Is It Time to Put My Dog Down? How to Let Go with Love

Wondering if your dog is in pain? Here’s how to tell if it’s time for euthanasia or hospice care.

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Host Molly Jacobson interviews Dr. Dani McVety, founder of Lap of Love, a nationwide veterinary hospice and in-home euthanasia service. In this long conversation, the veterinary hospice expert and the dog mom explore tough and important decisions dog lovers face in terrible, heart-wrenching moments. Dr. McVety offers compassionate guidance on what to expect during the euthanasia process. If you’re wondering about the right time to make end-of-life decisions for your beloved dog, this episode offers comfort, understanding, and practical advice.

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Related Videos:

The 26 signs a dog might be entering the dying process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW0DJHJGZmc

Dr. Dressler’s answer to when to euthanize: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dj7ajAPhL0

A dog mom’s perspective on euthanasia versus natural death: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUXM_jMgkdI

Related Links:

Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice: https://www.lapoflove.com/

A great article on the signs your dog is near the end of life: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/hospice-and-end-of-life/signs-your-dog-is-dying/

Wondering about hospice? Read this: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/hospice-and-end-of-life/hospice-for-dogs/

Wondering about euthanasia? This article will help: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/hospice-and-end-of-life/dog-euthanasia/

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction

01:00 – The Birth of Lap of Love