Pet Quietus Blog

The human-animal-bond is, at it's essence, the strong relationship we share with pets in our lives. It is often mutual, and there are deep emotional, physical, social and psychological reasons for its existence. The release of oxytocin during animal ...

On the surface, dogs and cats are mostly quiet and unassuming when pain or illness strikes. This is especially true in older dogs and cats and we often chalk up changes to "just getting older." Because they can't talk like we do, learning to read the...

For some, thinking about the loss of a beloved pet can be enough to throw them into the doldrums of sadness and grief. It's the lump in your throat, the thing that makes your stomach turn, the source of why your head hurts. Emotional and psychologica...

Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is a vibrant celebration that honors the lives of those who have passed away. This holiday, while primarily focused on human loved ones, also holds a special meaning for our furry companions. October 27th i...

It happens. Life has a way of placing us on the opposite side of where we usually stand. As a veterinarian, I typically offer expertise and advocate for the health and quality of life of other people's pets. I sit by their sides, guiding them through...

Being a veterinarian that helps people say good-bye to their beloved pets in the home, I travel a lot and come across many touching tributes and experiences. Because I am very focused at helping my patients and families, I know I miss a lot of them t...

The two really can go together. A painful cat can become A pain. You may notice more grouchiness, wanting less interaction, petting or brushing, and hissing, scratching or trying to bite may be noted when this wasn't normal behavior previously. Did y...

You probably already know that recognizing, honoring and celebrating the service and sacrifice of our military men and women is reserved for November 11th each year. This date was initially observed to recognize the end of World War I, known as Armis...

I have received a number of calls to euthanize pets that are physically healthy but causing problems behaviorally. This can be anywhere from urinating and marking in the home (which can be very life altering for the person) all the way to aggression ...

I wrote this blog last year when things around me seemed to be crumbling due to personal losses in my family. Sadly, my 13 year old dog was part of those losses and had to be euthanized due to extraordinary pain secondary to cancer that had spread to...