Tag Archives: euthanize

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

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