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Coping with the Grief of Pet Loss

September 5, 2018Pets and Familyamcny, animal medical center, ann hohenhaus, death, euthanize, grief, hotline, memorial, memorialize, memory, NYC, pet loss, pets, support group, veterinaryAMCteam

A pair of hands holds a pair of paws

Recently, one of my friend’s dogs developed cancer. Although I am not her veterinarian, she and I had a long talk about the grim prognosis and the treatment options. A few weeks later, after her beloved dog had crossed the Rainbow Bridge, I overheard a mutual friend, who is not a pet person, saying something

Saying a Good Goodbye

March 29, 2011Pets and FamilyAMC, ameruican veterinary medicine association, animal, animal hospital, animal medical center, animals, ann hohenhaus, bird, canine, cat, dog, dogs, drug for execution, euthanasia, euthanize, exotic, feline, ferret, frog, geriatric, health, michael jackson, new york vet, pentobarbital, pet, pet emergency, pet health, pet healthcare, pet insurance, pet owner, pets, propofol, rabbit, tales from the pet clinic, vet, veterinarian, veterinary care, walls treet journal, WebMDgb_dev

A man holding a cat

As a veterinarian for more than 25 years — and a pet owner — I know how difficult it is for pet owners to talk about or even ask about putting a sick pet down. Our pets are cherished members of their family and most people will do whatever it takes to help their beloved