogs, particularly large breeds like Golden Retrievers,...

Congestive heart failure (CHF) is an unfortunately common condition in dogs and often presents a significant emotional, psychological, and financial challenge for dog owners. While there is a lot of information on the internet about treating congestive heart failure...