Host Molly Jacobson interviews Dr. Dani McVety, founder of Lap of Love, a nationwide veterinary hospice and in-home euthanasia service. In this long conversation, the veterinary hospice expert and the dog mom explore tough and important decisions dog lovers face in terrible, heart-wrenching moments. Dr. McVety offers compassionate guidance on what to expect during the euthanasia process. If you're wondering about the right time to make end-of-life decisions for your beloved dog, this episode offers comfort, understanding, and practical advice.

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Related Videos:           

The 26 signs a dog might be entering the dying process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW0DJHJGZmc

Dr. Dressler’s answer to when to euthanize: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dj7ajAPhL0

A dog mom’s perspective on euthanasia versus natural death: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUXM_jMgkdI

Related Links:

Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice: https://www.lapoflove.com/

A great article on the signs your dog is near the end of life: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/hospice-and-end-of-life/signs-your-dog-is-dying/

Wondering about hospice? Read this: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/hospice-and-end-of-life/hospice-for-dogs/

Wondering about euthanasia? This article will help: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/hospice-and-end-of-life/dog-euthanasia/

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction

01:00 - The Birth of Lap of Love

03:30 - The Importance of Hospice for Pets

08:00 - Signs It's Time for Euthanasia

15:00 - The Role of Veterinary Hospice and Euthanasia

25:00 - Managing Emotional and Physical Burdens

35:00 - What Happens During Euthanasia

45:00 - Coping with Grief After Pet Loss

50:00 - Final Thoughts & Advice

Get to know Dr. Dani McVety: https://www.dogcancer.com/people/dani-mcvety-dvm/

For more details, articles, podcast episodes, and quality education go to the episode page: https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/

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