Compassionate Palliative Care: A Conversation with Dr. Wendy McCulloch, Veterinarian and Founder of Pet Requiem

Caring for a pet at the end of their life is one of the hardest parts of loving a them. In this episode of Ask the Vet, Dr. Ann Hohenhaus welcomes Dr. Wendy McCulloch, veterinarian and founder of Pet Requiem, to discuss quality of life, difficult decisions, and how to find compassionate support.Topics include:What seeing a pet in their home environment may reveal in contrast to seeing them in a traditional clinic settingWhat Pet Requiem does and how the practice came to beWhat palliative care for pets looks like and how it can help pets and their families make the most of their time togetherTips to assess a pet’s quality of lifeHow to approach and navigate discussions about euthanasiaWhat a peaceful in-home euthanasia experience looks like and how to prepare for itNavigating grief and the role of rituals, keepsakes, and memorials in providing comfortAlso on this month's show:Trending animal story about Romeow, a stray orange tabby cat who made an unexpected appearance during an outdoor performance of “Romeo and Juliet”Animal news, including the story of how a new study challenges the common assumption that cat ownership automatically worsens asthma in childrenPet Health Listener Q&A: What sudden movements during deep sleep may mean; why cats may drool while kneading surfaces; and what to do if your pet gets sprayed by a skunkDo you have a pe t health question for Dr. Hohenhaus? Email [email protected] to have your question answered on Ask the Vet.