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EPISODE · Jul 23, 2025 · 46 MIN

Compassionate Crossings: Navigating End-of-Life Care for Your Beloved Pet

from Healing Tails

In this deeply moving episode of Healing Tails, Dr. Ruth Roberts sits down with Dr. Linda Loudon, a seasoned ER veterinarian turned end-of-life care advocate. Together, they unpack the emotional, spiritual, and practical aspects of supporting pets and their humans through the dying process. Dr. Loudon shares her personal journey from the ER to founding Peaceful Transitions Home Euthanasia and the Dog Mom Society. Tune in to learn how to navigate palliative care, advocate at the vet clinic, and create sacred, love-filled goodbyes for your furry family members.Guest: Dr. Linda Loudon, Integrative Emergency Veterinarian, Founder of Peaceful Transitions & Dog Mom SocietyKey Topics:What inspired Dr. Loudon to transition from ER vet to end-of-life specialistHow to recognize when it's time for palliative or hospice carePractical steps for preparing a peaceful at-home euthanasiaWhy presence and permission matter more than protocolsAdvocacy tips when your vet pushes for euthanasia too soonResources:Dr.Loudon.comBusiness Coach to Canine ProsThe Dog Mom SocietyOwner Peaceful Transitions Home EuthanasiaFounder of Healing Haven Animal FoundationIG: https://www.instagram.com/drloudon/FB: https://www.facebook.com/drloudonvet/Want more support? Visit 👉 https://drruthroberts.com/ to learn moreFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOriginalHolisticPetHealthCoachInstagram: @dr.ruthrobertsYouTube: @drruthrobertsTikTok:@dr.ruthroberts Pinterest: @drruthroberts*DISCLAIMER: The purpose of this video is to educate and to inform. It is no substitute for professional care by a veterinarian, licensed nutritionist or other qualified professional. You‘re encouraged to do your own research and should not rely on this information as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Dr. Ruth and her guests express their own opinions, experience and conclusions, and Dr. Ruth Roberts neither endorses or opposes any particular views discussed here. 🐾 FIND a Holistic Vet ► https://www.ahvma.org/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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